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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

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
8.1
Score by category
3 of 5
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Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
9.3
Score by category
1 of 5
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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. 1Has a swimming pool
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2006)+15y
  3. 3Allows pets
  4. 45 more listed amenities (25 vs 20)+5
  5. 5Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

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

  1. 1880 m closer to the city centre−880 m
  2. 2114 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+114
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 98 vs 72)+26
  4. 420 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 MelbourneSofitel 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 ✓ –

Price for your dates

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      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

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      Hotel prices in Melbourne by month

      All months
      Month Pullman East MelbourneSofitel Melbourne on Collins
      December€127€231
      January€200€351
      February€256€434
      March€164€394
      April€153€194
      May€156€197
      June€121€193
      July€125€193
      August€137€208
      September€162€226
      October€211€362
      November€138€412

      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 monthSofitel Melbourne on Collins prices by month

      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.

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      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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      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