Mercure Melbourne Southbank
9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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A well-located hotel at Southbank in Melbourne with a 3.9 rating across 683 guests.
Practical details
Why it's worth checking out
Mercure Melbourne Southbank is a practical base for exploring Melbourne from the Yarra’s southern bank. Set at Riverside Quay, the four-star hotel is around a five-minute walk from Flinders Street station and close to the Melbourne CBD, making it useful for visitors who want straightforward access to the city’s rail network, trams, riverside dining and major attractions. Melbourne Skydeck is about 100 metres away, while Southbank Promenade, Eureka Tower and Crown Melbourne are all within walking distance.
The hotel’s rooms are designed with longer or more self-contained stays in mind, with kitchenettes and Chromecast included across the accommodation described on the site. Options range from Standard Queen and Twin rooms to Deluxe King rooms, river-view rooms and a Superior Family Room that accommodates up to four people. An accessible twin room is also available. City-facing and riverside views give guests a choice between an urban outlook and a position looking towards the Yarra.
On site, Distrikt Press Cafe is presented as an all-day meeting place for hotel guests and local customers, with a friendly, neighbourhood-style atmosphere rather than a formal restaurant setting. The hotel also offers a buffet breakfast, including hot items such as eggs, bacon and mushrooms alongside continental choices including bakery items, fruit, juices, cereals and yoghurt. Restaurants and bars continue along the nearby Southbank Promenade, so there are plenty of options close by for eating and drinks beyond the hotel.
Mercure Melbourne Southbank suits a broad range of stays. Solo travellers and business guests can make use of the central location, café and nearby transport, while couples can easily reach the riverfront, galleries and city attractions on foot. Families may appreciate the larger room configuration and kitchenette facilities. The hotel also has three meeting rooms, with the largest covering 75 square metres and seating up to 80 people, supporting smaller corporate gatherings and events. Parking is available at the neighbouring Wilson Eureka Carpark, subject to availability, and the property lists Wi-Fi, air conditioning, wheelchair accessibility and a non-smoking policy among its services.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 3.9 from 683 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 56
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 86
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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