Laneways by Ovolo vs The Hotel Windsor
Both are in Melbourne, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½East End Theatre District
Laneways by Ovolo
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District
The Hotel Windsor
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick Laneways by Ovolo
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 190 m apart.
Choose Laneways by Ovolo if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.6)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 43 / 180)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2012 / 1883)
Choose The Hotel Windsor if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 180 / 43)
Why is Laneways by Ovolo better than The Hotel Windsor?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2012 vs 1883)+129y
- 4Allows pets
- 54 more listed amenities (17 vs 13)+4
- 6Has a gym
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is The Hotel Windsor better than Laneways by Ovolo?
- 1Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 2More guest reviews (2,126 vs 474), so the rating is more reliable×4.5
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (180 vs 43 rooms)×4.2
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Laneways by Ovolo vs The Hotel Windsor: which hotel is better? | Laneways by Ovolo | The Hotel Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 5.8 +3.3 | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 +3.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 10.0 +0.3 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 474 | 2,126 +1,652 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 21% +20% | top 41% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 | 9.4 |
| Distance to East End Theatre District centre | 210 m | 230 m |
| To public transport | 200 m | 130 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m −190 m | 300 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 11 +4 | 7 |
| Sights within 1 km | 39 | 38 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 43 | 180 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 +129y | 1883 |
| Listed amenities | 17 +4 | 13 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.4 km | 1.2 km |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 350 m | 330 m |
| Melbourne Museum | 810 m −170 m | 980 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
190 m apart
Laneways by Ovolo: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Filnders St Station: 200 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 39 sights within 1 km.
The Hotel Windsor: city centre: 1.1 km, nearest station Parliament Tram Station: 130 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 sights within 1 km.
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Laneways by Ovolo or The Hotel Windsor: common questions
Which is better, Laneways by Ovolo or The Hotel Windsor?
Laneways by Ovolo leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness. The Hotel Windsor is stronger in public transport.
Which is cheaper, Laneways by Ovolo or The Hotel Windsor?
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How far apart are Laneways by Ovolo and The Hotel Windsor?
The two hotels are 190 m apart in a straight line.
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