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Somerset Gordon Place

  • 24 LITTLE BOURKE STREET
    Melbourne, Australia
    61-3-9663-2888
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Fantastic Suites, Expensive Internet

  • October 2, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Somerset Gordon Place is situtated just east of Chinatown on Little Bourke Street - minutes from the Bourke Street Mall and the free City Circle tramline that takes you all over Melbourne. Somerset Gordon Place is located in a Heritage Listed Site (the property is about 100 years old) and has a central glass roofed atrium which is simply stunning. You almost cannot ask for more in these suites - fantastic layout, clean, washer / dryer and a office alcove with window overlooking Little Bourke Street in the suite I stayed in and the most ameniable and friendly staff you could wish for. There are a couple of things to note, however: 1. Breakfast not included (however there is a reasonable (and I mean very reasonable) coffee shop on site and supermarket (Woolworths) and liquor stores in walking distance; 2. Wireless internet is prohibitively expensive ($* per hour or $* for four hours). Take my cue and get free wireless internet at the State Library (a 6 minute walk and requiring you to simply register with them) or in the food court at Australia on Collins (a shopping mall, about a 10 minutes walk away). The Somerset Gordon Place is also on the Skyway Aiport Shuttle Bus route, which connects you through to the Airport ($* return). There are deals to be had at this hotel - I stayed for AUD $* per night (about CAD $* per night), but booked three months in advance. If you're on business or simply want something a little more for your money, go no further than Somerset Gordon Place... and if it's booked up, the Somerset Gordon Heights is directly opposite and due to open soon.

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