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About this property
Historic Setting: Plow Hotel in Footscray is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include mini-bars, work desks, and streaming services. Dining Options: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Italian, Mexican, pizza, Steakhouse, Texmex, Australian, and local cuisines. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are available. Convenient Location: Located 7.5 mi from Essendon Fields Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Marvel Stadium (3.7 mi) and Melbourne Zoo (4.3 mi). Boating is available in the surrounding area. Guest Satisfaction: Guests highly rate the property staff and service support, convenient location, and room cleanliness.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Baggage storage
- Air conditioning
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Janelle
United Arab Emirates
“Staff were super friendly and so helpful. Thanks Kat. Checkin and check out very smooth. Room was spotless and comfortable. Thanks Lyn. Kettle stopped working and was replaced immediately after I mentioned it. Bathroom compact but very clean....” - Cherie
Australia
“Great location, wonderful restaurant, helpful staff, well appointed amenities” - Mary
Indonesia
“Great location, ease of access and friendly staff.” - Sanne
Netherlands
“Convenient location: 20 min from CBD (with Bus or Train around the corner). Fast replying, clean room and easy check-in. Got a free upgrade !” - Gwen
Australia
“Clean and adequate. Quiet with good secures after hours access” - Pat
Australia
“The rooms are always kept spotlessly clean. Very friendly and helpful staff” - Tina
Australia
“Good location for meeting up with friends and fantastic food and drink in the hotel restaurant” - Bradley
Australia
“Friendly welcome, very accommodating helped with early check in. Enjoyable meals with choices to suit varied diets” - Janice
Australia
“It was clean and comfortable . The staff were wonderfully helpful and delightful . The food in the dining room was excellent especially with a 10% discount.” - Casey
Australia
“I thought my stay would be loud as the hotel is close to a main road. This was not the case and I slept very well in the comfortable room I had. Nor did I hear any noise from the hotel downstairs itself. Parking was great and the hotel is close...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Plough Hotel Restaurant and Bar
- CuisineAmerican • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Australian • Local
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.






The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Plough Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.