Positioned in an unrivalled location in the very heart of Melbourne, The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure is a 4.5 star hotel surrounded by the city's most popular business and shopping precincts, theatres, galleries, bars and restaurants. With vibrant Bourke St Mall right on your doorstep, other attractions like Federation Square, Southbank, Her Majestys and Regent Theatres, Queen Victoria Markets and Melbourne Central Shopping Complex are just a short stroll away. In addition, a quick tram ride will take you to all major sporting venues including the MCG and Etihad Stadium plus the citys cosmopolitan shopping and entertainment hotspots such as St Kilda, Chapel Street Bridge Road and Brunswick Street.Rooms are spacious and contemporary and have opening windows for fresh air, TV, DVD players with a complimentary DVD library, pay movies, 8 Foxtel channels, fully stocked mini-bars, microwaves, toasters, personal safes plus broadband internet connectivity.The hotel features a well-equipped gymnasium, heated indoor relaxation pool, the chic and cosy Cocoon Bar, The Louden Kitchen & Grill plus 24 hour room service. Other guest facilities include same-day laundry service, valet or self parking and the most knowledgeable Concierge in town ready to provide you with all the information you need to make your Melbourne stay memorable.Getting There: Being located right in the heart of Melbourne, the hotel is incredibly easy to get to. We are approximately 30 minutes by car or taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Alternatively, the Skybus Airport Shuttle is only 16 per person each way, takes approximately 1 hour and will drop you off at the hotel. Advance bookings are not required, simply proceed to the Skybus desk at the airport terminal. Once you are here, getting around Melbourne is very easy, with stops for all main tram routes just metres from our doorstep, whilst Flinders Street Railway Station is a short walk away.