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Punthill Essendon

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury aparthotel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

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Restaurant
Studio Apartment
Reception
Exterior
Bicycling

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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1142 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Place, DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Alf Pearce Dog Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Queens Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Private kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment - Interconnecting

  • Sleeps 4

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Studio Apartment

Studio Apartment

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV

One Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 93 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

Essendon stay.Your stay at this Essendon aparthotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of DFO Essendon Shopping Center and Moonee Valley Racecourse. Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Highpoint Shopping Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alf Pearce Dog Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Queens Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Glenbervie Station - 15 min walk
  • Essendon Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chef Sofra - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chapta 4 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Punthill Essendon

4.5-star luxury aparthotel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center
As a guest of Punthill Essendon, you'll find a fitness center, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. The luxury Punthill Essendon also features a garden, a picnic area, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Punthill Essendon offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Demazzi Restaurant

Food and drink

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

Dining

  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 50 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs
  • Near a metro station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym

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)

General

  • 56 units
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 9 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 150 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 9 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Punthill Apartment Essendon Grand
Punthill Essendon Grand
Punthill Essendon Grand Apartment
Punthill Grand Apartment
Punthill Essendon Grand
Punthill Essendon Essendon
Punthill Essendon Aparthotel
Punthill Essendon Aparthotel Essendon

Punthill Essendon Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 379 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness

Won't be staying again

Let's start with cleanliness. The neglect and poor standard of cleaning really needs to be addressed. The build up of hair in the bathroom didn't just happen, the room clearly hasn't been cleaned properly for a long time. Surfaces need a thorough wipe down, every cup and utensil needed checking. Broken lights in every room. The fragrance on the lobby of overwhelming. I'm not sure how the staff can bare it. The beds are comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeong Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David, Sale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall this is a great property, the suite is spacious and very well appointed. The bed is huge and comfortable. It was very clean. The negatives that downgraded the final score from 5 star to 4 are... The shower over the bath is a worry, can I say especially for older people. This one got very slippery under foot without any rubber mat to get some transaction. The water temperature also had a mind of its own. The only other issue we had was that we paid for the undercover parking and when we returned from our show at about 11:00pm there was no designated parking spot available so we just had to park on the access area which blocked half of the way in which would have been very inconvenient to anyone arriving or leaving early the next morning. We also found that it was cheaper to book the parking direct with the hotel than it was to bundle it in with the room on the Expedia app.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

cassie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We selected pay at property. Punthill called us and made us pay before we got there to check in. They said if we didnt we would lose our booking! Then they added a card surcharge for paying with a card, but paying with a card was the omly option they provided!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ingram

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable value for money, clean. Were stingy with the coffee capsules & internet was glitchy for 4 days. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ingram

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
While central to the airport, it is a nightmare for parking. Staff friendly and place is good for price although dusty and dirty marks on sheets, the noise and chaos traffic puts me off staying available.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
We stayed while we were visiting Melbourne for football games at MCG. Its a convenient lication with good facilities both within the unit/hotel and surrounding location. Especially having 3 active boys with the park so close by for them to burn off energy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Puntill Melb Visit

Family visit to Melb. Room was noisy as above the busy street level and had a pugnant smell generated from the downstairs restaurant. If I stayed there again I would seek a room further away from the street and restaurant. Great central location however.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accommodated early check in. Comfortable, clean and accessible. Walk to shops easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was a little mould in bathroom and the TVs in the bedrooms where extreamly small. Beside that great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Massive rooms, very clean, convenient area near airport, about 25 dollars in an Uber, thirty five minutes by tram from city centre. Late arrival after reception closed worked well but instructions could have been clearer. Otherwise all very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Forgot to mention the microwave wasn't working
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
I would recommend cleaning more thoroughly between guest. There was tissues under the side table on the floor that where not ours so im going to assume the floors were not vacuum from the last guest. We also needed to lift the couch when something dropped through it. This needs to be cleaned asap, there was old squeeze yogurts and other rubbish under it. I think overall a better clean needs to be done on surfaces and especially in the bathroom in-between guest staying.

8/10 Good

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Good space in one bedroom apartment. Great bed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a 1bedroom interconnected studio for a family of 4. This gave us a full-size kitchen, 2 bathrooms, in room laundry. Fantastic. Only fault was old tv’s that didn’t have Apps installed/capability so couldn’t watch a movie on demand.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Chawalit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite noisy especially at night. Limited parking so be sure to plan ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy drive to airport in the morning, was at airport carpark within 10 mins. Bit noisy with other guests in courtyard area at night. But had all the amentities that you need. Easy after hours check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating. Easy to get transport and has everything you need close by. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We arrived to check in, the man working on the desk had no idea how to operate the eftpos. It took 40 minutes to check in. Then to be told our room was not ready. It was 3pm. Checkin was at 2pm. We were unable to check in to our room until 4pm and were late for our event.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sofia

Parking a nightmare
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed, 2 bedroom apartment was perfect for family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024