Pullman East Melbourne
An outdoor pool facing the MCG, under 3 km from Rod Laver Arena
About this hotel
Pullman East Melbourne positions its outdoor pool, spa and sauna on a property that looks out over the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Fitzroy Gardens, a setting that makes the pool deck double as one of the better views in the neighbourhood on a clear afternoon. Jolimont Station is a 2-minute walk, useful on match days when driving into the precinct turns into a slow crawl, and Rod Laver Arena, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Princess Theatre are all under 3 km away for anyone splitting a stay between sport and gardens. Rooms and suites are set in modern decor with large windows, most looking over Melbourne City, and the connectivity lounge with high-speed WiFi and flexible seating gives business travellers a working space beyond the room.
- Outdoor pool
- Spa
- MCG views
- Connectivity lounge
Our take
This suits sports fans and garden walkers more than nightlife seekers, since the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens views are the property's real selling point over CBD laneway proximity. The outdoor pool works best for warmer months given it lacks the year-round heating of some CBD indoor pools, so travellers visiting in winter should set expectations accordingly. Jolimont Station's two-minute walk makes match-day logistics far easier than driving.
- ✓Book well ahead for AFL or cricket match weekends, East Melbourne fills up fast
- ✓Walk to Fitzroy Gardens in the morning before the outdoor pool gets its afternoon sun crowd
- ✓Use Jolimont Station rather than driving on event days, parking near the MCG disappears fast
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool facing the MCG
- Spa and sauna on site
- 2-minute walk to Jolimont Station
- Under 3 km from Rod Laver Arena
Why guests love itThe outdoor pool with the MCG in view is what made this stay memorable, a rare combination of a genuine swim and one of the better sightlines in East Melbourne. Jolimont Station being two minutes away turned match-day logistics into a non-issue when driving would have meant circling for parking. Rod Laver Arena and the Royal Botanic Gardens both stayed under 3 km, easy enough to split a day between sport and gardens.