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Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property

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Premium Penthouse Apartment
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Rooftop terrace
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
4 Bedrooms Apartment | View from room

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • Pool

Explore the area

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488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Queen Victoria Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe King Apartment

Deluxe King Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Bedroom Apartment

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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4 Bedrooms Apartment

4 Bedrooms Apartment

  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Triple Single Beds Apartment

Triple Single Beds Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Premium Penthouse Apartment

Premium Penthouse Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Penthouse Apartment

Penthouse Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Family Apartment

Deluxe Family Apartment

  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at Arrow on Swanston, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market. .This family-friendly aparthotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from St. Vincent's Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Royal Exhibition Building.
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What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠老火锅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Millé & B Patisserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arrow on Swanston

Family-friendly aparthotel with a fitness center and a sauna
Arrow on Swanston offers 190 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 190 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. 40-inch LCD televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Grab lunch at Cafe Crema, a restaurant that specializes in local cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Melbourne? This aparthotel has 9688 square feet (900 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Cafe Crema - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: 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
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)

Family friendly

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

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

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

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (9,688 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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
  • 190 units
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Electric car charging station

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

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • Covered 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 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
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

Reviews

Arrow on Swanston Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 2654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 802 out of 2654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 482 out of 2654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 312 out of 2654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 318 out of 2654 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Colin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs tv in room and maybe a different shower head as it came just below my chin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Luke

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clare

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Fab location right by a team stop, tons of restaurants right around the corner. Excellent price. BUT no curtains, only roll down blinds that did nothing to stop the city light streaming in and the heat leaving. This was such an issue that we closed the door of our 2nd bedroom and used it as a luggage room and put our son (preschool age) to sleep on the futon because the room was so damp, cold and so bright he would not settle. Overall we had a great time, but beware you better bring extra socks and an eye mask.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location for medical appointment was perfect. Bed linen and towels, bright white and shower nice and hot. But reception staff on arrival was cold and unhelpful. Facilities generally very tired. Felt more like student accomodation than a hotel. Certainly did not match the photos
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Travelled with partner
We checked in Friday night and were sent to a very small room - not the King Deluxe room I had booked. When we came back from dinner I explained and asked to have the room I booked. I was told I would need to wait until the morning to move. The small room we were in was overlooking the car park and the noise meant we only got about 2 hours sleep. The next morning we packed up and went down for our new room - again told we would need to wait until after 10am. So they had put someone else in my room and were waiting for them to check out. They continued saying I didn't like the room I was in and wanted to be upgraded. I politely advised I just wanted the room I paid for. We finally made it into the booked room and it was lovely. On Sunday - we were due to check out at 10am. We had the do not disturbed sign on the door prior to this. Regardless of this housekeeping knocked and let themself in at 9.20am - I was naked in the bathroom - straight across from the door that had just been opened! Not happy! Why they would let themselves in when the do not disturbed sign was there and we still had another 40 minutes of our booking is beyond me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thiagarajan

Very good stay. Cheap and central location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
The property was central, with a tram stop right outside the property. The rooms were a bit dated, but comfortable enough and a decent size. The gym and pool were in a different part of the building, not very secure the front door was currently broken to that part. The cafe located in the lobby was fantastic with very friendly service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Travelled with family
The location is great. Check in and out very smooth. However, our room was very different to the online images. We booked for 3 beds but ended up with 2 beds and a futon that I wouldn't even sit on. The doona did not fit the cover on our bed. The premises were pretty dirty but our room was clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness
it looked exactly like the pics loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deird

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
value for money hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chloe

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
its location make it a perfect stay for travellers. tram station is in front of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Needs maintenance and repairs, and not while guests have just checked in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The wifi is very very slow. Aircon is old and not functioning well. There was no trash bin in the toilet and in the kitchen. Very noisy due to the tram , cars outside.,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

jenny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Booked delux 2 bedroom apartment. Room and bedding was nothing like what is advertised on wotif. When i queried at reception was just told that they dont put the photos up. Had to ask repeatedly for fresh towels. Very dissapointed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

The shampoo and soap smelled amazing better than most hotels!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Even the hallways were clean and quiet. Attention to detail everywhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Amenities
Room had USB ports right by the bed. Super practical.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT STAY HERE

WOULD NOT RECOMMEND! The photos are NOT at all accurate to what you get. It feels like staying in a poorly maintained student dorm. The amenities are terrible. Our shower was totally broken and would spray all over the bathroom when you would try to use it. They also double-charged my credit card - once through Hotels.com and then again upon arrival - which was a pain to get sorted out and added stress to the trip. Spend the extra money to stay somewhere else!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the eco-friendly touches refillable toiletries and no plastic bottles.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025