The Olsen

637-641 Chapel Street, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

4.3 (1198)
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The Olsen is a five-star boutique hotel offering in South Yarra. It’s suits are adorned with the lyrical work of revered Australian landscape artist and Archibald Prize winner, Dr John Olsen.As you walk in, expect breathtaking murals and sculptures, with large prints in all hallways and suites. Aside from the excellent taste in art though, the Olsen boasts a gorgeous array of accommodation, and function venues for all manner of events.The Olsen boasts a courtyard and poolside contemporary function space. There are also three versatile gallery spaces for cocktail events, and the sophisticated yet breezy Spoonbill Restaurant and Bar downstairs.The Olsen is located on the South Yarra end of bustling, vibrant Chapel Street. Surrounded by trams and with South Yarra train station just around the corner, it’s also conveniently placed to quickly arrive in the city, Richmond, Prahran, and Toorak. Of course, it’s also within strolling distance of some excellent shopping.

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Teneille S Murray

November 17, 2025

Not bad but not great experience, not what you would expect from a 5 star hotel. Stayed in one of the top floor penthouses and it feels like it starting to get a little dated in the bathrooms/finishes. Was woken up at 7:30am by the cleaning staff having loud conversations outside the door, also you can constantly hear everyone’s doors opening and closing. Overall it’s a fine and comfortable hotel but lacks anything that gives it that extra special 5 star feeling.

Eugene Kee

October 23, 2025

Had a great 2 nights @ The Olsen. The staff were friendly & helpful, the room was comfortable & clean. The restaurant staff were professional. The location was fantastic! Only downsides were that some of the toiletries in the room ran out & the pillows were too soft. I would stay there again

Rhiarna Kate Ball

December 7, 2025

Had a lovely 3 night stay. The hotel is very nice with lots of beautiful art and great in-room facilities. Perfect location close to the station and Chapel Street but down a quiet street so doesn't feel too hustle bustle.

Olivia Martin

October 26, 2025

We recently stayed here as part of a family trip. My husband and I travelled with our infant twins and were very nervous about the endeavour. The Olsen proved to be the perfect choice for us. Spacious and clean rooms in addition to excellent service from all the staff we had the pleasure of dealing with. We will need to travel to Melbourne again in the future and have every intention of staying at the Olsen again.

H G

October 2, 2025

It's pretty sub-par. Thought it was a bit cheap for a 5 star, but that's because it's like a 3 star in quality. So ended up being too expensive for the quality. I usually stay at a 3 star hotel for half this price and my room is always bigger than the one we got here, and the quality is the exact same. Parking is pretty expensive for a 5 star too. The location is decent. The art is interesting. But the size, quality, and just general vibe is not worth the money in the slightest. We had the tiniest room for $250 a night. Would never be back and would not recommend to a friend.


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