Novotel Melbourne Airport Reviews

We booked this new hotel out of curiosity and trust of large brand, but quite disappointed The hotel located at an area outside t4, next to the big parking building/bus terminal, but there are no/minimum signage/directions leading to the hotel, while only one arrow at the bus terminal pointing at the big building with the large novotel logo, making everyone thinks that we can access the hotel through the well lighted bus terminal with ease, but sadly there is no crossing facilities between the terminal and hotel, you will need to lift your luggages, jaywalking through two car lane and climbing up the lane islands if you dont want to walk back 200m for the unnoticeable correct route; in fact the only route leading to the hotel from the airport is the side walk OPPOSITE to the big arrow with poor lightings and no signage at all. As a tourist with heavy luggage, thanks for offering the chance to weight lifting. When we arrived and reflect the problem, concierge said they also received similar complains. So nothing has been done to correct the nonsense and good luck to all the up coming visitors. The room is decent to be honest and with a clear view facing the car park building we mentioned earlier, no much to see yet no problem for us too. Bed is soft and comfortable allowing us to have some good rest. However, theres an empty black bottle in the rubbish bin i believed to be the leftover from the last guest, hope the housekeeper can have a closer look in the future. Some facilities have great designs that i would like to greet the designer/procurement and admire their mastermind for installing those equipment and challenge the wisdom of humankind. For instance: the anti-intuitive shower switch for change to top shower or handheld shower head, it is semi cylinder disguised as part of wall mount of the top shower, which is about 1.9m - 2m from the ground, for those who cant find the switch and not tall enough will have to stick with what was preset. Second, the hot water dispenser at the breakfast bar, you can simply press the two buttons on top and nothing would happen, turns out there is an extra sensor you need to block with your thumb and use another finger to press the buttons on top, this can encourage guests to give up on the hot water if no one is around to ask. The breakfast is the most disappointing part, frankly all quality are high standard but the choices are few and basic, simply bacons/ eggs/ veges/ salad/ hams (well the mushrooms are very impressive though), there is also a honey hive (with a rectangular frame) but mostly empty at the middle (at the time of 7am) where the side are hard to spoon out, ppl try very hard but the loose stands make it even harder to spoon out, the frame eventually collapse and guest gave up to take the hive. No staff notice/try to fix the collapsed honey hive/ change to a new one during my whole breakfast ( around half an hour) and remain the same when we left. The pancakes supposed to be eat with the honey are dry and inedible imo too. The price for the hotel is not cheap comparing to the nearing but the standard does not meet up with the price, facilities are new and thats the only advantage on the table. PS: the hotel offer free shuttle to the terminals too, try to mention and book for your shuttle as there are only 3-4 seats if everyone have large luggages, otherwise the concierge will be surprised you did not ask for this hidden service with no mentioning during check in and no timetable ever provided when you check with them in the morning.

Great hotel near to the airport and fantastic rooms. Staff could be a little faster in supporting travellers who are looking for a short airport stay before heading off on another flight. Great room though had we been staying longer.

Excellent hotel, just next to the airport. Accepted my request for late checkout without any hindrance. Highly recommend for a short stay at the Airport.

The hotel is relatively close to T4. You need to cross the road to walk from T1 to T3, which takes about 15 minutes on foot. Although the hotel is new, its cleanliness is average. The towels were stained. Tea bags and coffee in the room are charged separately. Breakfast is OK. The front desk staff was polite. 

The room is new and the facilities are OK, but it is a bit noisy near the airport. The breakfast is rich, but the service staff is not very enthusiastic. The hotel front desk service is very poor, and they often leave and let guests wait. It is recommended to improve.

Checked in for the second time during transit👌The experience was very good❤️The hotel has an excellent location + first-class service + comfortable environment and facilities. The breakfast is also very delicious💕I will stay there again next time if I have the chance👌

Next to the airport, the noise is a bit loud! Breakfast is average!

For a hotel trying to meet the Novotel standard it missed. My wife and I got very little sleep the pillows while fluffy had zero neck support. The restaurant the steak was excellent but way overpriced and came with nothing. No sides they were an overpriced extra. But not being able to read Italian we weren’t to know this. Having stayed at numerous Accor hotels this stay rates lower than a night I stayed in the super budget I is on the other side of the airport. Definitely won’t be going back

As a lot of guests will arrive by air, the signage for pedestrians is severely lacking once you start walking. What they don't tell you till you check in is that they have a 24-hour shuttle bus to the terminals. Walking takes between 10 and 15 minutes, depending on which terminal. Reception is a bit slow on check-in. Rooms are comfortable and clean, normal size, with the usual facilities. Reception, bars, and restaurants are shared with the Ibis Styles, which adjoins.

Great location fast efficient check in lovely room on 7th floor nice big king size bed, had drinks at the bar very pleasant smart service. Had a very tasty dinner with excellent service all the staff have been pleasant & very professional highly recommend

Entrance to hotel difficult to find as no signage. Front desk staff did not say hello, handed over paper to sign without looking up or explaining what it was, we had to ask what the credit card requested was for, was there a hold deposit, had we not paid the room yet (staff asked us if we had paid for room) Not given any information as to where the lift was or the restaurant for breakfast. Room was very small for 2 beds, it’s a brand new hotel so nice and clean. Body wash in shower was empty and bathroom Basin area too small, shower was good. No signage for express checkout, front desk staff busy with one family, totally ignored the expanding group of people wanting to check out. We noticed a screen to the side that on inspection was the ability to self checkout and everyone else followed suit. Staff definately need more customer training. Overall as an Accor member very disappointed with this new hotel.