A Review of Marriott Hotels in Australia
I started my career as a travelling management consultant in Australia. For the first year and a half I travelled mostly to Melbourne for work using primarily Hyatt and Marriott hotels. Later, my partner became a travelling consultant himself and stayed in Marriott hotels in Canberra. As a result, we've been lucky enough to visit a lot of Marriotts down under and wanted to share the best of them with you.
The hotels reviewed range from luxury (on corporate budget) to budget (on our own budget) but I can confidently say there isn't a hotel on this list that I would not recommend to a friend.
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Melbourne, VIC
Sydney, NSW
Canberra, ACT
Queensland
Melbourne
Sheraton Melbourne (Booking link)
5 ★ | ~US$200/ night
I stayed here early in my travelling career so I don't have many pictures, but I did take many memories
The highlights:
Very well located
The indoor pool is great
Very functional and smart
The lowlights:
The Sheraton feels very business-y especially from Monday - Thursday so it may not be your first choice for a romantic midweek getaway
Elite benefits
There isn't an executive lounge at the Sheraton Melbourne however you will get free breakfast in the Collins Street Kitchen
Four Points Docklands, Melbourne (Booking link)
4 ★ | ~US$160/ night
I stayed here on a few occasions while working in the Docklands of Melbourne
The highlights:
More affordable than centrally located Melbourne hotels
The views of the Docklands, especially of the Star Observation wheel
The lowlights:
This is a more functional hotel, so don't expect too many bells and whistles
Elite benefits
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
Sydney
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park (Booking link)
5 ★ | ~US$200/ night
We cashed in a mix of points and awards to stay here for our wedding night (and most of the following day). We were upgraded to a beautiful corner terrace suite where we enjoyed the last views of Hyde Park before leaving to the UK.
The highlights:
The entryway is an icon in Sydney`
Relating pool and jacuzzi
Perfectly located to explore Sydney (if you can bring yourself to leave the hotel)
The lowlights:
I honestly can't think of any
Elite benefits
The lounge bathed in natural light and benefiting from views across to Hyde Park was amazing. The evening canapés were very generous and diverse including a dessert offering
Breakfast is served at the restaurant and is wonderful
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection (Booking link)
5 ★ | ~US$200/ night
We found a great deal to enjoy a birthday staycation at the nautical inspired Pier One Sydney.
The highlights:
The proximity to Sydney Harbour and the Opera house allowed for beautiful night time strolls
The lounge bar (and free elite perks drinks)
The view out to sea from our room
The nautical theme
The lowlights:
The lack of club lounge (but the bar drinks compensated for this)
Elite benefits
Free drink in the lounge bar
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant (including a fairly rare offering of churros)
Canberra
Midnight Hotel Autograph Collection, Canberra (Booking link)
5 ★ | ~US$160/ night
My husband stayed in the Midnight hotel for about 4 months while working in Canberra. I joined on a few occasions. Since I spent this time working, I don't have many photos except of the wonderful breakfast offering
The highlights:
Centrally located
The generous breakfast menu (there's something about ordering breakfast that often beats a buffet; nb this may have been due to Covid)
The lowlights:
No hotel lounge
Elite benefits
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant, Braddon Merchant
Queensland
Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas (Booking link)
5 ★ | ~US$500/ night
The highlights:
Likely one of the best resorts in Port Douglas, this hotel has it all - multiple pools, lounging areas and a beautiful breakfast restaurant
The pool areas are beautiful and warm - this is a huge benefit because it's not always safe to swim in the beaches of Port Douglas
The lowlights:
Really, none
Elite benefits
Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
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Excellent review. Thank you for sharing..