Alto Hotel on Bourke

4.0 star property

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Front of property
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa
One Bedroom Apartment | Private kitchenette
Reception
One Bedroom Apartment - Spa  | Living room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Crown Casino
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

One Bedroom Apartment - Spa

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Two Bedroom Apartment

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

King Studio Plus

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Queen Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King or Twin Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Petite Queen Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at Alto Hotel on Bourke, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne and Marvel Stadium. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Crown Casino and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

What's nearby

  • Marvel Stadium - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crown Casino - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bourke Street Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station - 3 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 9 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mail Exchange Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brightside Coffee & Bagels - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The King Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Alto Hotel on Bourke

Beaux Arts hotel in Melbourne
Alto Hotel on Bourke offers 50 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (AUD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; AUD 20 to 20 for adults and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 85.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 20 to 20 for adults, and AUD 20 to 20 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping fee: AUD 50 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 85.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

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Alto Hotel on Bourke Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy reach of Southern Cross station.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Apartment style and lobby facilities and coffee machine. Nice kitchen in apartment. Some furniture needs repair or refresh. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lovely Staff made us feel at home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Stayed here pre Covid, great location to trains and teams. Staff were amazing, missed the massage chairs!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michel, Thornhill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was ok Great to have free coffee downstairs It was NOT explained that the room would not be serviced re towels. However when I called about that they were so nice to bring fresh one Very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the superior 2 bedroom apartment. The bedrooms are upstairs and the sitting room downstairs which is a perfect setup for a group or family. Bathroom was well stocked and the room was clean. The complimentary coffee downstairs was also very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Xuan Vinh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected.

Arrived early so left our bags at hotel as room not yet ready. When we came back informed room will be ready in 15 and reception will get us. Past 15 and no advice or appeared we were forgotten to be informed. In room, aircon remote wont turn on. No signage whats reception # and reception not answering so had to go down to have remote fixed. Apparently remote is very old so have to press very hard to get it to turn on. Receptionist might be new (?), she doesn’t know what her reception # for the room. Find it hard to sleep on first night even though bed is comfy.I could hear noise from outside, men talking. The morning after arriving back at hotel after having lunch, both my key cards already cancelled out. So I had to go down again at reception to have it activated. They shld have known Im staying more than a day in their system. A lot of inconvenience. On plus side, the area is convenient for transport, cafes and restaurants. All within walkable distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average hotel, good for a short stay with convenient location near Southern Cross Station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Boutique Hotel, close to everything, staff were friendly. See you next time I'm in Melbourne.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vito

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - very well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic but the night time felt alittle rough for a family with kids. The room had so much character with two levels and charming little balconies. It really is a cool hotel but definately could use some upgrades. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for daughter’s birthday week. We quite enjoyed it! Good spot to get to places, clean room. Only down call was no kitchen sink plug and also not enough toilet rolls in the bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good convenient stay for business in the Southern Cross Station end of town. No fuss hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Brian

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Bartholomew Henry

Travelled with partner
Location - close to trams and train.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fantastic location but the rooms are a bit dated and in need of refurb. Quite limited hours for reception. Brekky staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024