With a stay at City Square Motel, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Regent Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Central. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from SEA LIFE Melbourne and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Crown Casino.
What's nearby
Melbourne Central - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Crown Casino - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Rod Laver Arena - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Queen Victoria Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Marvel Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Flinders Street Station - 4 min walk
Melbourne Central Station - 11 min walk
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Dukes Coffee Roasters - 2 min walk
Cathedral Coffee - 1 min walk
Maccaroni Trattoria Italiana - 2 min walk
Sushi Hub - 1 min walk
Roule Galette - 2 min walk
About this property
City Square Motel
Hotel in Melbourne, steps from Regent Theatre
City Square Motel offers 39 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
This smoke-free hotel features bicycle rentals nearby and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Offsite parking available (AUD 31 per day)
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 20
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 20
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Reception hours are 8 AM to 8 PM on Sundays and Public holidays. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Nearby parking fee: AUD 31 per day (984 ft away)
Early check-in fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: AUD 20 (subject to availability)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property is also known as
City Square Motel Melbourne
City Square Motel
City Square Melbourne
The City Square Hotel Melbourne
City Square Motel Hotel
City Square Motel Melbourne
City Square Motel Hotel Melbourne
City Square Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 1002 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 356 out of 1002 reviews
8 - Good
356
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1002 reviews
6 - Okay
216
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 1002 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 130 out of 1002 reviews
2 - Terrible
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.4/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Evan
5 Aug 2025
Liked: Amenities
Not fancy but good value.
Evan
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Kate
Business traveller
16 June 2025
Disliked: Staff & service
The mattress springs felt like they were past their use by date. In the grout of the shower, some parts were a little black.
For an overnight stay, it will do.
Pros: Streaming services eg Netflix; convenient to shops/dining and tram stop right at doorstep. Has bar fridge/freezer and microwave. Sizable combined bathroom / toilet
Cons: Room carpet for allocated has abit of odour and stained. TV cabinet used as storage space for kettle, cups, glasses and beverages. Shelf broken and used to cover hole in cabinet. No wardrobe just open space; two metal poles with bar across for clothes.
Reception hours for Sunday is now 10 am - 3 pm. But in booking confirmation email, Reception hours in black & white is 8 am to 8 pm. Very misleading and Reception not manned and need to call a telephone number.
In summary, supposed what you get for a 3 star motel plus price paid was reasonable for 3 person in 1 room (1 Queen bed plus 1 single bed)
I couldn’t even stay in the room for more than an hour before leaving and booking somewhere else last minute. None of the photos on this site are in any way an accurate representation of the hotel. I wasn’t expecting the Ritz obviously but it does need to actually be clean. Wish I’d taken my own photos at the time but I just wanted to leave as quickly as possible. I was told that I couldn’t get any refund either.
Basic but clean bed and bathroom. Disappointed at the lack of basic tea or coffee facilities. No cups or utensils for example.
No extra covers or pillows.
Electric socket coming away from wall.
Loved the ability to book and check in on short notice. The room I got was a little divey but for the cheap deal price I had and the short notice I gave, I didn't mind so much.
Would stay again in a pinch.
Hot water only in bathroom sink, extremely dirty, small bed, unsafe elevator, broken air conditioner, stained linen, staff mostly absent, very loud, lamp not working
Spacious room excellant location,comfortable bed nice sheets and towels. We stayed six nights,no clean towels or sheets.. the rubbish was not emptied,there was a mouldy takeaway container in the bedside drawer. We asked onthe fifth day for tea bags and toilet paper none came had to buy our own,one tea bag for the week. Insufficient toiletries for a six day stay
Amanda
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Damian
Travelled with partner
24 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Great for a night stay, very central. Shower was aged but worked ok. Toilet clean. We could smell cigarette smoke most of the night. Even though there was a sign on the room door saying, Smoking is not allowed.
Damian
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
maria antonella
Travelled with group
22 Apr 2025
The area where the motel is located is really nice but in general the motel is not very good. The room was dirty (a lot of dust) the room service was really bad.