Vibe Hotel Melbourne vs W Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Melbourne
Vibe Hotel Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
Hotel★★★★★Koreatown
W Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1More guest reviews (480 vs 234), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
Why is W Melbourne better than Vibe Hotel Melbourne?
- 1Higher 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 vs W Melbourne: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Melbourne by month
All months
| Month | Vibe Hotel Melbourne | W Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| November | €337 | €728 |
| December | €121 | €233 |
| January | €182 | €344 |
| February | €338 | €395 |
| March | €340 | €293 |
| April | €135 | €259 |
| May | €130 | €378 |
| June | €134 | €259 |
| July | €133 | €395 |
| August | €136 | €395 |
| September | €188 | – |
| October | €167 | – |
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 monthW Melbourne prices by month
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.
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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?
The two hotels are 180 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