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Tolarno Hotel vs The Cullen, Prahran

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Art Series - The Cullen is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tolarno Hotel. Art Series - The Cullen scores 86 with accolades from 8 reviews like Jetsetter, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.

Tolarno Hotel
Tolarno Hotel
7 / 10
42 Fitzroy St., St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $61 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Set in the heart of St. Kilda's café, bar, and club precinct, Tolarno Hotel was once owned by artists who ran a gallery out of the space, and it still has an idiosyncratic artistic bent." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Tolarno was once the site of Georges Mora’s seminal gallery, Tolarno. The fine-dining restaurant downstairs now bears the name of his artist wife Mirka, as well as her original paintings." Full review
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Don't book a room at the front of the hotel if you're a light sleeper.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the heart of St Kilda’s café scene, this modernized hotel features contemporary artworks by local artists and original works by noted Melbourne artist Mirka Mora."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Stylish and bright en-suite bedrooms with Fifties and Sixties retro furnishings, original artwork, polished timber floors and all mod cons. Good value."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A prime location about five minutes walk from the beach as well as brightly colored rooms and public spaces decorated with original artwork by local artists, including former resident Mirka Mora." Full review
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The Cullen, Prahran
The Cullen, Prahran
8 / 10
164 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Prahran, Stonnington, Victoria 3181
From $97 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"From the lobby's life-size Cullen-customized fiberglass cows to the array of original canvases scattered throughout this cleverly designed building, visual provocation awaits at every turn."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Expect visions of Ned Kelly shooting you from the glam opaque room/bathroom dividers in this new and lively hotel, resplendent in the works of Sydney artist Adam Cullen." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Bright and airy rooms are all open-plan suites with full kitchenettes, and... are decorated with modern and abstract designs and artwork." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Each of the rooms offers a kitchenette and contemporary furnishings." Full review
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Book one of the 18 deluxe balcony suites to take advantage of outdoor space.
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"If you want to experience some of Melbourne's inner-city grunge, stay at boutique 'art' hotel The Cullen, located just off Chapel Street." Full review
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