
Axel’s take
Historic character and excellent transport links, with compact rooms the main compromise.
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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a historic 4.5-star city hotel near Flinders Street Station
Rendezvous is a historic 4.5-star city hotel that makes a strong base for exploring Melbourne without a car. Its grand public spaces give it character, while Flinders Street Station, trams and nearby laneways make the location genuinely useful. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. We'd choose it for a short city break rather than a luxury retreat.
The main compromise is space: several room categories are compact, and guests across sites mention tight bathrooms. Views vary, with some windows facing walls or rooftops, while street-facing rooms can pick up tram noise. Some recent reviews also flag minor maintenance issues, though the overall feedback remains positive. We'd skip it if generous room sizes or dependable quiet matter more than character and convenience.
- Rooms
- Comfortable beds; smaller categories feel tight, and outlooks vary considerably.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall feedback across sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength in recent reviews.
- Amenities
- Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and a gym; better suited to sightseeing than resort-style downtime.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking, and parking height restrictions apply.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
The location
328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Excellent for trains, trams, laneway dining and walking to Southbank.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and a gym; better suited to sightseeing than resort-style downtime.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 11:00 AM
- Babysitting and childcare
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: A$25 per car per night; Internet: A$10 per room per night; Wi-Fi: A$10 per room per night; Extra bed: A$50 per guest per night
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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne: from $180 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $180 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is a historic 4.5-star city hotel near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, Australia.
Address: 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Property ID: 1194601. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/rendezvous-hotel-melbourne-1194601
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/melbourne/rendezvous-hotel-melbourne-1194601/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $349 | $466 on Booking.com | $117 less (25%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $180 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $291 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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3 nights
Total price: $399 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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4 nights
Total price: $522 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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5 nights
Total price: $646 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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6 nights
Total price: $800 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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7 nights
Total price: $1,077 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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8 nights
Total price: $1,396 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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9 nights
Total price: $1,506 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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10 nights
Total price: $1,620 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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11 nights
Total price: $1,733 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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12 nights
Total price: $1,904 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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13 nights
Total price: $2,082 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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14 nights
Total price: $2,261 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel's take: 8.2/10
Historic character and excellent transport links, with compact rooms the main compromise. a historic 4.5-star city hotel near Flinders Street Station, scored for what it is.
Rendezvous is a historic 4.5-star city hotel that makes a strong base for exploring Melbourne without a car. Its grand public spaces give it character, while Flinders Street Station, trams and nearby laneways make the location genuinely useful. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms. We'd choose it for a short city break rather than a luxury retreat.
The main compromise is space: several room categories are compact, and guests across sites mention tight bathrooms. Views vary, with some windows facing walls or rooftops, while street-facing rooms can pick up tram noise. Some recent reviews also flag minor maintenance issues, though the overall feedback remains positive. We'd skip it if generous room sizes or dependable quiet matter more than character and convenience.
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Best for: car-free city breaks; travelers who enjoy historic buildings; couples packing light
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Watch out for: compact rooms and bathrooms; tram noise in some rooms; wall or rooftop views
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Location: Excellent for trains, trams, laneway dining and walking to Southbank.
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Rooms: Comfortable beds; smaller categories feel tight, and outlooks vary considerably.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, with occasional housekeeping lapses.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are a recurring strength in recent reviews.
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Amenities: Restaurant, bar, free Wi-Fi and a gym; better suited to sightseeing than resort-style downtime.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra; breakfast inclusion depends on the booking, and parking height restrictions apply.
Axel's opinion of Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.
About Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- TFE Hotels (Toga Far East Hotels)
- 328 Flinders Street, Melbourne
- Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 2,454 reviews (location 4.8/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Melbourne Airport: 31 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: A$25 per car per night; Internet: A$10 per room per night; Wi-Fi: A$10 per room per night; Extra bed: A$50 per guest per night
- Amenities: Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation (extra charge), Parking (extra charge), Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 11:00
- City page: Hotels in Melbourne
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Commerce Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Commerce Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Commerce Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Commerce Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Commerce Double room with Yarra view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Commerce Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Commerce Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Commerce Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Perkins Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Perkins Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Perkins Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Perkins Double room with Yarra view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Perkins Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Perkins Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Perkins Double room with Yarra view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Perkins Double room with Corner view (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Double room with Corner view (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Perkins Double room with Corner view (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Perkins Double room with Corner view (full double bed) — room photo 3
Perkins Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Perkins Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Perkins Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Perkins Twin room with Corner view (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Twin room with Corner view (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Perkins Twin room with Corner view (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Perkins Twin room with Corner view (twin beds) — room photo 3
Perkins Premier Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Perkins Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Perkins Premier Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Perkins Premier Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Room features: Fridge
- Perkins Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
- Perkins Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 2
- Perkins Premier Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 3
Edwardian Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Edwardian Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Edwardian Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Edwardian Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Commerce Heritage Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Commerce Heritage Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Commerce Heritage Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Commerce Heritage Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Fuller Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Fuller Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Fuller Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Fuller Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Oakden Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Fridge
- Oakden Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Oakden Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Oakden Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
Tompkins Master Double Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Tompkins Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Tompkins Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Tompkins Master Double Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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