Originally Posted by
cyborg
Hey E2, Nice review, thanks! I've been thinking about booking this place for a few months; usually stay at the Marriott a few blocks away. Since they moved the lounge into a dark ground floor with a less desirable breakfast I locked into your review as far as the breakfast looks far better (Le Meridien breakfast perk when selected).
Just to set your expectations, breakfast at the le Meridien Melb is served in their basement floor (albeit brightly lit) with no views. The buffet is quite limited as well but the food selection and quality did seem better than the Marriott.
I concur that the club space at the Marriott was depressing. Seating is very tight and you could end up in the middle of the queue for the happy hour wine. Its such a pity they don't utilise the lounge space outside the club. But at least you have a club there, this LM doesn't even provide welcome drinks or a happy hour special.