Amora Hotel Riverwalk Melbourne

Bedroom was clean and most comfortable. Exactly what I was looking for. Top marks - I relaxed as soon as opened the door!

Every thing was very good except for the very loud music until 11.30pm!

I stayed at the Amora Melbourne for four nights. The experience was okay—but a few issues made it less enjoyable than expected. The room and corridors had a musty smell. My heating didn’t work properly (only blew cold air), and although a technician came, it wasn’t immediately resolved. I was offered a room change but was already halfway through my stay; I received a small space heater instead. Corridors were often blocked by housekeeping trolleys/vacuum cleaners, making access difficult (especially as I use a walking stick). The carpet in the corridors also had a number of large stains. Despite signs encouraging towel reuse, mine were replaced daily. The ceiling had dozens of small dead bugs—likely gnats or midges—clearly not a new problem. The spa bath couldn’t be used properly due to limited hot water. The breakfast buffet was basic and, I felt, overpriced; barista coffee wasn’t included, and the self-serve machine sprayed milk/chocolate everywhere. I also witnessed poor service when an well-dressed (and not young) guest asked for a serviette to clean up a floor spill—a staff member, who wasn't busy handed him a serviette instead of cleaning up the spill. IT systems seemed unreliable, even the post-stay customer survey link didn’t work. On the upside, the location is great, the room rate was fair, and Jacob behind the bar was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and professional. He was the service standout. With some improvements, this could be a much better hotel.

Very clean, quiet and close to public transport. Staff are very helpful and friendly

We had a great stay here. Staff, food were excellent and great room too.

Our family of 5 stayed for 4 nights. There wasn't a table for 5 in the restaurant; we were split across 2-3 tables each time and were often asked to sit in a glass room separate to the main restaurant. Given you could book a two bedroom apartment for 6 people this is rude. We asked the staff questions and were mostly unable to get an answer. Or got very different answers. Our bathroom had hair caught in the drain from the beginning to the end of our stay. Showers were difficult to navigate and seemed to have two temperatures - very hot or cold. We had to ask for teabags to be replaced (and were given 2 at a time) and the aircondititioner didn't work. We were woken to the courtyard being cleaned at dawn each morning.

Great overnight place in heart of Richmond

I had a fabulous stay. I appreciated the well equipped kitchenette and independence yet all of the normal services of a hotel eg restaurant and room service. The bed was not very comfy.

Its lovely being so close to the river and walk. Tram right outside is very helpful. Rooms are very spacious.

Nil

Friendly and relaxed bar areas. Downside: Shower over skinny bath.

It was a great stay!

Hotel itself was lovely, room was comfortable. I got the room with a bath, that was lovely. Had a nice hot jetted bath. however, the shower wasn't great. Couldn't work out the temperature; either cold or hot, and pressure was very low. Attended on a day that was raining but the paths by the Yarra looked amazing.

It is a convenient, well appointed hotel providing great service and amenities. I have stayed here before and will stay there again. Always willing to recommend this accomodation.

Was comfortable but room lacked info on starting tv or breakfast menu.

Room aircon did not work, despite requests to fix. Arguments late a night in adjoining rooms and people throwing up in the lift wasn't great either ! Overall, this place is 10 years overdue for a refurb, looks very tired. More like a 3 star hotel, at best

A very weird hotel to say the least. It feels like a time capsule from the 80s... but the late 80s when everything started to go downhill. I will firstly say that that the service staff were lovely and helpful and the outside and bar restaurant looks amazing. It really feels like this place is deserving of it's 4-star rating at this point, that is, until you get to the bedrooms. Having stayed at the Amora in Sydney several times, I wasn't expecting to be staying in Motel-style accommodation in the centre of the Melbourne. The rooms are tight, small and poorly laid out. Everything is dusty, dirty, old and broken or on the verge of breaking. There were two powerpoints in the entire room and none next to the bed. The balcony is not even slightly private and you essentially have to have your curtains drawn all day and night if you want privacy. The walls are paper thin, you could hear neighbours arguing. The bathrooms are incredibly dated and mine in particular had an opening window/door situation over the shower/bath set up that didn't close properly which meant that when I had a shower, the bed got wet... which not only sucks having to sleep on a wet bed, but makes me wonder how long it's been like this and how the mattress is holding up with that kind of exposure to moisture. I definitely wouldn't stay again as I feel the experience falls far short of the price point, essentially paying 4-5 star hotel prices in the middle of the city for a regional seaside town style motel.

Great property with very nice rooms.

Easy access and on site parking

Great location