The Como Melbourne

The Como Melbourne is a 111-room hotel on Chapel Street in South Yarra, placing guests in one of Melbourne’s better-known areas for restaurants, cafés, shopping and entertainment. Its location is particularly practical for visitors who want to explore the inner city without staying in the CBD: South Yarra railway station is about 400 metres away, while the hotel also lists access to the Royal Botanic Gardens, the MCG, the tennis centre, St Kilda Beach and Prahran Markets. Melbourne city centre and major attractions are within easy reach by car or public transport.

Accommodation ranges from contemporary rooms and suites to apartments and loft penthouses. The room types listed by the hotel include accessible rooms, spa-bath rooms and a junior suite with a private office. For longer stays or family trips, selected apartments offer kitchen facilities, including a one-bedroom apartment with a kitchenette and two-bedroom options with full kitchens. The larger apartments sleep up to five people, while the hotel describes its accommodation as suitable for both business and leisure travel. There is also 24-hour reception, in-room dining, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and on-site parking.

The hotel’s facilities are centred around comfort and convenience rather than a large resort-style spread. Its indoor heated swimming pool has a retractable roof, with a rooftop sun deck and lounge chairs for relaxing or socialising. A fitness centre provides modern equipment and personalised training, according to the hotel’s description. The Brasserie is listed for breakfast, with an à la carte menu that includes eggs prepared in several ways, making it an option for a slower weekend morning or a quick start to the day. The site also lists meeting rooms, event facilities and wedding accommodation in its suites.

The Como suits travellers who value a South Yarra base, with enough room types to accommodate solo visitors, couples, families and longer-stay guests. Apartments with kitchen facilities may be useful for families or visitors who prefer some self-sufficiency, while the meeting and event spaces cater to business groups and intimate receptions. Its style is presented as polished and boutique-leaning, with the hotel emphasising attentive service and discreet surroundings. The property has a Google rating of 4.3 from 856 reviews, and its on-site review material reflects a mix of positive comments about the location and staff alongside some criticism of room condition and facilities, so expectations should be set accordingly.