Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with a fitness center and a sauna

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Premium Penthouse Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property - evening/night
Premium Penthouse Apartment | Living area | 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
View from property

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is AED 211
AED 232 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun

Room options

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Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • City view
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • 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
  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • 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
  • 27 sq m
  • 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

Four Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 8

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 - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

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 aparthotel with a fitness center and a sauna
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and a conference center are onsite. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with digital channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include free WiFi and a rainfall shower.
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.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free crib
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (9,688 square feet of space)
  • Laptop workspace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 200 units
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Arrow on Swanston pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Arrow on Swanston?

Self parking is available for AUD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Arrow on Swanston located?

This family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market. Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 7 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 14 minutes.

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Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 2575 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 306 out of 2575 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
hotel is at perfect location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great stay overall
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
i love this hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything from the lobby to the linens felt thoughtfully chosen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great pplace
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneeh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Walking distance to everything we wanted to see. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
easy parking and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Staff gave us great tips for local food spots. Really appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fabulous stay, great location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect stay, rooms were nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything felt freshly renovated and well-kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
one of the best hotel in melbourne
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The hotel is exceptional - friendly staff, lovely food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
easy parking and tram station nearby
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
great value for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
safe and clean place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
charming and cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
staff is very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anneeh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
i usually dont write reviews but this hotel is fab
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything felt fresh and well-maintained. Definitely coming back next time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
i love the ambience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The complimentary drinks in the mini fridge were a nice surprise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
They let us check in early at no extra cost. Super accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room smelled fresh and clean such a good first impression.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025