Name: Tolarno Hotel
Address: 42 Fitzroy Street, 3182 Melbourne, Australia, 42 Fitzroy Street, Victoria, 3182, Australia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $47 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Tolarno Hotel

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The Tolarno is a boutique hotel with some great artful throughout. It’s easy to get to/from the airport by Skybus and there’s a tram stop right in front of the hotel that takes you straight to Flinders Station / CBD in about 25-30mins. It’s an easy 10 min walk to St Kilda Pier. Daniel (at the front desk) was always helpful with directions.

Sohobelle

United States of America

Great location right opposite the tram stop, friendly staff. Small kitchenette which was great for making tea (although they ran out of black tea on day 2!)

Lisa

New Zealand

Surprisingly little noise given location, and I slept well! Also great value private parking nearby, and trams stop at the front door. Especially loved the hot shower and climate control of room. Great value feed and drinks at bar with live music downstairs on the Sunday night. Extensive mini-bar and coffee machine.

Monica

Australia

It was a small room but well designed to fit in everything you need in a small space. Having a kitchenette was a real bonus. And the bed and pillows were really comfy.

Wendy

Australia

Wonderful atmosphere and full of Mirka Mora's art. Tolarnos is a unique and intimate experience.

Anna

Australia

Bed was comfy, paintings and furnishings were fantastic, staff were great!

Mel

Australia

The location is great - St Kilda and the beach on your doorstep and so are several trams that can take you to the center or other interesting parts of the city. The bathroom was spacious though and the bed super comfortable!

Rian

Netherlands

Fantastic location close to groceries, food and St. Kilda Beach and Pier. Excellent, helpful staff. Very clean.

Sanderella

United States of America

The room was great. Staff were friendly. The decor of the hotel was beautiful.

Mrs

United States of America

Great location short walk to beach, bars & restaurants. Fantastic artwork on display throughout hotel. Good transport links to city & airport. Friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable bed.

Barbara

Australia

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9.1

Excellent location!
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“The Tolarno is a boutique hotel with some great artful throughout. It’s easy to get to/from the airport by Skybus and there’s a tram stop right in front of the hotel that takes you straight to...”

Sohobelle United States of America
“Great location right opposite the tram stop, friendly staff. Small kitchenette which was great for making tea (although they ran out of black tea on day 2!)”

Lisa New Zealand
“Surprisingly little noise given location, and I slept well! Also great value private parking nearby, and trams stop at the front door. Especially loved the hot shower and climate control of room.”

Monica Australia
“It was a small room but well designed to fit in everything you need in a small space. Having a kitchenette was a real bonus. And the bed and pillows were really comfy.”

Wendy Australia
“Wonderful atmosphere and full of Mirka Mora's art. Tolarnos is a unique and intimate experience.”

Anna Australia
“Bed was comfy, paintings and furnishings were fantastic, staff were great!”

Mel Australia
“The location is great - St Kilda and the beach on your doorstep and so are several trams that can take you to the center or other interesting parts of the city.”

Rian Netherlands
“Fantastic location close to groceries, food and St. Kilda Beach and Pier. Excellent, helpful staff. Very clean.”

Sanderella United States of America
“The room was great. Staff were friendly. The decor of the hotel was beautiful.”

Mrs United States of America
“Great location short walk to beach, bars & restaurants. Fantastic artwork on display throughout hotel. Good transport links to city & airport. Friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable bed.”

Barbara Australia

One of our best sellers in Melbourne! Tolarno Hotel features original local artwork, stylish guest rooms and free WiFi. The property awards art prizes to the outstanding works of students from local colleges, and these master pieces are exhibited in the hotel’s foyer.

The air-conditioned guest rooms are fitted with a fridge, a microwave and a flat-screen TV. Each features unique art pieces, blending vibrant colors with an artistic ambiance.

Hotel Tolarno is a 10-minute walk from Acland Street Galleries and the Grand Prix Track. It is a 12-minute walk from Sunday Esplanade Market. Palais Theater is 3 minutes' drive away. Airport shuttle services are available at a cost.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Max adults: 4	Two-Bedroom Suite Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
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Max adults: 2	Piccolo Room 1 full bed
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An Inside Look at Tolarno Hotel

Set in a former gallery in lively St Kilda, this colourful, arty hotel is a 9-minute walk from St Kilda Beach, a 14-minute walk from roller coaster rides at Luna Park and 4.5km from Melbourne’s CBD. The vibrant rooms feature minibars, coffee machines, free Wi-Fi, FOXTEL Channels & flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add a range of features, from kitchenettes to balconies overlooking Fitzroy Street. Suites come with sofas and all rooms feature original art works by prize-winning artists.

Hotel surroundings

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What's nearby *

St. Kilda Sea Baths
0.4 miles
Encore St Kilda Beach
0.4 miles
Palais Theatre
0.5 miles
The National Theatre Melbourne
0.5 miles
Luna Park Melbourne
0.6 miles
St. Kilda Pier
0.6 miles
Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
0.8 miles
St Kilda Marina
1 miles
Prahran Station
1.1 miles
Chapel Off Chapel
1.4 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

South Melbourne Market
2.5 miles
Various Restaurant
0 miles
Woolworths Supermarket
0.1 miles
Di Stasio Restaurant
0.2 miles
Fitzrovia Restaurant
0.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Essendon Fields Airport
10.2 miles
Moorabbin Airport
10.5 miles
Melbourne Airport
14.9 miles

Tolarno Eating House and Bar

Food: Australian

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A AUD100 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD61.27). This deposit will be fully refunded 7 days after check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

American Express Visa Mastercard Diners Club Eftpos Tolarno Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa or MasterCard credit card.
Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a American Express credit card.

You must show a valid credit card upon check in. This credit card must be in the same name as the guest's name on the booking confirmation.

Please note that the rooms are serviced daily, except on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Please note reception hours are 08:00 to 21:00 Monday-Saturday and 08:00 to 20:00 on Sundays and Public Holidays. Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

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.

A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 61.27USD. 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.

Check-in at Tolarno Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
Tolarno Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
- Happy hour
The prices at Tolarno Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
The following parking options are available to guests staying at Tolarno Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
From the nearest airport, you can get to Tolarno Hotel by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 25min
Room options at Tolarno Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
Tolarno Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Tolarno Eating House and Bar

“The Tolarno is a boutique hotel with some great artful throughout. It’s easy to get to/from the airport by Skybus and there’s a tram stop right in front of the hotel that takes you straight to Flinders Station / CBD in about 25-30mins. It’s an easy 10 min walk to St Kilda Pier. Daniel (at the front desk) was always helpful with directions.”

“Surprisingly little noise given location, and I slept well! Also great value private parking nearby, and trams stop at the front door. Especially loved the hot shower and climate control of room. Great value feed and drinks at bar with live music downstairs on the Sunday night. Extensive mini-bar and coffee machine.”

“The location is great - St Kilda and the beach on your doorstep and so are several trams that can take you to the center or other interesting parts of the city. The bathroom was spacious though and the bed super comfortable!”

“Great location short walk to beach, bars & restaurants. Fantastic artwork on display throughout hotel. Good transport links to city & airport. Friendly & helpful staff. Comfortable bed.”

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Reviewed: March 20, 2020

David
United Kingdom

5 helpful votes
10

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast
The place was amazing loved the art work and the age of the place I highly recommend this place because of the location 5 minute walk to the beach and 10 to acland at

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 18, 2020

Brodie
Australia
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The front step door didn’t work to go up stairs, had to walk all through the motel to go up then all the way back the other end to our room, half the TV channels didn’t work and had no cable channels
The location to go to Albert park F1 track and st Kilda beach was good

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 17, 2020

Visitor
Australia
2.0

“I'd rate this place 1.5-2 stars as I found it very run down”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
1. Run down & nothing like the photos which we're told were taken a while ago. Other parts we were told have begun to be refurbished. 2. Paint peeling, curtain broken, shabby old furniture, dirty. 3. Spongy bed 4. Pillows appeared well used like pancakes. Found it very difficult to sleep and woke with aches. 5. Leaking shower - shower was either all hot or all cold. Once you turned the cold tap, the hot water stopped. 6. The shower was on water saver, it was more like showing with a spray bottle as there was so little water from the fawcett. 7. Had to clean the water container of the nespresso machine with a sterilized wipe - it was brown with dirt. 8. Only got face washers the first night which was taken the next day during room cleaning but not replaced, after that the cleaners said they had none. 9. Room not cleaned the fifth day, even though the cleaners were cleaning other rooms on the floor. So we ran out of toilet roll and shampoo. 10. On arrival there was about 10 sheets of tissues in the large box of 220. 11. Air-conditioned would turn on and off, such that the room would be either very cold then become quite warm. 12. On arrival there were three separate groups of drunks with alcohol lying on the street outside the hotel. Inside at reception was an oddly behaving man and woman, he liked like he was homeless, we later saw they were locals who live on the streets. 13. There were many homeless people living in the streets opposite and around this hotel. One was very aggressive and agitated. 14. We got one coffee capsule each to last the five day stay - so we had to buy our own, along with busy wash, shampoo & face washers. 15. Wiring looked unprofessional & exposed.
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Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 14, 2020

Donna
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
8.0

“Great location & good value”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great space & location
The 2 bedroom suite with balcony provided our family of four with excellent space and we all felt relaxed here. Our suite was clean although a little worn. The location was fantastic - in the heart of St Kilda (short walk from the beach) with a tram out the front to take you Into the CBD. The $10 parking around the corner in a safe indoor parking facility was also great. It’s a unique hotel with a creative vibe. It is not the Marriott so if a global one-size-fits-all approach is more your style then this hotel will probably not suit. We recommend the hotel to savvy travellers and will be back.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 9, 2020

Brendan
Australia

2 helpful votes
7.0

“Efficient location in an old hotel but great value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
Tolarno is a bit dated but if you get by that, it really works. Yes the corridor smells different but it reflects the new carpet - and there is no lift so that was bit tiff given 2 levels to carry luggage. They serviced the room for us but the kids forgot supply extra toilet paper shampoo & conditioner
Great Location in the heart of fitzroy Street St Kilda - chef parking across the road & access to tram to city BWS Metro Supermarket coffee shops & restaurants & Pubs - good place to stay if you just need a bed to crash

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 9, 2020

Anonymous
Australia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pictures online are out dated and show a much more modern hotel than what it is now.

Stayed in March 2020
Reviewed: March 9, 2020

Steven
Australia
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: March 8, 2020

Laura
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lovely staff great location and nicely decorated throughout

Stayed in December 2019
Reviewed: February 29, 2020

Damian
Australia
9.0

“Books, covers...art.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The entry smelled a little like stale beer which had me a bit worried but that slipped away when I saw the rest of the place.
So much charm, so much art! It was like walking through a gallery. And the bed was big and comfy. Great value for money. I'll fo defs stay there when I'm in Melbourne next.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 29, 2020

Sue
United Kingdom
9.0

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
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Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 26, 2020

Christina
Australia
9.6

“Great hotel, funky! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Loud, noisy
Art work

Stayed in January 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Lee
United States of America
3.0

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No available staff after hours or early mornings.

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 25, 2020

Jennifer
Australia
9.2

“Friendly and convenient ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No lift
Location and staff

Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 23, 2020

Anonymous
New Zealand
4.0

“Ok”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was full of dust and not very clean
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Stayed in February 2020
Reviewed: February 22, 2020

Sohobelle
United States of America
7.9

“Great location in St Kilda”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My room was quite spacious with a nice size bathroom with A/C and a kitchenette area. There’s no elevator which wasn’t an issue for me but travelers should take note if they have a lot of luggage. The only negative is there’s a noticeable stale odor in the hallway that leads to the hotel entrance, probably from the restaurant & bar.
The Tolarno is a boutique hotel with some great artful throughout. It’s easy to get to/from the airport by Skybus and there’s a tram stop right in front of the hotel that takes you straight to Flinders Station / CBD in about 25-30mins. It’s an easy 10 min walk to St Kilda Pier. Daniel (at the front desk) was always helpful with directions.

Stayed in February 2020

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