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Aparthotel

# Alston Apartments Hotel

Aparthotel units with kitchens, 6-minute walk to University of Melbourne

## Photo gallery for Alston Apartments Hotel

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![Property entrance - Alston Apartments Hotel (Carlton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113570000/113560800/113560750/05843d80.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Close to University of Melbourne and Princess Theatre, Alston Apartments Hotel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Apart-hotel

1 bathroomSleeps 2215.3 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Alston Apartments Hotel

Aparthotel units with kitchens, 6-minute walk to University of Melbourne

Concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-out are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Each apartment features a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a TV with satellite channels. Other amenities that guests will find include an espresso maker and an electric kettle. Housekeeping is available on request. 

Alston Apartments Hotel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. 

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on request. 

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- No onsite parking available

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Espresso maker
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- 32-inch TV with satellite channels

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities

### Work spaces

- Laptop workspace

### Comfort

- Air conditioning

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### 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 (47 inch wide door)
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Concierge services
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Limited-hour front desk
- Lockers
- Luggage storage

### Location highlights

- In a business district

### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

### General

- 22 units
- Housekeeping (on request)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Express check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 28 2025 to June 30 2026 (dates subject to change). 

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### 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 accommodation, per stay

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

### 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

### Property is also known as

Alston Apartments Carlton

Alston Apartments Hotel Carlton

Alston Apartments Hotel Aparthotel

Alston Apartments Hotel Aparthotel Carlton

## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.79719%2C144.96973&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d9msHBpq2YtC02gp7L0hnzKPjhk=)

138 Elgin St, Carlton, VIC, 3053

#### What's nearby

- Lygon Street \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- University of Melbourne \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Carlton Gardens \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Melbourne Museum \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Melbourne Central \- 4 min drive \- 2.7 km

#### Getting around

- Parliament Station - 3 min drive
- Essendon Station - 9 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 23 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Brunetti - ‬4 min walk
- ‪Fenton Farmhouse - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Market Lane Coffee - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Jimmy Watson's - ‬3 min walk
- ‪Green Man's Arms Bar and Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

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## Alston Apartments Hotel Reviews

## Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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1

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

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4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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### 10/10

Cleanliness

### 8.0/10

Amenities

### 8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

### 10/10

Eco-friendliness

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### ZICHENG

Mar 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Convenient location. Good budget hotel options. Not much facilities.

##### ZICHENG

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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