Which is the more luxurious, modern and convenient to Melbourne Park among this two hotels ?<BR>Thanks.

Crown is the more luxurious and modern. Sheraton Southgate is closer to Melbourne Park (albeit only by about 300 metres). From the Sheraton to Melb park is about a 10 minute walk through parks beside the river.<BR>My only comment about Crown is that it is part of the Casino, and is therefore quite 'glitzy'. If those are the 2 hotels you want to pick from I'd choose the Sheraton. The other option would be Quay West at the Melbourne Park end of the Southgate complex - (the Sheraton is at the other end). They're fully serviced apartments - very nice, concierge, maid service etc. Just no room service for food, but there are cafes everywhere and a kitchen in your room.

I would stay at Crown Towers. I have stayed in 3 different types of rooms there & they all have been very nice.<BR>Don't be put off by the fact it is a casino as well. You can enter via. the main hotel lobby not the Casino Grand entrance, the Spa is on the 3rd. floor along with a Japanese rest & Breeses rest, mini tennis court, gym & pool. The 1st floor has 3 other rest, its only when you decide to go into the shopping area & many other ret. that you start to feel the Casino is near.<BR>Check out the Conservator Res. on the 1st. floor. for a wonderful afternoon tea Sat & Sund. <BR>Crown Towers is the newest of the two & the one we now stay at. If you are staying for any length of time its worth buying the Privaliges Card. Check it out on the www.

x Aussie :<BR>About the rooms of the Crown Towers, What do you think of the Crystal Club Room ?<BR>Thanks.<BR>

Crystal Club Room is not actually a room for accommodation. You have to pay extra for access for your stay. It's basically a huge room with a beautiful view of Melbourne where you can go at any time of the day for a bit to eat or a drink. They have the papers to read etc. There is a full breakfast available. I'm not too sure about lunch but they also have drinks and nibbles at cocktail hour. That's a very brief rundown of what I know about it. Worth checking out.