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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Property class: 4

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A restaurant with round tables, brown leather booths, and a bottle of champagne.
A modern building with a sign reading 'CROWNE PLAZA BY IHG.'
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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $121
$110 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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701 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, RMIT University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a neatly made bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small potted plant, and a book.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View | City view

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a wardrobe, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG in Melbourne (Carlton), you'll be steps from University of Melbourne and 9 minutes by foot from RMIT University. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Royal Melbourne Hospital and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Melbourne Central.

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • RMIT University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Melbourne Central - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princess Theatre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Essendon Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Measure - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Assembly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Prince Alfred Hotel - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG offers 107 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include designer toiletries and hair dryers.

This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 107 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Fico Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Melbourne? This hotel has 3767 square feet (350 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
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.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Fico Restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,767 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1968
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Renovated entire property - April 2026
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 80.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.9 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy stroll to Lygon Street for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fairly new hotel, everything was in good condition. Great breakfast, friendly staff, very close to Melbourne University Dental School…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliz Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to city, everything can be easily accessed. Staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

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