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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Hotel with restaurant, near University of Melbourne

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Surrounded by Melbourne's vibrant culture, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton, an IHG Hotel offers the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence. Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at Blues Bar and Grill or grab a coffee to go from the on-site cafe.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Minibar

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
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Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop 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 - 8 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
  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rice Bar Not Only Rice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuzzichino Café Bar Spuntini - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of University of Melbourne and Melbourne Central. The coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the 24-hour fitness center for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Melbourne Central Station is just 13 minutes by foot.

At a glance

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

    • The property charges 1.9 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Secured covered onsite self parking (AUD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Onsite garage

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
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness center

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1968
  • 24-hour fitness center

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 39
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - 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.

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)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.9 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs AUD 55 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

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?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 55 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

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?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.

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

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that 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 Melbourne Central and 12 minutes' walk from Queen Victoria Market.

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