Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Hotel with restaurant, near University of Melbourne

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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of University of Melbourne and RMIT University. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Fico Restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Melbourne Central and Melbourne Museum are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is close by: Melbourne Central Station is just 13 minutes by foot.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
CA $152
CA $168 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small potted plant, and a book.
Room
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, shower, and a mirror.
City view
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a cup and a book, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.
A wooden bedside table with a tray holding two water bottles and a box labeled 'Crowne Plaza by IHG Melbourne Carlton'.

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
Room
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a table with a lamp, a sofa, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with a dark green sofa, a round table with a lamp, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small table with a cup and a book, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a brown leather chair, a small round table with a camera and a vase of flowers.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Exceptional
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a double sink vanity, and a large mirror with illuminated edges.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.
A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a vase of flowers, a chair, a floor lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
701 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • RMIT University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princess Theatre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 22 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 52 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 9 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 24 min walk
  • Southern Cross Station - 30 min walk
  • Melbourne Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Flagstaff Station - 19 min walk
  • Parliament Station - 21 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Measure - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Prince Alfred Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Assembly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪HEEBI - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

  • Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of University of Melbourne and RMIT University. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Fico Restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, Melbourne Central and Melbourne Museum are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is close by: Melbourne Central Station is just 13 minutes by foot.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00 p.m.
CHECK-OUT
11:00 a.m.

Hotel size

    • 107 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Access to nearby health club

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (3767 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • Television in common areas
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Water dispenser

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

Fico Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Melbourne Rydges Swanston
Rydges Melbourne Swanston
Rydges Swanston
Rydges Swanston Melbourne Hotel
Rydges Swanston Melbourne Hotel Carlton
Swanston Rydges
Melbourne Rydges On Swanston
Rydges On Swanston Hotel Melbourne
Rydges On Swanston Melbourne Hotel Melbourne
Rydges Swanston Melbourne Carlton
The Park Hotel Melbourne
Rydges on Swanston Melbourne
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG Carlton
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG Hotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG and nearby?

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG has access to a nearby health club.

Are there restaurants at or near Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

Yes, Fico Restaurant offers Italian cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG like?

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG is a short 12-minute walk from Queen Victoria Market and 12 minutes' walk from Melbourne Central.

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10/10 Exceptional

Great place that I chose for stay, food was wonderful, services were great, will recommend to friend definitely.
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10/10 Exceptional

A fairly new hotel, everything was in good condition. Great breakfast, friendly staff, very close to Melbourne University Dental School…
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10/10 Exceptional

I wish I could give this hotel 6 stars! Brand new, sparkling clean, very stylish and the staff are truely wonderful. The breakfast was out of this world amazing! Best I’ve ever had at any hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to city, everything can be easily accessed. Staff were kind and helpful.
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8/10 Very good

Clean. Tidy. Staff were amazing. Breakfast delicious. Underground parking not operating so had to self park off site. Not ideal but we were only staying 1 night so not much luggage. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing, I’d stay there again… in fact we have to shortly 😊
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Easy stroll to Lygon Street for dinner.
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Great stay at a brand new hotel. Carpark and gym weren’t yet available during my stay but will be great when completed I am sure
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