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Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Lygon Street

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Premium Penthouse Apartment
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
4 Bedrooms Apartment | Terrace/patio
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
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In the heart of Melbourne, Arrow on Swanston offers a welcoming retreat near Lygon Street. Unwind at the sauna, enjoy a coffee at Cafe Crema or take in stunning city views from the rooftop terrace. With an outdoor pool and hair salon on site, this aparthotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • 200 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is €63
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Apartment

Deluxe King Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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4 Bedrooms Apartment

4 Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Triple Single Beds Apartment

Triple Single Beds Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Premium Penthouse Apartment

Premium Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Private kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Private kitchen

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Private kitchen

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Interior

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Private kitchen

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Living area

Spacious Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Interior

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Family Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Triple Single beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.2 out of 10, Very good, 2,126 reviews
The price is €51
includes taxes & fees
19 Jun - 20 Jun
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About the area

Map
488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 41 min drive
  • Showgrounds Station - 6 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 25 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 14 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bang Espresso - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Captain Melville - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arrow on Swanston

Arrow on Swanston offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Cafe Crema, which serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. A fitness centre and a sauna are offered, and apartments have conveniences such as fridges and microwaves. Fellow travellers love the location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes and Flagstaff Station is 14 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Indonesian, Spanish, Thai

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Property size

    • 200 apartments
    • Arranged over 9 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.8 per cent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (4 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site self-parking (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Self parking on site (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • High chair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Rainfall shower head
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Laptop workspace
  • Conference centre (9688 square feet of space)

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout curtains
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Hair salon
  • Banquet hall

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • In the business district
  • In the shopping district
  • In the city centre
  • In the entertainment district
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 200 rooms
  • 9 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2003
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Special features

Dining

Cafe Crema – This café specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and light fare.
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Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.8 per cent

Parking

  • Self-parking costs AUD 25 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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Arrow on Swanston Carlton
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Frequently asked questions

Does Arrow on Swanston offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arrow on Swanston does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Arrow on Swanston?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Arrow on Swanston?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Arrow on Swanston?

Yes. Self-parking costs AUD 25 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Arrow on Swanston and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, hiking and rock climbing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near Arrow on Swanston?

Yes, Cafe Crema offers local cuisine.

Does Arrow on Swanston have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a stovetop, a fridge and a microwave.

What's the area around Arrow on Swanston like?

Arrow on Swanston is in Carlton, a short 7-minute walk from Melbourne Central Station and 6 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central. Travellers say that the aparthotel is in a great location.

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Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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