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Rydges Melbourne vs Laneways by Ovolo

Both are in Melbourne, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District

Rydges Melbourne

Guest rating
9.3 Exceptional
Location score
9.4
Score by category
1 of 4
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Hotel★★★★★East End Theatre District

Laneways by Ovolo

Guest rating
8.9 Excellent
Location score
9.3
Score by category
0 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Rydges Melbourne

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 160 m apart.

Choose Rydges Melbourne if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a big hotel with more facilities
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Choose Laneways by Ovolo if you want

  • a smaller, quieter hotel

Why is Rydges Melbourne better than Laneways by Ovolo?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9)+0.4
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2012)+11y
  3. 3A larger hotel with more facilities (370 vs 43 rooms)×8.6

Why is Laneways by Ovolo better than Rydges Melbourne?

  1. 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  2. 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (43 vs 370 rooms)−327

All compared facts

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

Rydges MelbourneLaneways by Ovolo
Score by category
Guest rating 9.3 +0.4 8.9
Location 9.4 9.3
Facilities 4.2 –
Families 1.0 –
Spa & wellness 1.5 –
Beach access 0.0 0.0
Public transport 9.9 9.7
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.2 +0.4 8.9
Guest rating 9.3 +0.4 8.9
Number of reviews 436 474 +38
Rank in Melbourne top 1% +17% top 18%
Location
Location score 9.4 9.3
Distance to East End Theatre District centre 80 m −120 m 210 m
To public transport 160 m 200 m
To the airport 11 km 11 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 39 39
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Rooms 370 43
Floors 22 5
Newest building or renovation 2023 +11y 2012
Listed amenities 17 +6 11
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 14:00 −1h
Check-out until 11:00 11:00
Amenities
Parking ✓ –
Car hire ✓ –
Concierge ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ –
24-hour room service ✓ –
Swimming pool ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ ✓
Minibar ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ ✓
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Free Wi-Fi – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays ✓ ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips – ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ –

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      Location

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      Rydges Melbourne or Laneways by Ovolo: common questions

      Which is better, Rydges Melbourne or Laneways by Ovolo?

      Rydges Melbourne leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

      Which is cheaper, Rydges Melbourne or Laneways by Ovolo?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Rydges Melbourne is closer: 80 m from the centre, against 210 m for Laneways by Ovolo.

      How far apart are Rydges Melbourne and Laneways by Ovolo?

      The two hotels are 160 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