--- title: "Vibe Hotel Melbourne vs W Melbourne: which hotel is better?" description: "Vibe Hotel Melbourne or W Melbourne in Melbourne? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/vibe-hotel-melbourne-melbourne-vs-w-melbourne-melbourne/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-31 --- # Vibe Hotel Melbourne vs W Melbourne Both are in Melbourne, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★½ · Melbourne ## [Vibe Hotel Melbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-melbourne-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.3 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2269865/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Koreatown ## [W Melbourne](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-melbourne-melbourne/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2303357/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart. ### Why is Vibe Hotel Melbourne better than W Melbourne? 1. More guest reviews (480 vs 234), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1) ### Why is W Melbourne better than Vibe Hotel Melbourne? 1. Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Vibe Hotel Melbourne | W Melbourne | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Location | 9.3 | 9.1 | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – | | Public transport | 8.8 (+0.8) | 8.0 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.0 | 8.9 | | Guest rating | 9.0 | 9.0 | | Number of reviews | 480 (+246) | 234 | | Rank in Melbourne | top 14% | top 16% | | Location | | Location score | 9.3 (+0.2) | 9.1 | | Distance to the centre | 160 m | 250 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 | 270 m | 240 m | | Shops within 500 m | 18 (+4) | 14 | | Sights within 1 km | 29 | 30 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★ (+0.5★) | | Rooms | 206 | – | | Floors | 23 | 15 | | Newest building or renovation | 2020 | 2020 | | Listed amenities | 14 (+3) | 11 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Room service | ✓ | ✓ | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Gym | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Minibar | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | National Gallery of Victoria | 730 m (−170 m) | 900 m | | St Patrick's Cathedral | 1.6 km | 1.7 km | | Melbourne Museum | 1.9 km | 2.0 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | | 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 Vibe Hotel MelbourneW Melbourne - Vibe Hotel Melbourne is cheaper in 9 of 10 months - Vibe Hotel Melbourne: €199 a night on average · W Melbourne: €368 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 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Vibe Hotel Melbourne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vibe-hotel-melbourne-melbourne/prices/)[W Melbourne prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/w-melbourne-melbourne/prices/) ## Location 180 m apart Vibe Hotel Melbourne: city centre: 160 m, nearest station Frankston Train Station: 370 m, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 29 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. [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) ## Vibe Hotel Melbourne or W Melbourne: common questions ### Which is better, Vibe Hotel Melbourne or W Melbourne? Vibe Hotel Melbourne leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Vibe Hotel Melbourne or W Melbourne? Over the year Vibe Hotel Melbourne costs about €199 a night on average against €368 at W Melbourne, and it is cheaper in 9 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Vibe Hotel Melbourne and W Melbourne? 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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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/vibe-hotel-melbourne-melbourne-vs-w-melbourne-melbourne/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/