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 Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

Highlights

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2025
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 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
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 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
  • ‪Rice Bar Not Only Rice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stuzzichino Café Bar Spuntini - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don Tojo - ‬4 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 centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Collins Street and Marvel Stadium are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is close by: Melbourne Central Station is only 13 minutes on 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
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.9 per cent 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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Use of nearby fitness centre

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference centre (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 centre

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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 curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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

On-site venue – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises 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 per cent

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 spaces may be limited. Electric car 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 on-site 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 on-site 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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