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Alston Apartments Hotel

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star aparthotel near Lygon Street

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Point of interest
A row of stacked laundry machines with operating instructions and digital displays.
Standard Double or Twin Room | Extra beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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138 Elgin Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, Lygon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Queen Studio

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Extra beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Melbourne

Carlton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carlton aparthotel, you'll find Lygon Street and University of Melbourne. Melbourne Museum and RMIT University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lygon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Melbourne - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queen Victoria Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Central - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Park Station - 3 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 5 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brunetti - ‬4 min walk
  • Good Measure
  • ‪The Heart of Carlton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cordelia - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leonardo's Pizza Palace - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Alston Apartments Hotel

3.5-star aparthotel near Lygon Street
Alston Apartments Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Alston Apartments Hotel also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Melbourne aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Alston Apartments Hotel offers 21 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 82-cm LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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
  • Offsite parking available (AUD 15 per night); reservations required
  • Self parking on site (AUD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 35 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 82-cm LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • DVD player

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a metro station

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)
  • Security system

General

  • 1 building
  • 21 units
  • 3 floors
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 150.00 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 15.00 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 35.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

This hotel will place an authorization for a deposit of AUD150 for any bookings for guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Up to 10 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Alston Apartments Hotel
Alston Apartments Hotel Carlton
Alston Carlton
Alston Apartments Carlton
Alston Apartments Hotel Carlton
Alston Apartments Hotel Aparthotel
Alston Apartments Hotel Aparthotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

How close is Alston Apartments Hotel to the airport?

Alston Apartments Hotel is 9.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alston Apartments Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Alston Apartments Hotel.

How close is Alston Apartments Hotel to the beach?

This aparthotel is 6.5 mi (25-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 9.2 mi (30-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Alston Apartments Hotel offer free breakfast?

Alston Apartments Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alston Apartments Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Crown Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Alston Apartments Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Alston Apartments Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel. Self parking is available for AUD 15.00 per night.

Does Alston Apartments Hotel have a pool?

Alston Apartments Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Alston Apartments Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Alston Apartments Hotel to downtown Melbourne?

Alston Apartments Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Melbourne.

Alston Apartments Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 279 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 279 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 279 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 279 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 279 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist conveyed all necessary information to me which were easily understood and implemented. He was very friendly, polite and efficient. Free continuous wifi much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Überbewertet

Eingang dauerhaft schmutzig, Lobby OK, Raum klein , düster, müsste dringend grundgereinigt werden, die Verwendung von Wasser und Reinigungsmittel könnte das Bad endlich von dem klebrigen Fussbodenbelag befreien.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like the close proximity to the hospital, the price and parking arrangements. We didn't like the smoke alarm hanging out of the ceiling, broken toilet roll holder, the dirty cups in the dish washer, no body wash in shower, broken conditioner dispenser and no plugs for sinks and towel rack ready to fall off the wall
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, only a 12 min walk to Brunswick Street. Parking was fine, aside from idiots parking and blocking the 'out' entrance of the parking spaces. Had to ask for replacement top sheet, as had some type of 'yellow stain' on it?? Doona cover under it was also stained, but the new top sheet replaced by the helpful front desk person helped. Ironing board cover very loose and needs replacing, as kept falling off the metal board. Aside from those little things, a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dong Woo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good hotel

easy to access, clean room, but beds are little small and old
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was very dirty. Dishes in the cupboard had to be washed before use. Food residue in the fridge. Pile of smelly wet towels in the bedroom cupboard! All manner of items left behind in the bedside drawers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, close to MElbourne Univerisity. Lygon St and CBD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only complaint I have was my fridge wasn’t working. Other than that everything was clean and receptionist was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was dirty and it had a smell that was no good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to uni, excellent price, friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was quiet and comfortable - everything I could want.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location, close to Lygon st and The University of Melbourne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great cafe below.. comfy bed, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location. No mattress cover on bed. Ceiling light broken. Very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy booking and check-in process. Great location near public transport and lots of interesting shops and cafes. Close to the city. Only downside is that there was no heating and it was freezing in the room. The bed was comfy and warm though with extra doona provided so it was a good excuse to stay in bed! Would definitely stay here again, just not in mid winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the location at Carlton is the best
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location , very comfy place to stay It was easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

will return

Convenient location, supportive staff, clean and tidy and decent value
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Basic but clean.

Basic but clean apartment, needing some basic maintenance or update.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location very clean and tidy friendly staff.:)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekly trip

Good value
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location. Easy to find and close to public transport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anthony

Overnight stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YI CHIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

體會當地生活，離墨大近

在卡爾頓的小意大利區。有廚房，廚具也齊全。附近有woolworth，買點東西自煮便利。很多意大利餐廳，贊!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place.

Nice large, clean rooms, check in very smooth and NO demanding your credit card number which is a big scam at any time. Great location near multiple restaurants and bars, and Melbourne Uni.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019