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About the Hotel

488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

Location

Situated on Swanston Street in Melbourne City, Arrow On Swanston offers direct access to the city's top venues for live music, theatre, and sporting events. The hotel's location within the university and hospital precincts provides convenience for both students and healthcare professionals. The Queensberry tram stop, positioned just outside, features a 'Super Stop' for easy wheelchair access with trams every 1-2 minutes.

Rooms

Arrow On Swanston presents 114 contemporary serviced apartments, ranging from affordable studios to four-bedroom penthouses with sweeping panoramic city views. Many apartments come with balconies upon request, providing additional outdoor space. Each accommodation includes a fully-equipped kitchenette, offering independence for dining in.

Wellness

Guests can enjoy resort-style amenities such as an outdoor lap pool, sauna, and a fully-equipped gym. These recreational options enhance the travel experience by providing opportunities for relaxation and fitness. The hotel also includes a self-service laundry for added convenience during longer stays.

Dining

Arrow On Swanston offers room service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, making dining a hassle-free affair. A café is also available on-site, providing options for snacks and light meals. The well-equipped kitchenettes allow guests to prepare their own meals, ideal for those looking to save on dining costs.

Business and Family-Friendly

Arrow On Swanston caters to corporate travellers with its proximity to business hubs and conference facilities. The serviced apartments are spacious enough to accommodate families, with configurations available that include multiple beds for comfort. Each apartment is designed to offer both space and privacy, accommodating various group sizes.

Highlights

Location: On Swanston Street, surrounded by city attractions

Rooms: 114 serviced apartments, including four-bedroom penthouses

Wellness: Outdoor lap pool and sauna

Dining: Room service and on-site café

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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Two Single Bedroom Apartment
3 persons
43 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Sauna
Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
2 persons
28 m² 
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Sauna
Family Apartment
2 persons
38 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Sauna
Family Penthouse Apartment
2 persons
75 m² 
2 Double beds
Shower
Sauna
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Getting around town

Transport options available

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

Amenities & services

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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
110 m
488 Swanston St
The First Bigmama
50 m
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Toto's Pizza House
500 m
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Lambs Restaurant
480 m
98-100 Lygon St Carlton
ILoveIstanbul
450 m
95 Lygon St
Tam Tam
320 m
1 Lygon St
IL Dolce Freddo
550 m
116 Lygon Street
Saigon Pho Carlton
510 m
106 Lygon Street
Pho Non La
530 m
112 Lygon St Carlton
Sarawak Kitchen Express
380 m
85 Franklin St
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