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Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star aparthotel near Melbourne Museum

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Laundry

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Map
488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Lygon Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Queen Victoria Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Apartment

Deluxe King Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bedrooms Apartment

4 Bedrooms Apartment

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Single Beds Apartment

Triple Single Beds Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Penthouse Apartment

Premium Penthouse Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (1908)
The price is CA $84
per night
CA $92 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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About the area

Melbourne

Carlton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carlton aparthotel, you'll find Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market. Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne Museum - 14 min walk
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk
  • Marvel Stadium - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 7 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

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

Family-friendly 3.5-star aparthotel near Melbourne Museum
Arrow on Swanston offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this aparthotel measures 9688 square feet (900 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Arrow on Swanston. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 9688 sq ft of conference space
  • 900 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arrow on Swanston offers 200 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 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 showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 laundromat

Work spaces

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 drapes/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 center
  • In the entertainment district
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Rock climbing 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 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.8 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Arrow Swanston Apartment Carlton
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Arrow Swanston Aparthotel Carlton
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Arrow on Swanston Carlton
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Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 619 out of 2375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 744 out of 2375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 441 out of 2375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 292 out of 2375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 279 out of 2375 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Basic or the worst room ever!
Very basic and in a poor state. Family apartment with a sofa bed couch that you worried it would collapse if you sit on it. Used this for my daughter to sleep on, it folded up during the night. Most uncomfortable thing ever. Definately wouldn't stay here again! Location was good, close to Vic markets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Location is good but that’s about it!
Location is great - Swanston St with a tram stop literally at the front door. A short stroll to Lygon St, Queen Vic Markets and The library. The view from the terrace was amazing but unfortunately the praise stops there. We booked the penthouse apartment for our family of 4 for a four night stay, which advertised a queen bed and a sofa bed. The ‘sofa bed’ was a dodgy old futon that barely fit our 9 year old..no bedding other than an old, faded doona and only 1 pillow. The bedding on the queen bed was old and ratted and so thin. Everything felt stingy and cheap, not even any comfortable seating. It appears the apartment is privately owned and ran by Arrow on Swanston. We had to ask for extra towels and when I complained about the bedding their care factor was zero, but did provide a rollaway bed promptly which led me to believe it happens often. We have travelled to many different hotels in our time so you expect a certain amount of ammenities when you spend your hard earned cash on the holidays. There weren’t even any wine glasses in the ‘fully equiped’ kitchen, just one stinky tea towel and only 3 of everything else. So stingy! The staff didn’t give a hoot about my complaints hence this detailed review :) Won’t be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small and fowl smell in the room. Horrible car park Short single beds Old and out dated Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great unit close to transport
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
N.A
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed with room as it was quite cramped, couch unusable as it was very low and saggy. Room was also very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

JADE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Liked: Amenities
The reception area was chaotic and the hallways were dirty. Some people had dogs in their room which barked continually
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was quite service very good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location, parking was a bit suss, and limited without paying too much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious with clean bathrooms, staff is very humble with their guests and I loved the welcoming atmosphere of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay with great facilities, staff is great, food is also very delicious and rooms were too spacious with clean and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with aspects to the safety of the guests and staff members are also very polite and friendly with their guests
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ebony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is disgraceful and needs to be fully investigated, the grime in these rooms are shocking. Dried blood, spilt drinks, filth on every surface. Nothing like the photos advertised. Would NEVER recommend this to anyone. Management have made no attempt to process our promised refund despite us checking out within 12 hours of arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Konstantino

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay is perfect for me and my family, staff is very nice and friendly and welcomed us with welcoming gifts which I liked the most
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the aspect of the safety, healthy and delicious food with the best quality of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were newly built with having great balcony and space, food is also very nice which is served by the friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at perfect location with great staff and food is also very delicious
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
If 0 Was An Option I'd Give That
The listing says the Studio Apartment contains: 1) blackout curtains 2) city view 3) rainfall showerhead. 4) sleeps 3 It doesn't have any of these. No hand towels, no dish detergent and the reception staff barely speak English. The room was also dirty. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were very helpful in the process of check in and welcome their guests with welcome gifts
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024