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About the Hotel

488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

Rooms and Apartments

Arrow on Swanston provides 114 serviced apartments in Melbourne City. Apartment options include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom layouts. Each apartment contains a microwave, hotplates, fridge, glassware, crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, and dishwashing facilities. Apartments feature a flat-screen 40-inch LED TV, a Queen bed or King bed, and a sofa bed. Most studio apartments include a balcony upon request. The Luxury Family Penthouse Apartment features floor-to-ceiling glazing. The Family Apartment has a Queen bed in the main bedroom, a double bed in the other, and a sofa bed in the living room.

Leisure Amenities

Guests have access to resort-style facilities including an outdoor lap pool, sauna, and a fully-equipped gym. There is also a self-service laundry, hair salon, and café. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available through room service.

Location in Carlton

Arrow on Swanston is in the heart of Melbourne, in Carlton, the birthplace of Melbourne's café culture. Fed Square is nearby. The Bourke Street Mall is also near the property and features department stores, fashion retailers, and eateries on GPO Lane. The State Library of Victoria is about 1 km away. Melbourne Zoo showcases over 320 species of animals in natural habitats. The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Hospital, and Royal Melbourne Hospital are a 4-minute drive from the property.

Transport

Arrow on Swanston has easy access to tram stops just outside the doors. The Queensberry tram stop is a 'Super Stop' with a tram every 1-2 minutes. Melbourne Central train station is a 10-minute walk. Southern Cross railway station is also within a short walk.

Hotel Services

Arrow on Swanston provides 24/7 reception and security. An iron and ironing board are available upon request. A hairdryer is provided. High-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary. Rooms also have a kitchenette. The building also offers a café.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Two Single Bedroom Apartment
Max:
3 persons
43 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Sauna
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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
Max:
2 persons
28 m² 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Sauna
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Family Apartment
Max:
2 persons
38 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Sauna
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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre
Melbourne 1.1 km
Airports
Essendon Fields (MEB) 14.9 km
Tullamarine (MEL) 21.7 km
Train
Flagstaff Train Station 1.0 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Barber shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Laundry
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Saltwater pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia
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488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia
Nearby
Store
Melbourne Central
570 m
Public Building
Supreme Court of Victoria
570 m
Restaurants
Cafe Crema On Swanston
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The First Bigmama
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Toto's Pizza House
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Lambs Restaurant
480 m
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ILoveIstanbul
450 m
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Tam Tam
320 m
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IL Dolce Freddo
550 m
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Saigon Pho Carlton
510 m
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Pho Non La
530 m
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Sarawak Kitchen Express
380 m
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