Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens

I was very pleased with my stay at the Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens. Because we went during offpeak season we were given a free upgrade by our travel agent to a business room with a view of the gardens. We stayed in 5 hotels on our 3 week trip to Australasia and this hotel definitely had the best view.

The room was clean and comfy with the usual sort of stuff such as tea and coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. It also had a playstation but you had to pay to use that so we didn't bother. I did use the telephone to make two local phone calls, I don't make a habit of using hotel phones as I always assume the bills will be high but my calls didn't cost much at all.

The staff were very friendly and helpful too.

Unique Quality: Business Centre:
The hotel has a small business centre in the lounge. We used this for internet access. I expect you were meant to pay but we were able to go online without the need for any passwords or coin operated boxes and no one came along to ask us for money, so that was a result!

Spa:
This hotel has a roof top spa which includes a gym, sauna and jacuzzi. We didn't use the gym. We tried the sauna out but didn't last very long in there (too suffocating!) The best bit though was the jacuzzi. We went up there late afternoon and watched the sun set over the city. It felt really special. It was quite peaceful too as we had it to ourselves for a little while but we were joined by another couple at one point. The lady of the couple accidentally shattered our peace by pressing the emergency alarm button instead of the button to turn the jacuzzi bubbles back on and security came rushing up to turn the alarm off! haha! Although I bet she isn't the first person to have done that! :-)

Directions: Near Flagstaff Gardens

The hotel is nicely placed opposite Flagstaff Gardens, thus giving some green views and unpolluted air, nearby Queen Victoria Victoria Market . By car its just minutes from Telstra Dome, Melbourne Convention Centre, Crown Casino, Docklands, the shopping precincts and Melbourne's Theatres and Cinemas. Without car locomotion becomes somewhat more difficult and time-consuming, as distances in melbourne are rather remarkable. But public transport and taxis are reliable.
The hotel offer all amenities of a 4-5-star business hotel, plus pool , jacuzzi and fitness-center. Restaurant and bars offer a wide range of international food and drinks.

Unique Quality: A reliable, modern and very convenient business-style hotel (with not much of a personality), not that centrally located as expected.

Directions: opposite historic Flagstaff Gardens

We actually chose the Radisson on Flafstaff because of its location. It was just a few blocks from where we were to pick up our rental car the following day.
It was a nice hotel, friendly service, plus it was across the street from a very nice little park.

We got accommodation to the Radisson off the net at wotif. For the price we paid we got a bargain.

The entrance to the hotel is very swish and the rooms although small very well maintained and clean.

The Hotel is barely a stones throw from the Victoria Markets and a short walk to town. Otherwise its a mere $5 cab ride to the Southbank and Crown Casino.

Unique Quality: The Foyer is very modern in design making it appealing.

There is a gym on the top floor although I failed to check it out.