Mercure Melbourne Albert Park vs View Melbourne
Both are in Melbourne, 380 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★St Kilda West
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
- Guest rating
- 8.1 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 7
Hotel★★★★St Kilda West
View Melbourne
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 4.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 7
The short answer
Pick Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
It leads in 4 of 7 categories. 380 m apart.
Choose Mercure Melbourne Albert Park if you want
- to be closer to the beach
- a spa and wellness
Choose View Melbourne if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is Mercure Melbourne Albert Park better than View Melbourne?
- 1300 m closer to the beach (1.3 km vs 1.6 km)−300 m
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4330 m closer to the area centre−330 m
- 55 more listed amenities (21 vs 16)+5
- 6Has 24-hour room service
- 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
Why is View Melbourne better than Mercure Melbourne Albert Park?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.1)+0.6
- 2More guest reviews (1,672 vs 495), so the rating is more reliable×3.4
- 3Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Mercure Melbourne Albert Park vs View Melbourne: which hotel is better? | Mercure Melbourne Albert Park | View Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7 +0.6 |
| Location | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Facilities | 7.5 +2.5 | 5.0 |
| Families | 1.0 +1.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 8.5 +7.0 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 5.9 +1.0 | 4.9 |
| Public transport | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.1 | 8.7 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.1 | 8.7 +0.6 |
| Number of reviews | 495 | 1,672 +1,177 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 113 |
| Rank in Melbourne | top 79% | top 29% +50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Distance to St Kilda West centre | 1.1 km −330 m | 1.4 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −300 m | 1.6 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 23 km | 23 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 26 | 29 +3 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 1 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 209 | 206 |
| Floors | 9 | 9 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – |
| Listed amenities | 21 +5 | 16 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 −1h | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| 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
380 m apart
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station Prahran railway station: 1.0 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 23 km, beach: 1.3 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
View Melbourne: city centre: 3.5 km, nearest station Prahran railway station: 1.1 km, Melbourne Airport (MEL): 23 km, beach: 1.6 km, 29 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park or View Melbourne: common questions
Which is better, Mercure Melbourne Albert Park or View Melbourne?
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park leads in 4 of 7 categories, including facilities, families, spa & wellness. View Melbourne is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Mercure Melbourne Albert Park or View Melbourne?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is closer: 1.1 km from the centre, against 1.4 km for View Melbourne.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; View Melbourne is 1.6 km.
How far apart are Mercure Melbourne Albert Park and View Melbourne?
The two hotels are 380 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