Results 1 - 0 of 19 Windsor Hotel Review(s)
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 4/5 Posted by MR. GONZALEZ, Jose M, Spain in April 2008
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 5/5 Posted by MS. GREENING, jacqueline, Australia in September 2007
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| "Absolutley sensational. We had heard so much about the Windsor, and it certainly lived up to every expectation. Looking forward to the refurbishment next year. Well done Asia Rooms for a fabulous price." |
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 3/5 Posted by MR. THURSTON, Robin, Australia in September 2007
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| "Two problems, (1) we stayed on the third floor and unfortunately the floor surface above must be made of wood because we could clearly hear movement, every time the person(s) above moved around their room (foot steps). The noise was such that it stopped us going to sleep in the eveninig and woke us in the morning. IF we stay in the Windsor again it would not be on the third floor.
(2) Dispite leaving the room at 1000 to tour Melbourne, with the please clean up our room sign on the door, when we returned at 4pm, to shower & change for dinner and a show, the room had not been serviced. We had to call for a service, which then required us to wait, and then we were rushed to get ready for our dinner booking at 5.30 and ultimately make the 7.30 show. " |
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3/5 Posted by MR. MESIC, Michael, Australia in August 2007
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| "Service by all contacted was good and what is to be expected by this class of hotel.
Compared to the actual room size the bathroom was hopeless, 2 people could not move in it. No place to put personnel bathroom ammendities for 1 let alone 2 people.
The room overlooked an alleyway and every morning got woken by delivery & garbage trucks." |
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5/5 Posted by MR. PRINGLE, Andrew, Australia in July 2007
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| "This hotel is an absolute credit to its owners - and to Melbourne. I have never experienced such outstanding service in Australia, usually being subjected to some "attitude" or feeling that my request was an inconvenience. Not so in The Windsor - nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel very special from the moment the doorman took our cases from the taxi when we arrived. Friendly, professional, knowledgable staff, who clearly really enjoy working in this iconic hotel.
Our first room was disappointing-reproduction "antique effect" furniture and a view of a back alley - a shame when we booked a deluxe room. It had the feeling of "grandma's front room" with doylies and lace. We were moved after one phone call to a magnificient, palatial room overlooking Parliament, with tasteful period furniture - more what I had imagined in staying at The Windsor. Two small points to work on - the (over) heating in our room was connected to the hotel's central system, with no individual control of temperature. This meant we were sweltering in our room, as the central heating system tried to counteract wintry Melbourne weather. It became sufffocating. Also, the bathrooms were more than adequate, but I had hoped for grand old marble bathrooms in such a building, rather than an 80s style shiny renovation, with one washbasin. It functioned, but did lack the character of the rest of the room. This could well be the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on - and what a treat having a separate dressing room, where we could dump all our winter clothes and still keep out beautiful living area tidy.
I lived in Melbourne for years and always wanted to stay in this hotel. Without doubt, it is now my hotel of choice when visiting my former home- a real piece of the city's history at rates charged by some boutique hotels with questionable service and pokey rooms. I know where my dollars will go from now on. " |
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4/5 Posted by MR. SNEYD, Robert, Australia in June 2007
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| "A delightful hotel.
Only complaint is that the Cricketer's Bar was too smokey, would love to have spent time in there." |
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4/5 Posted by MR. VRTIK, Marian, Australia in March 2007
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| "The Windsor hotel has an excellent location in Melbourne CBD. The old world interior is unfortunately a little tired/run down particularly in the corridors. The service is excellent. The facilities are sufficient but perhaps not as extensive as one would expect of a hotel in its category. Overall, it is a good choice for a business traveler/ tourist who plans to spend most of the time exploring the city." |
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4/5 Posted by MR. POLLARD, Andrew, Australia in February 2007
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| "I would have to say one of the best hotels I have ever stayed in, the food and service simple the best.
Lunch in the Grand Ballroom on Sundays not to be missed." |
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4/5 Posted by GRAY, Stephen, Australia in August 2006
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| "My favourite Melbourne hotel (Hatton- South Yarra) was booked out, so on a whim I decided to look into staying at the Windsor. Asiarooms had good rates for a Deluxe room so we booked it. We arrived at the hotel a bit before midday which was earlier than the official checkin time. The staff got off on the wrong foot when the doorman failed to notice or arrival so didn't open the door or assist with our (albeit light) luggage. That was followed by The receptionist not having to coutesy to even check if a room was available to accomodate a slightly early checkin. He simply said "Checkin time is at 2:00. Leave your bags with concierge." The lobby looks a bit tired and in need of renovation to make it a bit more "grand" in keeping with the hotel's projected image.
Upon our return at 2:00 all was redeemed. Our room was ready, our bags had already been taken upstairs and we had been given a room at the front of the hotel overlooking Parliament House. The Deluxe room wasn't enormous, but the high cieling created a greater sense of space. I liked the fact that one entered into a small anteroom with doors leading off into the bedroom and bathroom. The room was well laid out and clasically furnished without being twee.
Those who like their hotels American Beige or late 90s "boutique" dark wood veneer and frosted glass (which is now so much the rage) won't like the Windsor. Anyone wanting to escape such ubiquity will love it." |
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4/5 Posted by CORRAN, Dr Trevor, Australia in July 2006
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| "We found the service and quality of accomodation as good as it was five years ago when we last stayed there on our wedding anniversary. We had stayed there on our honeymoon night the previous year. It was a delight to catch up with Joseph who had been our butler on previous occasions when we had stayed in a suite. This time he came and met us in 111 restuarant." |
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