Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Escape to a family-friendly haven with an outdoor pool and rooftop views of Melbourne’s vibrant streets. Savor local cuisine at Cafe Crema or explore nearby Queen Victoria Market.

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Premium Penthouse Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
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Premium Penthouse Apartment | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Lounge area

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$79 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

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Showing 23 of 23 rooms

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

4 Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Triple Single Beds Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 291 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Premium Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

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

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 291 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

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

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe King Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

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

Spacious Family Apartment

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

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Penthouse Apartment

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

Triple Single beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

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, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 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 just a 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 center and a sauna are offered, and apartments have conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the location. The property is just 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

At a glance

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Property size

    • 200 apartments
    • Arranged over 9 floors
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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 available
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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
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Required at check-in

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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

Special features

Dining

Cafe Crema - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare.

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 percent

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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

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

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 to 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 like 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 center.

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 refrigerator, 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. Travelers say that the aparthotel is in a great location.

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Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay with great location with ideal conditions and good quality food
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay at perfect location with great staff and food is also very delicious
Emma, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location, clean and spacious rooms with great facilities makes the stay perfect
Penelope, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb stay with great facilities, staff is great, food is also very delicious and rooms were too spacious with clean and comfortable beds
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were spacious with clean bathrooms, staff is very humble with their guests and I loved the welcoming atmosphere of the hotel
Tracey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb stay, great location, with friendly staff which welcome you with special hospitality
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice rooms with spacious washrooms and nice views of the city
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with spacious bedrooms and staff members are very humble with their guests
Megan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious rooms with welcoming and friendly staff for the guests and the staff are also available in the dining area
Emily, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with aspects to the safety of the guests and staff members are also very polite and friendly with their guests
Bella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay is very quiet and safe, with great location and spacious rooms
Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great facility and great staff at the hotel with nice bedrooms and dinning area
Amanda, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not recommended
Very small room, we booked a two bedroom queen bed and twin bed. Basically we ended up with a double and single bed,bathroom very aged. Fridge door wouldn’t even close and seal properly. Parking access was good for the 4wd
Tony, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay in the aspect of the safety, healthy and delicious food with the best quality of breakfast
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location with having numerous of shopping malls nearby the hotel
Alexndra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, with friendly staff and great food too. Rooms were spacious with clean bathrooms
Sonia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay in the centre of the city with the best view and food .
Grace, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, spacious room and nice view from the balcony of the hotel
Sue, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Bathroom sink unusable.
Was given a ground floor room facing the back pool so couldn’t pull up blinds for four days. The sink in the bathroom could not fit both of my hands. No hair dryer as the room amenities stated. The elevator area smelled like trash.
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and spacious room with great food options for the family
Maria, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location
JADE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay, I especially liked the way of welcome and the welcome gifts which is given to their guests
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms, fantastic food and great service from the staff and great hospitality from the staff team
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location with ample space of parking and grocery store and shopping malls are located near the hotel
Pippa, 1-night trip