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Discovery Melbourne (Formerly Hotel Discovery) Reviews

167 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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75%Overall Rating

From 170 ratings
  • 70%Character
  • 80%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 71%Atmosphere
  • 68%Cleanliness

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50%

they advertise wifi as a feature however this never worked at all... the key cards for the rooms always broke..

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


97%

Just perfect... tours, free breakfast, free wifi, free pick-up from the airport. Good location, nice double room, terrace...

  • Avid Traveller
  • 28 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Male, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


47%

A good Place for people who like huge hostels with a lot of activities possible. Room smelled disgusting, 8 people had to sleep in a approximately 14m2 room. Free Wifi was good, but that's it. Not worth the money, you can definetly find hostels with more character, which don"t just want to earn money but offer nice and comfortable atmosphere.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


47%

Price isn't competitive, if compared to nearby other hostels. Small rooms are quick cleaned daily, but if you have a bed booked for 20 nights, they will NEVER change your bedcloth. The wifi is a disaster (I often went to mcdonald to use a decent one). Toilets are few (Morning queues) and VERY disgustingly smelly. Breakfast has a poor choice. Kitcken is average, but impossible to use in peak time. Showers are the only good thing. I hardly understand how this place can be well rated. To avoid.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Mixed Group, 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


70%

Hostel has many facilities and events but it just seemed a bit too big and getting to know people there was difficult. I think the best part of the hostel is the roof top, fantastic view of Melbourne CBD but its a shame they couldn't do more up there, perhaps if they emphasised the rooftop as a hangout area rather than the lobby? Maybe get some pingpong tables up there or something? There's a good amount of space not being used up there. Also lift needs to be changed and general renovation.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Nov 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi Jesudas, Thanks for your comments. I agree that the roof top is amazing and everyone should go up there and utilize it. Everyone is told about it on check in and there are photos on the TV screen behind reception that rotate so people know that it's there. I will go through our check in process to make sure that everyone is mentioning it on check in. We are 90% of the way through replacing one of our lifts. It will be ready at the end of Jan and all guests and staff will be happy about that I assure you. Thanks again for your review, Regards, Matt Butta GM

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