This hotel has been around for a long time, having originally opened as a Centra in the days of Bass Hotels. On my last stay, I found it old and in need of a refurb, it seems my prayers have been answered.

I booked a entry level city view room and was upgraded to a high floor river view, what a view:



It seems the room I had was refurbished, a nice new LG TV, new bathroom and new aircon controls:







As a Spire RA, I was given a lovely fruit plate and a bottle of wine, a first for me at the property. The bed was comfortable and room quiet, despite an adjacent demolition going on.

Overall I found this stay has changed my feelings about this hotel, Melbourne now has three very competitive IHG properties, choosing which one to stay at could well come down to location.

On a final note, the aircon hack works with the new control units, love VIP mode.