Lanson Place Parliament Gardens

We had multiple issues with our 7 nights stay. Which some has been addressed and fixed immediately. One thing we do recommend to confirm check upon arrival or when booking. Lack of view - we’ve booked the 1 bedroom premium room. From the pictures it looked like floor to ceiling big windows with open view but we were assigned to a room situated in the heritage floors (2nd) which the windows are 1.5m high so have to tippy toes to see the view. Limited sunlight also, bathroom has no window. Issues we encountered 1) hall way light - wasn’t working on the first night when we checked in at 11pm. We couldn’t even find our room number cause it was so dark, we used the torch on our phone. Wasn’t a nice first impression if you are scared of dark hallways. The sensor was fixed the next day. 2) phone wasn’t working - so we couldn’t contact the front desk. We got in late with a toddler, so we put on ‘do not disturb’ sign but someone banged the door at 8am, to reach us to ‘fix the issues’. Not sure why can’t they just slip us a note under the door. 3) so many flies - the breakfast restaurant have serious pest issues. There were more than 10 flies flying around the buffet and the tables. We didn’t feel comfortable eating there after one visit. The whole duration of the meal, we were waiving off the fly. Major hygiene concern! 4) housekeeping was very average, barely cleaned the room daily. Only made the bed. 5) overall the staff were all friendly, special appreciation to the male staff at the breakfast room. The lady duty manager didn’t seem friendly, carries an attitude and likes to talk over you. Location is great, round the corner from the tram line. Will I stay again, most likely not. Feels more like a 4 star hotel, definitely not 5 star.

This hotel is conveniently located between the CBD and the eastern suburbs of Fitzroy and Collingwood.  This hotel is the former headquarters of the Salvation Army so the hotel has a very nice entrance.  Staff are helpful and friendly and the rooms are comfortable and spacious.  The hotel features a gym and a swimming pool that is good for lane swimming but not leisure swim.  The rooms are nice but it is worth mentioning that unless you get the more expensive rooms you will face a wall and will have partial views only.  All in all, I would recommend this hotel due to its location and price/value.

Lovely rooms, beautiful swimming pool and spa, very conveniently located next to Parliament station. The staff are super friendly and helpful