MainStay Suites Abbotsford vs Pullman East Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Richmond
MainStay Suites Abbotsford
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 4.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Jolimont
Pullman East Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 5 of 5
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?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (63 vs 419 rooms)−356
Why is Pullman East Melbourne better than MainStay Suites Abbotsford?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 22.4 km closer to the city centre−2.4 km
- 31.5 km closer to public transport−1.5 km
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 6More guest reviews (623 vs 211), so the rating is more reliable×3.0
- 7More 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 vs Pullman East Melbourne: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | MainStay Suites Abbotsford | Pullman East Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| December | €101 | €127 |
| January | €101 | €200 |
| February | €106 | €256 |
| March | €210 | €164 |
| April | €128 | €153 |
| May | – | €156 |
| June | – | €121 |
| July | €119 | €125 |
| August | €120 | €137 |
| September | – | €162 |
| October | – | €211 |
| November | €131 | €138 |
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.
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.
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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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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