Riverside Apartments Melbourne vs W Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 210 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
ApartmentKoreatown
Riverside Apartments Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Koreatown
W Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 210 m apart.
Choose W Melbourne if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 7.5)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2020 / 2015)
Why is Riverside Apartments Melbourne better than W Melbourne?
- 1More guest reviews (1,420 vs 234), so the rating is more reliable×6.1
- 2Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is W Melbourne better than Riverside Apartments Melbourne?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 7.5)+1.5
- 2Newer or more recently renovated (2020 vs 2015)+5y
- 38 more sights within 1 km+8
- 4Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Riverside Apartments Melbourne vs W Melbourne: which hotel is better? | Riverside Apartments Melbourne | W Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.0 +1.5 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Public transport | 8.8 +0.8 | 8.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.5 | 8.9 +1.4 |
| Guest rating | 7.5 | 9.0 +1.5 |
| Number of reviews | 1,420 +1,186 | 234 |
| Rank in Melbourne | bottom 6% | top 16% +78% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Distance to Koreatown centre | 720 m | 660 m |
| To public transport | 370 m −150 m | 510 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 370 m | 240 m −120 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 9 | 14 +5 |
| Sights within 1 km | 22 | 30 +8 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 48 | – |
| Floors | 17 | 15 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | 2020 +5y |
| Listed amenities | 7 | 11 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Gallery of Victoria | 980 m | 900 m |
| St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.9 km | 1.7 km |
| Melbourne Museum | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
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Location
210 m apart
Riverside Apartments Melbourne: city centre: 460 m, nearest station Tram 48: North Balwyn <=> Victoria Harbour Docklands: 370 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 22 sights within 1 km.
W Melbourne: city centre: 250 m, nearest station Tram 48: North Balwyn <=> Victoria Harbour Docklands: 510 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 30 sights within 1 km.
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Riverside Apartments Melbourne or W Melbourne: common questions
Which is better, Riverside Apartments Melbourne or W Melbourne?
They are evenly matched. Riverside Apartments Melbourne is stronger in public transport; W Melbourne is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Riverside Apartments Melbourne or W Melbourne?
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How far apart are Riverside Apartments Melbourne and W Melbourne?
The two hotels are 210 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