Quaint, Friendly and Down To Earth

My Review Of Jasper Hotel - Melbourne

If you are looking for a flashy, posh and bustling hotel where men constantly hold Blackberries to their ears, wear business suits and carry watches even more expensive than their vintage Rolls Royces, then this is not that place for you.

But, if tranquillity and personalized service is what you are after, then Jasper Hotel is your mini goldmine, conveniently located at the tip of Melbourne's CBD.


The reception staff must have been anticipating our arrival, as upon walking in they greeted my boyfriend and I by his name, which is unusual since he has a Middle Eastern, excruciatingly hard to pronounce, but all the while exotic name.

Tim, the manager escorted us to the elevator and showed us to our room. I have always stayed at large, more bustling hotels and never had I been treated so attentively by the reception staff.

Very refreshing.

The rooms were clean and well presented. Our beds were made each morning, and toiletries adequately replenished.

The hotel was conveniently located across the road from a major tram station, allowing us instant access to every angle to beautiful Melbourne city.

I preferred that we were not located directly in the heart of the CBD, as it allowed us to walk and discover gorgeous boutique restaurants and book stores that we wouldn't have visited otherwise.

Breakfast was amazing!

I did not even have to try the food to decipher this, as Jasper Kitchen was hustling and bustling morning after morning after morning after morning. The gorgeous aromas of fresh bread and coffee wafted through the lobby and into the elevators, and my boyfriend and I just couldn't wait to devour our meals. I must say, the poached eggs are simply fantastic!

Finally, I would like to thank Karl, who organized an airport shuttle bus for us within a few hours, when one would generally need to give 24 hours notice.

I would definitely stay here again, and recommend anybody who is looking for a quaint and down to Earth haven that is close to but far enough from the shops (just in case you run out of money) give it a try!