THE OLSEN MELBOURNE ART SERIES, Melbourne – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Olsen offers 224 suites, each featuring kitchenettes with microwaves, private bathrooms, and flat-screen TVs. The John Olsen Penthouse includes original artworks by the artist, a private herb garden, and a cold plunge pool. Deluxe Studio Suites have balconies with views of South Yarra and Toorak. All rooms include air conditioning, tea and coffee makers, and soundproofed windows.
Dining Options
Spoonbill Restaurant serves Australian-inspired dishes with locally sourced ingredients. Two Wrongs Bar combines high-end dining with a casual bar setting. In-room dining is available, and the mini-bar stocks snacks from local producers.
Leisure & Wellness
The hotel has a glass-bottomed heated pool overlooking Chapel Street, a fitness center with Technogym equipment, and a vitamin D therapy deck. The John Olsen Penthouse includes a 17-degree plunge pool and a 30-degree hydrotherapy spa.
Location & Transport
The Olsen is on Chapel Street, a 5-minute walk from South Yarra Railway Station (serving Sandringham, Frankston, and Pakenham lines). The Yarra River, Royal Botanic Gardens, and Prahran Market are within 2 km. Route 78 trams stop nearby.
Services & Extras
24-hour concierge and security, Smart Car and Lekker bicycle hire, and guided art tours of John Olsen's works are available. Meeting spaces accommodate events from seminars to weddings. The rooftop penthouse hosts private dining for up to 50 guests.
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Getting around
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
My stay at the hotel was a great mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were huge and had everything we needed and more, spacious, and quiet, but some maintenance issues like chunks out of the walls and a broken fire irrigation sprinkler were present. The service was mostly friendly and accommodating, but there were delays in fulfilling orders. The location was amazing for accessing public transportation and shopping areas, especially if you are heading to Richmond. The dining experience offered a variety of choices but was considered a bit expensive for what was offered. Overall, a good stay with areas that could be improved.
The hotel offers very spacious rooms that were disappointing due to their small size and lack of amenities. The service provided, especially with valet parking, was exceptional. The location, although needing an update, was reliable and convenient for a solo traveler. The dining experience was mixed, with some dishes being excellent while others fell short. Overall, the hotel needs to improve its facilities to meet modern standards and enhance the guest experience.
The hotel offered a mixed experience with clean and comfortable rooms but some issues with the air conditioning and room configuration. The service was a combination of clueless staff and very friendly and supportive individuals. The location was convenient but had drawbacks like an unwelcoming view from some rooms. The dining options were limited but with fresh ingredients. Overall, a stay with some highs and lows.
The hotel offered a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were disappointing in terms of size and view but functional for one of the bedrooms. The service was exceptional, with staff going above and beyond to accommodate requests, though there was a slight hiccup with canceling a Spa treatment. The location was convenient for transportation and dining options, but some felt it was overpriced given the facilities. The dining experience was described as amazing, with fresh ingredients that could be priced slightly lower. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.
