Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly Melbourne aparthotel in Carlton with a fitness center

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

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool
The price is AED 217
AED 261 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan

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
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
4 bedrooms
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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
Hair dryer
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

  • Lygon Street - 5 min walk
  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 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 Melbourne aparthotel in Carlton with a fitness center
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

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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

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
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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)
  • Vending machine
  • Hair salon

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
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

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.

Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay, numerous facilities and great staff at the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well laid out, with the bedroom able to be separated by sliding doors. All in all very comfortable for a budget priced stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay in the city centre with the great facilities and welcoming staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ava

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay in the centre of the city with all proper facilities including food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with all the essential services and the best quality of food
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay in the city with the best food and great and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view from the rooftop of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Variety of food and drink options for the weekend and served with unique style
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb stay with quality of food and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best and safe stay in my history and my family feel more comfortable as compared to other stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in the centre of city and facilities for the guests are too good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would have given 5 stars but the cop shop is over the road and ya get disturbed by their sirens
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great food too and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility and great staff that are willing to work with dedication and serve their customers in the best way possible
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay is perfect, staff is quite good and rooms were also spacious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in the city and get all facilities ready for the day
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay with great facilities and good food for everyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great view from the rooftop of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with great staff at our new facility in the area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and big room for the family
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with warm welcome and good vibes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the location was perfect for my visit to Melbourne University
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were cleaned and spacious with the new carpet in front door and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay with great facilities for your family members and friends
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb rooms with great view of the city centre and great food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024