Melbourne Travel Forum

Yes, I agree with staying in the city now, it does make more sense. 2 questions: formerly Rydges, a small Hotel corner Spencer and either Little Lonsdale or Little Bourke, now has another name, would be easy access from the bus depot at Spencer station. What is it called now?
That inner city tram pass - could you tell me more about that please.

Howdy Margaret
the hotel is only a short walk away from the Southern Cross bus and railway station(Formally Spencer st station).
the city saver ticket cost 2.80 .but realy you dont need it as there is a free tram in front of the hotel take you around the city plus the free bus.
check this link for the MetLink fares
http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/assets/images/PDFs/2009-Fares-and-Travel-Guide.pdf
Cheers
tnx heaps
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Could you tell me the name of the Hotel we are talking about please, it is a small building on the corner, dining area ground floor where you can see people enjoying their breakfast as you walk past. It used to be Rydges many years ago but is now something else.

You had me scratching my head over this one as nearly all the hotels in the city have changed their names. There's about 8 or 9 hotels along Spencer Street, but from your description with looking at people eating brekkie, I think you'll find its the Holiday Inn corner Spencer and Flinders Lane - not to be confused with the former Holiday Inn in the world trade centre and now called the Crowne Plaza. Also it could be the Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne, c/nr Spencer and Little Collins Street. That one is right across the road from what is now known as Southern Cross Station. I don't believe there is a hotel Spencer and Lt Bourke, but there is the Astoria c/nr Lt Lonsdale street, but that may have closed down.

Thanks David, it is the Holiday Inn, had a look at the photos and recognised it. Got the streets muddled up but then that,s typical for me.

Thanks Marg - that's another good turn from a Melb cab driver - LOL. BTW the bus depot is now under cover and in the huge Southern Cross Station complex (includes a supermarket and other shops) - easy walking distance from there to the Holiday Inn. As others have said the free city circle tram passes the holiday inn.

Enjoy Melb - again

David