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The Prince Hotel vs The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series

Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Prince ranks significantly higher than Art Series - The Olsen. The Prince has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 9 publications such as Insight Guides, Gayot and Travel + Leisure.

The Prince Hotel
The Prince Hotel
7 / 10
2 Acland Street, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182
From $123 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"The Prince has not one but multiple watering holes, the better to serve its über-hip, night-owl clientele."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Cutting-edge design, contemporary artworks and sculptural furniture, and spare yet inviting luxury make this boutique hotel perfect for aficionados of unfussy elegance." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"The Prince has always been one of the city's hippest addresses, and a major refurb a few years ago simply upped the ante."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Prince has a suitably dramatic lobby and the rooms are an interesting mix of the original pub’s proportions, natural materials and a pared-back aesthetic." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Slick, minimalist interior design and understated luxury is the order of the day at this boutique hotel."
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The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series
The Olsen Melbourne - Art Series
7 / 10
637 - 641 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
From $99 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Restaurant
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Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This upscale boutique hotel is located in the heart of Australia’s trendy South Yarra neighborhood, which is filled with shops, restaurants and bars." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The second and largest of three artist-themed digs from Art Series Hotels, the 229-room Olsen is also the most aesthetically accessible." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Bold landscape murals from New South Wales artist John Olsen hang in the public spaces at the 229-suite property." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Art hotel inspired by Australian painter John Olsen, on Melbourne’s premier boutique shopping strip." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Is it an art gallery or a hotel? After resting the head here on a number of occasions, we’re still unsure what’s the best part of staying at the Olsen." Full review
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