Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG

We had two double beds in our room. The room was very spacious with 28 m2. The beds were comfortable with soft or firm pillows, so we could choose. The shower tub and bathroom itself was spacious. The foyer included a luggage area that I could open my luggage and my husband put his inside the room. The room just had a lot of space that we could spread all of our items on the floor. The staff was helpful as we asked for the help to order a taxi and packed our breakfast for takeaway because we had to leave early that we could not enjoy our breakfast buffet. Overall, I would recommend others to stay here. The hotel is near Southern Cross Station. It is located on the quiet side of the Melbourne CBD. But we could still take the free trams within the free zone. It is still considered convenient.

Just a reminder, this is a 8 levels building. Be careful if you want to choose City View rooms. Even you’re staying on the top floor, there’s not much to see. We booked a Premium King City View room for 7 nights on Agoda. The attached photo is the original room they put us in on the sixth floor. We are basically facing a car park building and it’s just a basic street view. We argued with the reception because we paid extra for the view, otherwise we should get the standard king room with breakfast included with the same price. They switched us to the eighth floor and facing the Grand Hotel but still far from what you would expect for a city view. They shouldn’t advertised any city view rooms at all, that is a bit cheeky. Another thing makes me feel cringy is they used young female elements on the designs everywhere, hotel room wall (behind the beds), bathroom glass, hallway, lift, and artworks on the wall. I’m pro girls power but this design is more like to satisfy curtain groups of people. Just my personal opinion. The hotel in general is pretty new and the rooms are pretty clean. There’s room service everyday. The car park price is reasonable and only cross the street. The bar staff are very friendly. It is still a good hotel that worth the money except the city views.

Super friendly hotel staff and a generous room with smart 'walk in robe' layout into bathroom and huge window. Delicious buffet breakfast. A really fun hotel to stay in and stone throw from Southern Cross. Thanks for having us! We look forward to coming back soon.

We had a great experience staying here. The location is very convenient, we were able to just walk everywhere from the hotel. The room was very nice, comfortable bed, city view. Breakfast was delicious and there was a variety of foods. The staff were so friendly. Our flight was cancelled after we had checked out and they were happy for us to come back and leave our suitcase at the desk. We would definitely stay here again if we come back to Melbourne.

Hotel Indigo (Flinders Lane) delivers a sleek, modern stay with spotless rooms that feel fresh and well-appointed. The mini fridge wasn’t especially cold, but it did the job for a short visit. Breakfast was a real standout. Great coffee, boutique juices, and a satisfying spread, though the hot items could’ve been refilled more often. All in all, it’s a place I’d happily book again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the One Bedroom Suite with Spencer Street View. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows offered a stunning view of Spencer Street, which was a highlight of the room. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, and the crisp, clean bed linen added a touch of luxury. Both the room and bathroom were spotless, which made our stay even more pleasant. We appreciated having a separate sitting area—it gave us space to relax and unwind. The in-room coffee machine was a thoughtful touch and made our mornings that much better. While our overall stay was pleasant, there are a few areas that could be improved to make future visits even better. We stayed for three nights with breakfast included, but unfortunately the breakfast menu remained exactly the same each day. The hot buffet offered scrambled eggs (sometimes cold), hash browns, rice, sausages, grilled tomatoes, and baked beans—without any variation. After three days, it became quite monotonous. It would be wonderful to have a rotating menu or the option to order hot dishes like egg omelet, pouched eggs, etc.

I spend 100–120+ nights a year in IHG hotels and have done so for over a decade, so my bar is high. This was my second stay at Hotel Indigo this year — the first with my wife and daughter, this one solo — and it continues to deliver. The location is unbeatable for business and for getting around Melbourne’s CBD. Yes, the standard rooms are on the smaller side, but they’re spotless, comfortable and smartly fitted out, which is ultimately what matters. Breakfast hits the brief: proper coffee, well-cooked eggs, and a tidy hot and cold buffet that covers all the bases. I also had lunch at Bistro Bisou. As a winemaker, the wine list matters to me — and theirs is excellent, with some thoughtful European options. The Caesar salad was the best I’ve had all year. Service throughout the hotel is consistently friendly, attentive and on point. Thanks to the team — you’ve earned another stay from me in 2026.

Have stayed at a few Indigo hotels and what they lack in luxury they make up for in personality and individuality. This place was no exception.||Service was generally friendly, helpful and professional. We were upgraded to a "premium" room, though it still wasn't very large, just modern, well designed and trendy. Towels were nice but sheets were scratchy and low quality and should be replaced. The metal and glass doors gave it a nice post industrial feel-- but the tinted glass on the bathroom was just a bad design choice. The bright light from the bathroom lights up the whole room and is close to the bed, so if you use the bathroom and your partner is a light sleeper and still asleep, he/she won't be for long. The sliding door to the indoor hallway was weird but turned out to be great as a second sound barrier against any interior noise.||Location was excellent for exploring Melbourne, and breakfast exceeded my expectations. The buffet wasn't huge but they did have a decent selection and covered my needs as a vegetarian well ever day with veg fried rice and toppings, salad greens and some very tasty fresh ricotta and feta, as well as roasted nuts and seeds and some pretty tasty baked goods. If anything, would be nice if they varied it from day to day but still I thought the quality was good for the hotel star category.||We tried Happy Hour once at the bar and although there were some decently priced drink specials, they weren't very good. Weak and not well crafted/presented. And the ratatouille appetizer from the "French" restaurant was shockingly bad, undercooked and tasteless- nothing like anything I ever tasted in my year living in France. If there is a French chef he needs to review the recipes and cooking that is taking place.|| Still, the value was excellent for the rates we paid, the hotel is very modern and comfortable and has a good vibe, and the staff are doing a good job so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

Comfortable hotel. Close to transport hubs, MCEC, Southbank, etc. Now known as Hotel Indigo - still part of the IHG Chain.

This is very much a delay review, so definitely check with the hotel before booking as I'm not sure what their COVID situation is and is going to be. We had a quick layover in Melbourne last year and happened to be staying at the Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders. This hotel is what you would expect from a Holiday Inn. It's clean, efficient and has the necessary amenities to make your stay a good one. It's also close enough to South Wharf and the Crown Casino where you can pick up food or take a walk and enjoy the nightlife of Melbourne. In the following morning, we had breakfast at the hotel and while it's pretty much a traditional Western breakfast, they did have a pancake machine which I was really fascinated with. Overall, this is a nice place to stay for a quick night or two or for a longer vacation as it's centrally located and easy to get to and from.

Newly renovated hotel in Melbourne CBD. This is definitely not your average holiday Inn. The rooms have floor-to-ceiling window with gorgeous view of the city. The staff are all very friendly and respond to your requests quickly. Sirocco, the restaurant in the hotel serves great contemporary Australian cuisine and fabulous coffee and desserts. Will definitely recommend staying here when you visit Melbourne! It's also a short distance to 2 outlet malls

Decent hotel that's been renovated. Right in the middle of the city!! Perfect for walking anywhere or taking the free tram. You're right off Flinders which is near some of the best food! And it's right by the southbank area but you can't see it from the hotel. I loved the large wall to wall / floor to ceiling windows!! You can hear a lot on the street though. The room service food is gross!! The breakfast buffet is mediocre. The staff is odd, they're not overly friendly at all. The rooms are clean and modern and have everything you need. There aren't water bottles in the room which is annoying. I'd stay here again.

I stayed here for several days while attending the Cricket World Cup final. Nice place, rooms are in like new condition, Wi-Fi has great coverage, close to many locations, trams, great bar and breakfast buffet was very nice. I would stay here again for sure.

Had 2 nights in Melbourne attending seminar in convention and exhibition center. Holiday inn was 10 mins walk away. Easy walk from the Sky bus station. Large rooms. Didn't get to use the gym went jogging along the river. Close to casino and train station. Easy to walk to casinos. Large room for the corner suite 213 for $269 on upgrade. Television in room and sitting room. Didn't use the pool. Reception staff alway available and quick to respond. Good storage facilities after check out. Free wifi.