The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure , Melbourne

Being located right in the heart of Melbourne, the hotel is incredibly easy to get to. We are approximately 30 minutes by car or taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Alternatively, the Skybus Airport Shuttle is only $16 per person each way, takes approximately 1 hour and will drop you off at the hotel. Advance bookings are not required, simply proceed to the Skybus desk at the airport terminal. Once you are here, getting around Melbourne is very easy, with stops for all main tram routes just metres from our doorstep, whilst Flinders Street Railway Station is a short walk away. The hotel is perfectly located so that our guests can take advantage of all the great attractions Melbourne has to offer.For shopping, Bourke Street Mall, Myer and David Jones department stores are virtually on our doorstep, whilst Melbourne Central, QV and GPO shopping centres are all just a few minutes walk away. A quick tram ride will take you to DFO Spencer St, Bridge Rd’s factory outlet shops or the cosmopolitan shopping precincts of Chapel St, Brunswick St and St Kilda.We are surrounded by some of Melbourne’s finest restaurants and cafes, plus many truly creative and unique bars and nightspots which have developed in the city’s famous network of laneways. Our in-the-know Concierge Team can recommend a restaurant or bar to suit all tastes and budgets.With popular theatres such as Her Majesty’s and The Regent, Federation Square and the National Gallery of Victoria all within walking distance, you will be perfectly placed to enjoy all of the cultural treats Melbourne has to offer.Sporting fans are also spoilt for choice, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome), Rod Laver and Hisense Arenas all a short tram ride from the hotel’s front door.