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About the Hotel

488 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia

Rooms & Amenities

Arrow on Swanston offers 114 serviced apartments, ranging from studios to four-bedroom penthouses. Each apartment includes a fully-equipped kitchenette with a microwave, cooktop, and refrigerator. Bed configurations include Queen beds, double beds, single beds, and sofa beds. Select units feature floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and city views. All apartments have high-speed Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and air conditioning.

Dining Options

The property has an on-site café serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Room service is available for all meals. Nearby dining options include Tony's Pizza, The Coffee Bean, and GPO Lane eateries. The Bourke Street Mall, a 5-minute walk away, features H&M, David Jones, and specialty food vendors.

Leisure & Facilities

Guests have access to an outdoor lap pool, sauna, and a gym with Technogym equipment. A self-service laundry and hair salon are available on-site. The Melbourne Zoo, showcasing over 320 animal species, is a short tram ride away. The State Library of Victoria, housing Ned Kelly's armor, is within walking distance.

Location & Transport

The hotel is on Swanston Street, a 4-minute drive from the University of Melbourne and St Vincent's Hospital. The Queensberry tram stop, with wheelchair access, is outside the building. Central Station is a 10-minute walk, and Federation Square is 2 km away. The Melbourne Cricket Ground and Royal Botanic Gardens are easily reachable by tram.

Services & Extras

24/7 reception and security are provided. Room service covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The concierge can assist with event tickets and local recommendations. Self-service laundry facilities and a hair salon are on-site. Corporate travelers can use the work desk and high-speed Wi-Fi in each apartment.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Standard Studio
Max:
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Sauna
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Two Single Bedroom Apartment
Max:
3 persons
465 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single bed
Shower
Sauna
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Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
Max:
3 persons
305 sq. feet 
Bed options:
1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
Shower
Sauna
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Melbourne3700 ft
Airports
Essendon Fields (MEB) 9.3 mi
Tullamarine (MEL) 13.5 mi
Train
Flagstaff Train Station3300 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid 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 loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Sauna

Room features

  • 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
1900 ft
Public Building
Supreme Court of Victoria
1900 ft
Restaurants
Cafe Crema On Swanston
400 ft
488 Swanston St
The First Bigmama
200 ft
466 Swanston St
Toto's Pizza House
1700 ft
101 Lygon St Carlton
Lambs Restaurant
1600 ft
98-100 Lygon St Carlton
Tam Tam
1100 ft
1 Lygon St
ILoveIstanbul
1500 ft
95 Lygon St
IL Dolce Freddo
1900 ft
116 Lygon Street
Killiney Kopitiam
1900 ft
114 Lygon Street Carlton
Saigon Pho Carlton
1700 ft
106 Lygon Street
Cafe Victoria
1600 ft
517 Elizabeth St
Sarawak Kitchen Express
1300 ft
85 Franklin St
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