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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

3.0 star property
This upscale Melbourne hotel elevates every stay with modern European dining, a well-equipped gym, and thoughtful touches like newspapers for leisurely mornings.

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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton, an IHG Hotel sits at the heart of Melbourne's vibrant cultural scene. Travelers start their day with breakfast at the Blues Bar and Grill or pick up coffee from the convenient on-site cafe before heading out to explore the city.

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in Carlton, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Princess Theatre and Melbourne Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Melbourne Central. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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701 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

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    University of Melbourne
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • RMIT大学
    RMIT University
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Queen Victoria Market
    Queen Victoria Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Melbourne Central
    Melbourne Central
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Princess Theatre
    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

Hotel remodeled in 2025 and located near University of Melbourne
Located close to Melbourne Museum and RMIT University, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 107 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,767 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1968
  • Renovated entire property - August 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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

Pets not 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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Rydges Swanston Melbourne Carlton
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Frequently asked questions

Is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 55 per night. Limited spots are available.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG located?

Located in Carlton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Melbourne and RMIT University. Melbourne Museum and Melbourne Central are also within 15 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes by foot and Flagstaff Station is 19 minutes.

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