Mercure Melbourne City Centre vs The Howey
Both are in Melbourne, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★½Melbourne
Mercure Melbourne City Centre
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
Hotel★★★★Melbourne
The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Howey
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Mercure Melbourne City Centre if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 330 / 84)
Choose The Howey if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.1)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 84 / 330)
Why is Mercure Melbourne City Centre better than The Howey?
- 1More guest reviews (3,589 vs 393), so the rating is more reliable×9.1
- 2Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (330 vs 84 rooms)×3.9
Why is The Howey better than Mercure Melbourne City Centre?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.1)+1.0
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3.5★)+0.5★
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
- 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (84 vs 330 rooms)−246
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mercure Melbourne City Centre vs The Howey: which hotel is better? | Mercure Melbourne City Centre | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | 5.0 +2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 9.1 +1.0 |
| Number of reviews | 3,589 +3,196 | 393 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 279 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 21% | top 8% +71% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.4 +0.2 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 170 m | 80 m |
| To public transport | 350 m | 290 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 130 m | 50 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 | 30 |
| Sights within 1 km | 35 | 40 +5 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★½ | ★★★★ +0.5★ |
| Rooms | 330 | 84 |
| Floors | 12 | 8 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | 2023 +1y |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 16 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.1 km | 910 m −230 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.2 km | 1.4 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
Mercure Melbourne City CentreThe Howey
- Mercure Melbourne City Centre is cheaper in 8 of 9 months
- Mercure Melbourne City Centre: €102 a night on average · The Howey: €160 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Mercure Melbourne City Centre | The Howey |
|---|---|---|
| November | €150 | €261 |
| December | €87 | €152 |
| January | €127 | €130 |
| February | €207 | – |
| March | €87 | €164 |
| April | €88 | €162 |
| May | €89 | €160 |
| June | €119 | €138 |
| July | €67 | €138 |
| August | €106 | €138 |
| September | – | €138 |
| October | – | €170 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Mercure Melbourne City Centre prices by monthThe Howey prices by month
Location
240 m apart
Mercure Melbourne City Centre: city centre: 550 m, nearest station CBD North railway station, Melbourne: 350 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 19 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 35 sights within 1 km.
The Howey: city centre: 370 m, nearest station Town Hall Railway Station: 290 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Mercure Melbourne City Centre or The Howey: common questions
Which is better, Mercure Melbourne City Centre or The Howey?
The Howey leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities. Mercure Melbourne City Centre is stronger in spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Mercure Melbourne City Centre or The Howey?
Over the year Mercure Melbourne City Centre costs about €102 a night on average against €160 at The Howey, and it is cheaper in 8 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are Mercure Melbourne City Centre and The Howey?
The two hotels are 240 m 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