The romantic city of Gold Coast is full of attractions, such as Surfers Paradise Beach and Warner Bros. Movie World, and is loved for its shopping and golf courses.
The romantic city of Sunshine Coast is full of attractions, such as Sunshine Plaza and Twin Waters Golf Club, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
If you're planning a night at the opera, Sydney Opera House in Sydney Central Business District should be top of your list. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Open Air Cinema is just a short walk away.
You can stroll along Circular Quay for relaxing water views when you're in The Rocks. Let yourself be amazed at the museums in the area— your cultural tour starts here. If you carry on walking you'll get to Overseas Passenger Terminal, King Street Wharf, and Milsons Point Wharf for some more water views.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Sydney Harbour Bridge— just one of the monuments located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from the center of Sydney. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Melbourne Central, a popular place for shoppers in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Splash some more cash at Queen Victoria Market, Emporium Melbourne, and QV Centre.
Hoping to do some gaming? Lucky for you, Crown Casino is a popular spot in Southbank. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.
Why not catch an event at Marvel Stadium, a major stadium in Docklands. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Marvel Stadium is cool, you also might like Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Cricket Ground, both located nearby.
When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to Surfers Paradise Beach— one of the most popular seaside spots located 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from central Gold Coast. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Budds Beach, Northcliffe Beach, and Narrowneck Beach, located nearby.
Imagine soaking up the atmosphere at Rod Laver Arena, a major stadium in Melbourne Central Business District. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Rod Laver Arena is cool, you also might like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Marvel Stadium, both located nearby.
Perfect location in Sydney for my honeymoon! We received a free room upgrade and once staff learned it was out honeymoon they surprised us with a free bottle of champagne and chilled glasses right at our door. We had a beautiful view on the top floor, and the bathroom was clean. We would absolutely stay here again.
Perfect location in Sydney for my honeymoon! We received a free room upgrade and once staff learned it was out honeymoon they surprised us with a free bottle of champagne and chilled glasses right at our door. We had a beautiful view on the top floor, and the bathroom was clean. We would absolutely stay here again.
The hotel is very nice. I specifically booked this hotel because it stated on the booking website that it had an airport shuttle; highlighting this as "a rare find". Very disappointed to find on our arrival that it did not have a shuttle and cost an additional $80 in transport fees.
Our room was a fabulous king suite with balcony views. The location was excellent. We stayed just one night before flying out the next morning so we did not have time to enjoy the hotel as much as we'd like.
The hotel is very nice. I specifically booked this hotel because it stated on the booking website that it had an airport shuttle; highlighting this as "a rare find". Very disappointed to find on our arrival that it did not have a shuttle and cost an additional $80 in transport fees.
Our room was a fabulous king suite with balcony views. The location was excellent. We stayed just one night before flying out the next morning so we did not have time to enjoy the hotel as much as we'd like.
Kathryn
Reviewed September 14, 2026Reviewed September 14, 2026
Great location and brand new hotel. Parking a car is not on-site which is a bit of a bummer but nice walkability and easy Hwy access. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Great location and brand new hotel. Parking a car is not on-site which is a bit of a bummer but nice walkability and easy Hwy access. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Debbie
Reviewed January 30, 2025Reviewed January 30, 2025
As a person in a wheelchair, I appreciated the simple layout of the rooms. Easy place to store my chair (I'm always looking for the place of the outlets) and pretty simple desk chairs to use. The beds are always too high for me so I always need to boost myself with the desk chairs.
Some hotels go over the top with their desk chairs making it hard to climb into bed. But this was pretty straight forward.
As a person in a wheelchair, I appreciated the simple layout of the rooms. Easy place to store my chair (I'm always looking for the place of the outlets) and pretty simple desk chairs to use. The beds are always too high for me so I always need to boost myself with the desk chairs.
Some hotels go over the top with their desk chairs making it hard to climb into bed. But this was pretty straight forward.
We are a retired American couple. We stayed at the Howie for 2 days. The location is excellent. It is literally about 50 ft from some of the most famous "lanes" in Melbourne.
The ground floor has a cafe which was very busy each day. There are countless eateries on the streets surrounding the hotel.
There is a coin operated washer & dryer availabe, which worked great (the front desk will make change for you).
The staff was very friendly & helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
We are a retired American couple. We stayed at the Howie for 2 days. The location is excellent. It is literally about 50 ft from some of the most famous "lanes" in Melbourne.
The ground floor has a cafe which was very busy each day. There are countless eateries on the streets surrounding the hotel.
There is a coin operated washer & dryer availabe, which worked great (the front desk will make change for you).
The staff was very friendly & helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Great hotel and location in the center of town. Nice spacious room, very good breakfast buffet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Great hotel and location in the center of town. Nice spacious room, very good breakfast buffet, friendly helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.
Rhonda
Reviewed November 21, 2024Reviewed November 21, 2024
My friend and I stayed at the Song Hotel while we were visiting Sydney and we loved it! It was in a great location, right near a subway station and bus stops (and a quick ride from the airport). It was also easy to walk to nearby neighborhoods that had lots of restaurants and bars. The breakfast buffet was amazing every morning, and the dinners we had at the hotel restaurant were awesome. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very welcoming and kind. We would highly recommend!
My friend and I stayed at the Song Hotel while we were visiting Sydney and we loved it! It was in a great location, right near a subway station and bus stops (and a quick ride from the airport). It was also easy to walk to nearby neighborhoods that had lots of restaurants and bars. The breakfast buffet was amazing every morning, and the dinners we had at the hotel restaurant were awesome. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the staff was very welcoming and kind. We would highly recommend!
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The room was immaculate - the best is possibly the cosiest bed I’ve ever slept it. Amazing business facilities. Top class place!
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The room was immaculate - the best is possibly the cosiest bed I’ve ever slept it. Amazing business facilities. Top class place!
Nat
Reviewed September 1, 2026Reviewed September 1, 2026
We were nervous about noise when we realised that the river view rooms overlooked the railway line as well but the bedrooms are double glazed and we slept just fine! The hotel is a great location for getting around on the free trams too. Staff are incredibly helpful. The only downside for us was the internet which was incredibly slow for a major city. We’re from New Zealand but this won’t be an issue for locals.
We were nervous about noise when we realised that the river view rooms overlooked the railway line as well but the bedrooms are double glazed and we slept just fine! The hotel is a great location for getting around on the free trams too. Staff are incredibly helpful. The only downside for us was the internet which was incredibly slow for a major city. We’re from New Zealand but this won’t be an issue for locals.
Rob
Reviewed September 19, 2026Reviewed September 19, 2026