Hotels in Southbank

Choosing a Hotel for Your Event

Crown's three Southbank hotels share an address, 8 Whiteman St, on the river side of the Yarra, yet each suits a different guest. Crown Towers Melbourne is the five-star option, Crown Metropol Melbourne is the design-led one with a heated infinity pool, and Crown Promenade Melbourne keeps things practical with bright, open-plan rooms.

Pick the tower by the guest:

Crown Towers Melbourne: Deluxe rooms with soaking baths and walk-in dressing rooms, Crystal Club access in the club rooms, and a 154 sqm Tower Suite with two bedrooms
Crown Metropol Melbourne: Luxe rooms of around 40 sqm, an 81 sqm Loft with a lounge and dining area, and the 90 sqm Ultra Luxe pairing two adjoining king rooms
Crown Promenade Melbourne: 34 sqm rooms with window seats and walk-in showers, studios up to 49 sqm and suites on the top three floors
Under one roof: Crown's events and weddings teams work across the complex, with restaurants, bars and shops downstairs
Swimming: an infinity spa pool on The Deck at Promenade, a heated infinity pool and spa at Metropol, and a heated indoor pool inside Crown Spa at Towers

That spread makes the precinct an easy fit for a wedding party on mixed budgets – parents in a Towers suite, friends in Metropol twins and younger cousins in Promenade's two-queen rooms – all within the same complex as the reception.

Promenade's Standard Twin and City View Twin have two queen beds, with a skyline outlook guaranteed from level 16 up
Metropol's Luxe Twin also fits four across two queens, and the Ultra Luxe has a day bed available for one more guest
The Deluxe Twin at Towers has two queen beds and can connect to a neighbouring room when a bigger family travels together
For a milestone splurge, the two-bedroom Crystal Villa at Towers reaches 264 sqm with butler service, private lifts and a dining table for six

Staying close to a celebration in the complex

Gala and black-tie nights: Crown's teams use spaces from villas to a glass-roofed atrium at the top of Crown Towers
Breakfast before the ceremony: Mesh, Promenade's buffet restaurant, serves breakfast, and The Apartment at Metropol includes buffet breakfast for two
Dinner the night before: Nobu and Rockpool are inside the complex, and Metropol guests have Silks and Mr Hive close to the lifts
Arriving by car: all three hotels park guests with valet, and electric vehicle charging is offered for cars staying overnight

Common Questions About Event Stays

How do the three Crown hotels compare on price?

Crown Promenade Melbourne sits in the average price range, while Crown Metropol Melbourne and Crown Towers Melbourne sit in the higher range. None lists a nightly rate here, so check with the hotel when booking.

Is Southbank handy for getting into the city?

Yes. Flinders Street Station is across the river from all three hotels. The riverside promenade runs right past the complex.

Does any Crown hotel have an accessible room?

Crown Promenade Melbourne has an accessible king room with a larger shower and remote-controlled curtains. Ask the other two hotels directly about accessible options.

Is there somewhere to relax for guests with an early arrival?

Crown Towers' club rooms include Crystal Club access, with a private check-in desk plus breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. At Crown Metropol, The Apartment comes with priority check-in, and the pool deck has daybeds and drinks service.

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