Akom At Docklands Melbourne
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Akom At Docklands Review
The comfortable 4-star Akom At Docklands Melbourne, set approximately 10 minutes by car from the interactive multilevel SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, offers a seasonal outdoor pool as well as a fitness club. Just a pleasant stroll away from the easy-to-access Docklands Stadium, this Melbourne aparthotel is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD with a diverse range of restaurants, designer fashion boutiques, cafe-filled laneways, bars, galleries and spacious parks.
You can relish Italian cuisine at Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano located within an easy walking distance of the hotel.
The Akom At Docklands Melbourne enjoys its great location at 400 metres of Newquay Promenade. The comfortable accommodation is a minute's walk from Victoria Harbour and 20 km from Essendon Fields airport.
Entertainment options in the area feature Melbourne City Marina within 2.2 km of this Melbourne property.
The 11 rooms at the accommodation comprise a balcony and a dining area. A shower, together with such amenities as a hairdryer and towels, are also at guests' disposal. Some of the units look out over the courtyard.
Well-connected to many sights, Akom At Docklands is not very far from Southern Cross Coach Terminal bus station.
This Melbourne property goes the extra mile to provide guests with fitness classes to help them stay fit.
Impressions
Attention all you hard-working, deal-sealing, conference-attending business travelers! Have you been dreaming of a business trip that feels more like a resort getaway? Look no further than Akom at Docklands - your ultimate oasis in Melbourne. Picture this: after a long day of pounding the pavement, sealing those deals and making those connections, you can kick back and relax in style at the hotel's swimming pool. And guess what? It's not just any old indoor pool - it's a fabulous outdoor swimming pool, complete with a seasonal outdoor pool and garden area. Imagine taking a dip, feeling the warm Melbourne breeze on your skin and just unwinding as the sun sets over the stunning city skyline. Oh, and speaking of sunsets, why not fire up the barbeque grills and have an impromptu networking event with your fellow business travelers? Bond over some sizzling Aussie sausages and steaks while swapping stories of your latest business triumphs.
I'd highly recommend timing your stay at Akom at Docklands during the warmer months when you can fully take advantage of the hotel's outdoor amenities. Spring and summer in Melbourne are absolutely magical, and being able to bask in the sunshine by the pool or have a leisurely evening barbecue in the garden area is just the icing on the cake. Plus, after a refreshing swim, you can cool off with a drink from the poolside bar and toast to your successful business endeavors. So, if you're longing for a business trip that seamlessly blends work and relaxation, Akom at Docklands is the ultimate destination for you. Trust me, you'll never want to stay in a stuffy, old-fashioned business hotel again after experiencing the perfect balance of work and play at Akom at Docklands.
Positives and negatives
- One of the absolutely fantastic hotels with harbour views in Melbourne.
- Particularly good location walk from a tram station.
- Within a 5-minute drive from Crown Melbourne and walk from pubs and casinos.
- Lovely modern rooms with half bathrooms.
- Reasonably large bathrooms with assortment of great toiletries, including a bathtub and an overhead shower.
- Fresh Indian menu in the trendy restaurant.
- Excellent service provided.
- Good prices for the area.
- Wi-Fi was very poor for such a hotel.
- Minor complaints about a few not very friendly employees.
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness centre
- lift
- garden
- air conditioning
Rooms
Facilities
Facilities
- Flat-screen TV
Rooms
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Relax
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Garden area
- Fitness centre
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Melbourne Zoo 3.46 km (2.15 mi.)
- Collins Street 2.03 km (1.26 mi.)
- Old Melbourne Gaol 2.21 km (1.37 mi.)
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium 2.07 km (1.29 mi.)
- Federation Square 2.35 km (1.46 mi.)
- Docklands Stadium 970 m (3182 ft)
- Eureka Skydeck 2.13 km (1.32 mi.)
- Crown Melbourne 2.36 km (1.47 mi.)
- State Library Victoria 2.12 km (1.32 mi.)
Summary
| ✔️ Rating | 8.4 / 10 |
| 🏷️ Min Price | $185 |
| 🔑 Rooms | 11 |
| ⭐ Reviews | 565 |
| 📍 Landmarks nearby | Melbourne Zoo , Collins Street , Old Melbourne Gaol |
| 🏆 Rankings | #5 in Melbourne Hotels With Pool #19 in Melbourne hotels near Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine |