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title: "Pullman East Melbourne vs Sofitel Melbourne on Collins"
description: "Pullman East Melbourne or Sofitel Melbourne on Collins in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/pullman-east-melbourne-melbourne-vs-sofitel-melbourne-on-collins-melbourne/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-13
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# Pullman East Melbourne vs Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Both are in Melbourne, 970 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 3 of 5

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · East End Theatre District
## [Sofitel Melbourne on Collins](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-melbourne-on-collins-melbourne/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2112756/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Pullman East Melbourne

It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 970 m apart.

### Choose Pullman East Melbourne if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2006)

### Choose Sofitel Melbourne on Collins if you want

-   to walk to the sights (960 m / 1.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 36)

### Why is Pullman East Melbourne better than Sofitel Melbourne on Collins?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2006) (+15y)
3.  Allows pets
4.  5 more listed amenities (25 vs 20) (+5)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is Sofitel Melbourne on Collins better than Pullman East Melbourne?

1.  880 m closer to the city centre (−880 m)
2.  114 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+114)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 72) (+26)
4.  20 more sights within 1 km (+20)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Pullman East Melbourne | Sofitel Melbourne on Collins |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Location | 8.1 | 9.3  (+1.2) |
| Facilities | 8.3  (+2.5) | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 6.5  (+5.0) | 1.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0  (+0.5) | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 623 | 673  (+50) |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 20% | top 20% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.1 | 9.3  (+1.2) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.8 km | 960 m  (−880 m) |
| To public transport | 70 m  (−180 m) | 250 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 36 | 150  (+114) |
| To the nearest food shop | 730 m | 230 m  (−500 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 8  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 13 | 33  (+20) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 419 | 363 |
| Floors | 20 | 50 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021  (+15y) | 2006 |
| Listed amenities | 25  (+5) | 20 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | – |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| National Gallery of Victoria | 1.5 km | 1.0 km  (−470 m) |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 920 m | 530 m  (−390 m) |
| Melbourne Museum | 1.7 km | 1.2 km  (−560 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| 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

Pullman East MelbourneSofitel Melbourne on Collins

           

-   Pullman East Melbourne is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
-   Pullman East Melbourne: €163 a night on average · Sofitel Melbourne on Collins: €283 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/)[Sofitel Melbourne on Collins prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/sofitel-melbourne-on-collins-melbourne/prices/)

## Location

970 m apart

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.

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins: city centre: 960 m, nearest station Southern Cross Tower: 250 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 33 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 133 hotels in Melbourne CBD](https://stayversus.com/en/australia/melbourne/area/melbourne-cbd/)

## Weather in Melbourne

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

## Pullman East Melbourne or Sofitel Melbourne on Collins: common questions

### Which is better, Pullman East Melbourne or Sofitel Melbourne on Collins?

Pullman East Melbourne leads in 3 of 5 categories, including facilities, spa & wellness, public transport. Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, Pullman East Melbourne or Sofitel Melbourne on Collins?

Over the year Pullman East Melbourne costs about €163 a night on average against €283 at Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins is closer: 960 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Pullman East Melbourne.

### How far apart are Pullman East Melbourne and Sofitel Melbourne on Collins?

The two hotels are 970 m 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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