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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of Melbourne

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Exterior
City view from property
Business center
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, garden views

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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701 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Place, University of Melbourne
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Queen Victoria Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Carlton stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Carlton hotel, you'll find University of Melbourne and RMIT University. Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Central are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Melbourne - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • RMIT University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market - 8 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
  • ‪Universal Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stuzzichino Café Bar Spuntini - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rice Bar Not Only Rice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hareruya Pantry - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

3-star hotel near University of Melbourne
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, 4 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3767 square feet (350 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 24-hour room service. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3767 sq ft of conference space
  • 350 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1968
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG offers 107 accommodations with minibars and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary 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. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (AUD 55 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 80.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: AUD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • 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

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
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
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. 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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property is 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

How close is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG to the airport?

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG is 9.1 mi (22-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG.

How close is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 6.2 mi (28-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 9.3 mi (32-min drive) from Brighton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of AUD 45 for adults and AUD 45 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Crown Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

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

Is there free parking at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for AUD 55 per night.

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG have a pool?

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG to downtown Melbourne?

Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG is 1 mi away from Melbourne.

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