Laneways by Ovolo

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Melbourne Central

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Lobby lounge
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Memphis Terrace | Balcony view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Collins Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Downtown Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Downtown Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Memphis Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

Memphis Penthouse

  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

Downtown Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Downtown Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Uptown 2 Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Memphis Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

Memphis Penthouse

  • Sleeps 4

Uptown Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District stay.You'll be steps from Princess Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Carlton Gardens with a stay at this Melbourne Central Business District hotel. St. Vincent's Hospital and Melbourne Central are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Collins Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Carlton Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 2 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Anda - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Wine Shop - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Laneways by Ovolo

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Melbourne Central
Laneways by Ovolo offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Laneways by Ovolo also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Laneways by Ovolo offers 43 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking within 0.2 miles (AUD 27 per day); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (AUD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 27 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 27 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
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. 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification

We should mention

  • One child 12 years old or younger stays 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Ovolo
Ovolo Laneways Hotel Melbourne
Ovolo Hotel Melbourne
Ovolo Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways Aparthotel Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways Aparthotel
Ovolo Laneways Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways
Ovolo Laneways Hotel

Laneways by Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location Awesome welcome drinks Awesome staff Awesome lollies at reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staffs were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast check-in and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, Location, Location and friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
internet connection was horrible, it get disconnected every few minute. I wan't able to work online with my work. also the blanket on my bed have few big yellow stains on it. however staffs and location was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

iain

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alternative vibes, not the usual hotel experience

Funky and full of character. No cooking facilities in the terrace suites, just be aware. Worth the experience. Lovely staff who go the extra mile. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky . Nice little touches. Jelly beans are always good. Ta
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan, Grand Rapids

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for China town and theater district. Staff was very cheerful and helpful to get assistance from. Laundry on premise free of charge and evening glass of wine. Would start again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all exceptionally helpful Hotel ideally placed near theatre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: location can’t be beat. Tons of bars, restaurants and cafes, free trams in the CBD, near all the points of interest. Comfy beds and nice pillows, 307 faced the back alley and was quiet. Free coffee and happy hour wine, plus the free candy bins was a cute touch. Free laundry? Yes please! Cons: strange layout - apparently the architect has never actually stayed in a hotel. World’s tiniest bathroom, Huge living room, yet nowhere for guest #2 to put their stuff. Spotty wifi. All in all, I would definitely stay here again and hope for a better room layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Lots of perks. Very modern interior and something a little out of the ordinary. Lively
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel with personalized service .A fabulous location and whisper quite .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Melbourne Laneway hotel!

Funky little laneway hotel. Awesome location. Plenty of restaurants & bars nearby and walking distance to Rod Laver. Super cool fit out & generous sized rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very thankful , we arrive from LAX and they let us checked in early which was very helpful after a 15-16 hrs direct flight . Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025