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Where to stay Round 1 2026 v Storm

Posted by Squire on January 10, 2026 at 10:39am

G'day everyone. 
Taking my son ( it's his 16th birthday pressie) and my 17 yo daughter to round 1 in Melbourne. 
Hoping with the Storm rivalry (and the Lomax shenanigans) we get a decent away crowd. 
Question, can anyone recommend a hotel within walking distance of the ground. Not overly fussed on price as I want to make it a special occassion. I've done the googling and there appears to be quite a few but information is limited. I'm looking for one with onsite parking and preferably a pool. As we'll be there 2 days I'd like the hotel to be a bit of a sanctuary we can relax in after being out and about exploring. 
Thanks in advance everyone. Very confident for round 1. Storm have some big outs so I think we have a great chance of getting a result. 

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  • Electric Eel 2 January 10, 2026 at 11:10am

    I have stayed at the Wuest on Jolimont and the  antra on Jolimont. No issues with either.

  • Prof. Daz January 10, 2026 at 11:50am

    So many options, all within walking distance (nobody drives to the precinct down here), but so long as you have pre-selected a commiseration spot on Swan St or Bridge Rd all will be fine. 
    Go to Vlado's (steaaaaaak) and Mtn Culture Brewery and all will be fine. 

  • The Badger January 10, 2026 at 12:45pm

    Milano Apartments is up Swanston Street towards Queen Victoria Markets and Lygon Street.

    Quieter spot just outside of the hustle and bustle.

  • Tragiceel January 10, 2026 at 4:03pm

    I stayed at 381 Cremorne on Punt Street. Really good apartments and about 300 meter walking distance to AAMI.

  • Squire January 10, 2026 at 5:07pm

    Thanks all. I've booked Mantra. 

    • Poppa > Squire January 13, 2026 at 10:50am

      That's nice but make sure the kids are busy somewhere else when you bring her back! 

      • Prof. Daz > Poppa January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm

        Poppaaaaaaaa. 
        PS: good one 

  • Prof. Daz January 13, 2026 at 2:30pm

    So, Squire is apparently hosting a commiseration party at Mantra? Phil Mann & I will be at AAMI with one of those truly weird creatures, a mate who follows both Eels & Storm. I know, heresy. We would be happy to meet up somewhere and, if the Storm win, we can offer out mate as human sacrifice. Because that's what friends are for. 

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