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Clarion Suites Gateway

4.5 star property
Luxurious retreat along Melbourne's Yarra River: city lights reflect on water, balconies perfect for meals with a view.

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Clarion Suites Gateway in central Melbourne offers a sophisticated urban escape. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or unwind with drinks at William's Bar & Café. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, and convenient dry cleaning services add to the comfort of your stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$4,391
NT$4,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5

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Studio Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Room - River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Renovated in 2014
  • 344 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Queen Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Washer/dryer
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Suite - River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 700 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Two Bedroom Suite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
LCD TV
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Suite - River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom River View Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Three Bedroom River View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
3 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse Crown Suite | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Penthouse Crown Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Penthouse Flinders Reach Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse Flinders Reach Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 3391 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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One Bedroom Deluxe King | Living area | 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

One Bedroom Deluxe King

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 753 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Clarion Suites Gateway is in the entertainment district and on the riverwalk. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Princess Theatre, while those who have shopping on the agenda may want to visit Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
Map
1 William Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

What's nearby

  • Flinders Lane
    Flinders Lane
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Melbourne Aquarium featuring marine life and interior views
    SEA LIFE Melbourne
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Melbourne city in the night
    Crown Casino
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The bridge to south wharf dfo
    Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Flinders Street Station
    9 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station
    11 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Curious
    3 min walk
  • Vue de monde
    4 min walk
  • Queen's Kebabs
    3 min walk
  • Lollo
    2 min walk
  • Lui Bar
    4 min walk

About this property

Clarion Suites Gateway

Luxury hotel near SEA LIFE Melbourne
Located close to Crown Casino and Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Clarion Suites Gateway provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, William's Bar & Cafe, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A computer station, an elevator, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 122 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 48-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 35 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • William's Bar & Cafe

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38.00 for adults and AUD 15.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Clarion Suites Gateway Hotel Melbourne
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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarion Suites Gateway have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Suites Gateway?

As of 2026/1/20, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Suites Gateway on 2026/2/4 start from NT$4,391, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clarion Suites Gateway pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 35.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Clarion Suites Gateway?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clarion Suites Gateway?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for AUD 40 (subject to availability).

Where is Clarion Suites Gateway located?

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and Crown Casino. Melbourne Central and Marvel Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Flagstaff Station is 11 minutes by foot and Melbourne Central Station is 18 minutes.

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Reviews

Clarion Suites Gateway Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Late arrival and the service was great ! Hardy breakfast too…..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haili

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krysti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Our river view room was clean and comfortable. Good location, enjoyed the cookies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely, the room clean and the location is great. The trains can be a little noisy so we did use ear plugs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place to stay for the CBD of Melbourne, for us it was easy access to Southbank, DFO, and the central CBD.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but the staff were outstanding, very polite and friendly. The restaurant downstairs has a good range of nice food.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in a good location and very comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, clean room, gorgeous city and river views, central location, would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean room. Very spacious and comfortable. Great reception staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonably priced, central location, staff are lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khiem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tendai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay and lived the front of house thank you to August and Joel for being super friendly and nice upon my arrival.They were the best.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded to a 1 bedroom which was great. Big room. Pretty clean. Super comfy bed. Loads of hot water. Daily cleaning was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to everything with a short walk. Great views of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was there for the grand final every staff member were very professional and very helpful the breakfast was great and the dinner adequate. Very close to the casino and transport I will be booking there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely self contained 1 bedroom apartment. Soft comfy bed and the shower was awesome, best water pressure ever
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sang Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit dated, but nice location near the Yara river & the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff. Great room with impressive views of the Yarra & the city. Close to tram stops. The pool is clean & a good size
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

Great size room. Staff very helpful. Parking tight for us but good to have it on-site and under cover.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karpaga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service and breakfast options
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in room 8012 the room was good with a great shower, The issue was a electrical buzzing noise coming from the wall it came on buzzed for 4 seconds then went off for 2.5 seconds all night long. I have stayed at the Clarion Suites before with no issue but may choose else where just incase i get that room again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly the room was clean and spacious for three people, we had high floor so the view from our balcony was awesome overlooking the Yarra river.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great place to stay if you are in Melbourne. Really clean and great facilities. Within easy walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazingly helpful and went out of their way to help us with any questions and to ensure that we had a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025