The Howey vs Apartment RP
Both are in Melbourne, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Melbourne
The Howey
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
ApartmentMelbourne
Apartment RP
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick The Howey
It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose The Howey if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Apartment RP if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is The Howey better than Apartment RP?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.2)+0.9
- 2220 m closer to the beach (3.9 km vs 4.1 km)−220 m
- 3More guest reviews (393 vs 9), so the rating is more reliable×44
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (84 vs 1 rooms)×84.0
Why is Apartment RP better than The Howey?
- 1A smaller, more intimate hotel (1 vs 84 rooms)−83
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Howey vs Apartment RP: which hotel is better? | The Howey | Apartment RP |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Facilities | 5.0 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.1 +0.7 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 9.1 +0.9 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 393 +384 | 9 |
| Google rating | 4.4/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 279 | – |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 7% +57% | top 64% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Distance to Melbourne centre | 80 m | 180 m |
| To public transport | 290 m | 270 m |
| To the airport | 11 km | 11 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 +3 | 37 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 84 | 1 |
| Floors | 8 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 15 +14 | 1 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
230 m apart
The Howey or Apartment RP: common questions
Which is better, The Howey or Apartment RP?
The Howey leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, The Howey or Apartment RP?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are The Howey and Apartment RP?
The two hotels are 230 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