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Clocktower Apartment Hotel

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A multi-level atrium with a central courtyard, featuring a Spring Clinic sign, multiple balconies, and potted plants. - Clocktower Apartment Hotel (Carlton)
A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs under a covered area, surrounded by trees and street signs. - Clocktower Apartment Hotel (Carlton)
A Carlton hotel entrance with a glass door, a red awning, and a contact number above the door. - Clocktower Apartment Hotel (Carlton)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a red chair. - Clocktower Apartment Hotel (Carlton)
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Located close to Lygon Street and Ian Potter Museum of Art, Clocktower Apartment Hotel provides a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Room options

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A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Budget One Bedroom Apartment

  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a view of the cityscape.

Budget Two Bedroom Apartment (1 Queen, 2 Singles)

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and stainless steel appliances.

Executive Two Bedroom (1 King, 2 Single)

  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Executive One Bedroom

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living room.

Executive Two Bedroom (1 King, 1 Queen)

  • 90 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Budget Two Bedroom Apartment (1 Queen, 1 Double)

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, a TV on a stand, and a window with curtains.

Budget Two Bedroom Apartment (1 Queen, 1 Double)

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Shared Apartment and Bathroom with Private Queen

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Carlton, a neighborhood in Melbourne, Clocktower Apartment Hotel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Ian Potter Museum of Art and Old Melbourne Gaol are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Lygon Street and Royal Exhibition Building. University of Melbourne and RMIT University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Melbourne travel guide
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255 Drummond Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053

What's nearby

  • A building with a neon sign reading "Borsari's Corner" and "Ex-Olympic Champion" on a cyclist.
    Lygon Street
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, including a prominent tower and decorative elements.
    University of Melbourne
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.
    Carlton Gardens
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large dinosaur skeleton exhibit in a museum.
    Melbourne Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A large, ornate building with multiple domes and a central arched entrance.
    Royal Exhibition Building
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Southern Cross Station
    5 min drive
  • Melbourne Central Station
    19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brunetti
    3 min walk
  • Good Measure
    3 min walk
  • The Heart of Carlton
    5 min walk
  • Don Tojo
    5 min walk
  • Heartattack and Vine
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi has a 8-device limit

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (AUD 18 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Room service

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city center
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 24 units
  • 3 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1992
  • Mediterranean architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [Best Western Plus Travel Inn]

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: AUD 18.00 per night

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, 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, debit cards, and cash
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 fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Free in-room WiFi has a 8-device limit
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Clocktower Apartment Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for AUD 18.00 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Clocktower Apartment Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Clocktower Apartment Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Clocktower Apartment Hotel located?

Located in Carlton, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lygon Street and Carlton Gardens. University of Melbourne and Melbourne Museum are also within 10 minutes. Melbourne Central Station is 19 minutes by foot and Parliament Station is 19 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clocktower Apartment Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Communication
Great location close to all amenities and really reasonable parking rates. Room is pretty tired with carpets and bathroom but overall a good room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic location, comfortable bed, enjoyed relaxing in the bath
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very Basic but good clean accomadation good for what we were after, great location too
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed. Perfectly placed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was lovely and clean. Easily could get around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enoch

Liked: Communication
It was good, dated but good with laundry and kitchen. Some missing bits a pieces but otherwise good. Great city view as well. Extremely well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was what we needed for our stay. Bit of a walk to the tram but nothing insurmountable. Rooms were in a nice condition and had plenty of space for the four of us. Great spot on Lygon street for all your cafe and restaurant needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The reception manager was excellent. The shower was tough to get into as a bigger person. Internet and parking systems need to be updated. Needs refurbishing. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We have just finished a very nice stay at the Clocktower. Having stayed many times for business this was my first visit with the family. Rooms were basic and showing their age but quite tidy. The main bedroom lacked a TV as shown in images online, the dryer was out of order and the kitchen a little under stocked, missing things like a frying pan. There was also a very odd toilet seat cover Velcro attached to the toilet seat. The staff were very attentive and made some great suggestions for local restaurants. Overall the negatives were all quite minor and the stay was very pleasant for my family and I. The location is amazing and very central. We’d be keen to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Amenities, communication
The place can get a little noisy from the nearby rooms, especially in the morning. There was a spider web in the bathroom and the lights were not cleaned for a while. However it is very close to Lygon St and the check in was quick and easy. The apartment was quite large, but the TV was small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location close to city and nice large appartment. Cleaning and condition was not the best. Friendly staff, but not easy to get small things like changed lightbulbs fixed. For a 4 night stay, 2 dishwasher tablets were provided, and short opening hours of reception made it unptactical to get more. Big + that they have parking garage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We hired 3 rooms. Great location, but: Two rooms were good in terms of facilities and cleanliness, however the third room that we had for two nights, had a great deal of mold in the shower. The vinyl couch had tears that covered 20% of the seat. One bed was nice the other queen size bed was terribly hard. We were quoted $ 18 for carparking, on exit we were charged $ 30 for each car. There was no one to speak to as there is no staff on the weekend. Will not go back here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartments are dated and there was blood on the carpets. The amenities were also incredibly outdated and we were not given any towels for the shower so between 3 of us we had to use face washers. The staff were lovely on the phone prior to the stay, but we checked in after hours so did not have a chance to speak face to face or get towels. The area was nice and had lots of dining options and the hotel was just off a busy street so was able to be quiet. That being said we didn’t sleep very well because of the rain falling on the windowsill extremely loud, again, probably not the apartments fault though. All in all I probably wouldn’t stay here again due to how run down the place was and not even having towels.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The apartment had all the amenities described on their website. The chap on reception was nice and very helpful. Public transport was a 2 block walk, which is fine if you don't mind the walk. Plenty of nearby cafes and restaurants etc to choose from. **However, the cleanliness in some of the rooms left a lot to be desired. The vinyl floors were not clean, the skirting boards in the toilet looked like they had not been wiped for a few weeks and there was a large clump of hair sitting in the shower. The water from the taps was cloudy and off colour, which did not look great. (This was an older style apartment, so maybe it was just from the pipes in the building). Also, the mattresses were very hard. I am not sure that I would stay here again. I just think this motel needs to invest in a much more competent cleaning service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
AC worked great on a hot day and dogs can stay for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and well appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The clocktower is a good spot to stay .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a pleasure to stay here for the nighy
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Great spot for a night in Carlton. Property is clean but maybe getting a little dated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hard to find the reception using google but great as parking is secure
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Amenities, communication
Older property that is very quiet and has a very helpful office manager, in excellent location not far from city.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lynette

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The apartment needs a complete spring clean. On entering there was a smell of stale cigarette smoke, carpet needs a wash, soap scum in shower, grouting in bottom of shower filthy, curtains need washing, stove hotplates need cleaning, streaks on kitchen cupboards, dishwasher, oven door and windows/mirrors, dust on top of air conditioner, to name a few things.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paula

Great location. Property was a bit tired. Not very secure.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent customer service!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

aaryan

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well located close to town and uni. large one bedroom apartment kitchen had dishwasher, washer and dryer Not well maintained, carpets stained and dirty, bathroom with mold, needs significant renovation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022