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title: "MainStay Suites Abbotsford vs Pullman East Melbourne"
description: "MainStay Suites Abbotsford or Pullman East Melbourne in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-15
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# MainStay Suites Abbotsford vs Pullman East Melbourne

Both are in Melbourne, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · Richmond
## [MainStay Suites Abbotsford](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mainstay-suites-abbotsford-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.2

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1813331/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Jolimont
## [Pullman East Melbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-east-melbourne-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 5 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1985145/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pullman East Melbourne

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 2.4 km apart.

### Choose MainStay Suites Abbotsford if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 63 / 419)

### Choose Pullman East Melbourne if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.6)
-   to walk to the sights (1.8 km / 4.2 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 419 / 63)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2014)

### Why is MainStay Suites Abbotsford better than Pullman East Melbourne?

1.  A smaller, more intimate hotel (63 vs 419 rooms) (−356)

### Why is Pullman East Melbourne better than MainStay Suites Abbotsford?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6) (+0.3)
2.  2.4 km closer to the city centre (−2.4 km)
3.  1.5 km closer to public transport (−1.5 km)
4.  Has a swimming pool
5.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)
6.  More guest reviews (623 vs 211), so the rating is more reliable (×3.0)
7.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 58) (+14)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | MainStay Suites Abbotsford | Pullman East Melbourne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Location | 4.2 | 8.1  (+3.9) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 8.3  (+5.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 6.5  (+5.0) |
| Public transport | 2.3 | 10.0  (+7.7) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9  (+0.3) |
| Number of reviews | 211 | 623  (+412) |
| Google rating | 4.2/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 331 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 46% | top 20%  (+26%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.2 | 8.1  (+3.9) |
| Distance to the centre | 4.2 km | 1.8 km  (−2.4 km) |
| To public transport | 1.6 km | 70 m  (−1.5 km) |
| To the airport | 22 km | 21 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 34 | 36 |
| To the nearest food shop | 70 m  (−660 m) | 730 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4  (+4) | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 13  (+11) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 63 | 419 |
| Floors | 4 | 20 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014 | 2021  (+7y) |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 25  (+13) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 3.8 km | 1.5 km  (−2.3 km) |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 3.0 km | 920 m  (−2.1 km) |
| Melbourne Museum | 3.5 km | 1.7 km  (−1.8 km) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

MainStay Suites AbbotsfordPullman East Melbourne

           

-   MainStay Suites Abbotsford is cheaper in 7 of 8 months
-   MainStay Suites Abbotsford: €127 a night on average · Pullman East Melbourne: €163 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Melbourne by month](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[Pullman East Melbourne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/pullman-east-melbourne-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

2.4 km apart

MainStay Suites Abbotsford: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station North Richmond railway station: 1.6 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 22 km, 34 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Pullman East Melbourne: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Jolimont railway station: 70 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 21 km, 36 places to eat within 500 m, 13 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Melbourne

[Melbourne weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/australia/victoria/melbourne/weather)

## MainStay Suites Abbotsford or Pullman East Melbourne: common questions

### Which is better, MainStay Suites Abbotsford or Pullman East Melbourne?

Pullman East Melbourne leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, MainStay Suites Abbotsford or Pullman East Melbourne?

Over the year MainStay Suites Abbotsford costs about €127 a night on average against €163 at Pullman East Melbourne, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 8 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Pullman East Melbourne is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 4.2 km for MainStay Suites Abbotsford.

### How far apart are MainStay Suites Abbotsford and Pullman East Melbourne?

The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mainstay-suites-abbotsford-melbourne-vs-pullman-east-melbourne-melbourne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/