Mercure Welcome Hotel Melbourne in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

General Description:	Positioned in an unrivalled location in the very heart of melbourne, the mercure hotel welcome is a 3.5 star hotel surrounded by the city"s most popular shopping precincts, theatres, galleries, bars and restaurants. With vibrant bourke st mall right on your doorstep, other attractions like federation square, southbank, her majesty’s and regent theatres, queen victoria markets and melbourne central shopping intricate are just a short stroll away. In addition, a snappy tram ride will take you to all primary sporting venues including the mcg and telstra dome plus the city’s cosmopolitan shopping and amusement hotspots such as st kilda, chapel st, bridge rd and brunswick st. This popular hotel features great places to eat and drink including the chic and cosy cocoon bar, soul café and the louden kitchen & grill which offers a value for money $18 breakfast buffet. Other facilities include a guest laundry, valet or self parking, complimentary luggage storage and the most knowledgeable concierge in town ready to go to provide you with all the information you need to make your melbourne stay memorable! All rooms have tv’s with 8 foxtel and pay movie channels, fully stocked mini bars, plus a choice of broadband or wireless internet connectivity.
Hotel Overview:	In an unrivalled location in the heart of melbourne, the mercure hotel welcome is perfectly placed to explore all the sights, entertainment and attractions this busy city has to offer. The hotel’s 330 guest rooms are all well-decorated and contemporary in style. Rooms feature a range of classy amenities to ensure a casual and comfortable stay. Guests of the mercure hotel welcome can enjoy the hotel’s ‘louden kitchen & grill’ which offers an extensive menu of delicious home-style fare with a classy twist. The mercure hotel welcome is surrounded by many of the city’s top shopping streets, theatres, galleries, bars and restaurants. The vibrant bourke st mall is right on the hotel’s doorstep and other attractions such as federation square, southbank, queen victoria markets and melbourne central shopping complex are just a short walk away.
Attractions:	Shopping – melbourne focal, myer, david jones & bourke street mall all within 2-5 minutes walk. Short tram ride to chapel street, bridge road and other areas of melbourne. Sport & amusement - venues within close proximity include mcg, colonial stadium, melbourne park. Driving ranges and golf course approx. 3.5 km away. Restaurants & nightlife – hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, 24 hour cafe & 3 bars including a sports bar. Chinatown, greek quarter and numerous more restaurants & nightclubs are within effortless walking distance.
Cancellation Policy:	At minimum 48 hours notice is required by this property for cancellations. If a cancellation is made within 48 hours of check in time, a refund is not available.
Car Parking:	Leave your car at our front door and let our professional valet parking service take care of it. Valet parking is obtainable for $30 per night. Self parking is also obtainable for $15 per night (or each entry/exit). Our self parking carpark is located in the qv intricate, 1 block from the hotel on the corner of swanston & lonsdale sts. Please call us on 1300 654 966 or email stay@mercurewelcome.Com.Au should you require detailed directions to the hotel or the qv complex.
Checkin Policy:	Check-in time is from 2pm. Complimentary luggage storage is available for guests arriving before 2pm.
Checkin Time:	2pm. Complimentary luggage storage is available.
Checkout Time:	11am. flattering luggage storage is available.
Child Policy:	Valid for 01apr08-31mar09: Infant: 0-2 years inclusive - cots obtainable for hire, charges payable direct. Child: 0-16 years inclusive up to 2 children free of charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding. Breakfast for up to 2 children free of charge when dining with their parents. No other meal discounts for the children. Retail retreat package valid for 01apr08-31mar09: Infant: 0-2 years inclusive - cots obtainable for hire, charges payable direct. Child: 0-16 years inclusive free of charge when sharing with an adult and using existing bedding. Victoria winter deal valid for 27apr08-12jun08, 15jun08-31jul08: Child: 0-16 years inclusive up to 2 children free of charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding. Valid for 01apr09-31mar10: Infant: 0-2 years inclusive - cots obtainable for hire, charges payable direct. Child: 0-15 years inclusive up to 2 children free of charge when sharing with adults and using existing bedding. Breakfast for up to 2 children free of charge when dining with their parents. No other meal discounts for the children.
Dining:	2.
Location:	Melbourne city district
Rooms:	Standard queen room - standard room featuring a queen size bed. Room features distinct climate control, tea & coffee facilities, iron & ironing board, minibar, hairdryer, desk, pay per view movies, foxtel and internet access. Rates are for maximum two guests. Standard twin room - standard room featuring two single beds. Room features distinct climate control, tea & coffee facilities, iron & ironing board, minibar, hairdryer, desk, pay per view movies, foxtel and internet access. Rates are for maximum two guests. Superior twin room - larger room with two king single beds. Room features distinct climate control, tea & coffee facilities, iron & ironing board, minibar, hairdryer, desk, pay per view movies, foxtel, internet access. Extra charge for third adult with rollaway bed. Superior king room - larger room with king size bed. Room features distinct climate control, tea & coffee facilities, iron & ironing board, minibar, hairdryer, desk, pay per view movies, foxtel and internet access. Extra charge for third adult with rollaway bed.
Transportation:	Being located right in the heart of melbourne, the hotel is incredibly simple to get to. We are approximately 30 minutes by car from melbourne tullamarine airport. The journey by taxi costs between $45 and $50. Alternatively, the skybus airport shuttle is only $16 per person each way, takes approximately 1 hour and will drop you off at the hotel. Advance bookings are not required, simply proceed to the skybus desk at the airport terminal. Once you are here, obtaining around melbourne is very effortless, with stops for all main tram routes just metres from our doorstep, whilst flinders street railway station is a short walk down swanston street.
Services:	Meeting/banquet facilities, internet services, currency exchange, car rental, fax/photocopying, wi-fi/wireless lan, atm/cash machine on site
General Facilities:	Gym, indoor swimming pool, laundry service, restaurant, safe, sauna, air conditioning, bar, focal location, children policy 1, conference room, fitness center, hairdryer in rooms, handicaps, mini bar in rooms, non smoking rooms, tv in rooms, 24h. Reception, air-conditioned in common areas, bar-s, breakfast buffet, car park, mastercard, money exchange, number of floors (main building), public internet, eatery - non-smoking district, eatery -s, total number of rooms, visa, baby sitting, car parking (payable to hotel, if applicable), car rental facilities, disabled facilities, punctual check-in, laundry facilities, lifts, lobby, porterage, travel agency facilities
Room Facilities:	Mini bar, bathroom, central air-conditioned, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, distinct air-conditioned, internet access, iron and board, minibar, radio, satellite / cable tv, tea / coffee, air conditioning, automatic wake-up call, connection for laptop, direct dial phone, in-house movie, satellite television, television, voltage