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Reviews of Arrow on Swanston This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

488 Swanston Street, Carlton, 3053 Melbourne, Australia

#873 of 994 vacation rentals in Melbourne

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Review Score

Based on 4986 hotel reviews

5.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.3

  • Comfort

    6.4

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    6.1

  • Staff

    7.0

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.5

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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    6.0
    Money for value I suppose. If you like to sit on top of the tv it is good. Light coloured couch had stains over it. Had
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Single Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dark and dingy, cafe hasn’t been open for months. Could do with good clean. Dust under dirty couch. Jar of lollies found under the couch, so hadn’t been vacuumed. Dark and gloomy around lifts at night.

    Not much. Positioning probably.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    5.0
    Despite Raj's exceptional service, our initial experience with the staff was disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Single beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were disappointed with the staff member who checked us in upon arrival; he wasn't very supportive to our group. The room we stayed in had some facility issues. The blind or curtain on the window couldn't come down, leaving the window entirely open. Despite seeking assistance from the front desk, the staff member was not very helpful. He repeatedly informed us that he couldn't do much and had already notified the maintenance team. Given that it was night-time and we were all girls in the room, we expected him to at least visit and check on the problem, but he didn't. His body language suggested he wasn't helpful at all. Additionally, the heater in the room wasn't working. The message was relayed to the duty manager the next morning. However, we did find the bed very comfortable, as well as the location.

    The staff member named Raj was very friendly and very helpful to our group ( met him on the second day of our stay). However, we had a bad experience on the first day upon arrival with a different staff member who was not supportive. He was a young man, wearing glasses, whom we met on the first day. Even Grace, another staff member, could benefit from training in customer service, politeness, and greeting with a smile.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    6.0
    Good location and value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    When we checked in was late in the evening , and we need to get out of the building just to go to the room. They should have a connecting area if the room was separated from the reception area as we have so much luggage to carry. Also the beddings was not in accordance to the number of people we pay. Short of beddings for the sofa bed and towels and coffee and tea no enough supplies. But overall good

    the area and location is really good and the value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    6.0
    Won’t stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was not comfortable at all. Room is tiny. Shower wasn’t working and took 2 days and 3 requests to get it fixed. Noise, omg the noise was off tap, cars, laundry arriving at 6am and they banged everything they could find. The doors, bang closed. Neighbours were so loud going in and out. Yelled at them several times. House keeping just walk in 8:30 am to clean my room on check out, only problem was I had one more day.

    Not to much. Maybe the close team stop. Can’t think of anything else

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    6.0
    Only was a place to sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room wasn’t 100% accurate from photos

    Easy access

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Street noise ...double glazing on street facing windows would fix this

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    5.0
    It was good for the amount of people it housed but that’s it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Four-Bedroom Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s an old apartment, the shower doors would get stuck and maintenance didn’t come to the room to fix it

    Value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    5.0
    Only stay based on price and location. Has many shortcomings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The halls always smelt of rubbish. 3 chairs in a 4 person suite. Bed was too soft and it rolled into the middle. Fridge didn't keep things cool. TV reception was terrible. Lifts regularly didn't work. Fitness centre had lots of broken equipment. Two of three treadmills unsuitable to use. One of two cycles broken. It smelt musty and unclean. Too few bowls in kitchen. Couch was a futon and very uncomfortable. Foyer looked old and in need of some love. Microwave wedged above fridge so door didn't open easily and was quite elevated for anyone short. Small German Cockroaches roaming around the apartment. Rubbish bin is too small for a four person suite with a kitchen.

    Friendly staff and check-in

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Overpriced and not as flattering as the photos indicated

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights

    budget accomodation in the heart od Melbourne city

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very very small space, not clean

    Great location, easy to walk into city, close to public transport

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    5.0
    Great location, close walking distance to Queen Victoria Market. It was a shame about the unfriendly staff as even thoug
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff were rude and very unhelpful. The room was very tired and definitely needs some maintenance.

    The location was perfect for what we needed

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    7.0
    It was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The couch broke on the first night and even though I reported it, no one bothered to come and fix it.

    It was close to the city.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2024

    5.0
    Did the job for an overnighter to sleep but wouldn’t stay there again, deceitful with its booking photos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was nothing like advertised, small and kind of creepy looking. Pink bed frame and colourful sheets was odd, like sleeping in a little girls bed. Clerk was oddly slow with checking me in, went around the back with my license to consult a colleague for god knows reason why. This was a bit annoying after a 9 hour journey including a flight from QLD to get there. Needs a face lift, not nearly as glamorous as it is made out to be on booking.com. TV was from mid 2000s with no foxtel or Netflix, it’s 2024 come on guys.

    Location was good, for someone visiting the Museum. Short walk away. Aircon was old but effective, really nice and cold.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    dissappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room allocation was 3rd floor,overlooking Swanston St,very noisy

    Have been a regular over some 9 years

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Penthouse Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool not heated, lifts were out of order, sofa bed was v uncomfortable. Rooms were not as clean. Overpriced.

    Location was ok.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    6.0
    Would stay again if I was on a budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe King Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No quilt , was cold only provided a top flat sheet and thin blanket 1 flat pillow provided for each guest

    Lovely location easy access Nice view for the money Utensils for cooking provided

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    7.0
    price - quality but they could maintain it better
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Studio
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Cleaning and maintenance

    Location and room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    7.0
    Somewhat disappointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Room allocated was third floor at the front facing Swanston St - very noisy.I have been a regular there since 2015. It seems I will have to ask when I book in future for a room up higher and at the rear - even if there is a surcharge.

    The Location is very convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was in fairly poor condition.

    Convenient location by tram stop.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    7.0
    Facilities are overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Value of money Good hotel Staff is perfect

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    5.0
    The apartment was small but was OK enough for our stay in Melbourne.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower sliding door was off its rails when we arrived, and we couldn't fix it to slide properly. There was no remote control for the air-conditioning, and there were no fans. Reception were advised about the remote control and shower screen. Bedrooms were smaller than expected with the DB bed and SB beds against the walls.

    We were able to have an earlier check in. Free Wi-Fi. Location was great for us, being within 15 minutes walking distance to where we wanted to go. Trams were right outside if needed. The apartment had a kitchen with hotplates, sink, kettle and toaster, and a decent size fridge. 2 separate bedrooms with wardrobes, and separate bathroom. A table with 2 chairs plus a couch was fine for the 3 of us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2024

    7.0
    Property is basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't fault their hospitality Excellent stay Staff was just ok

    Stayed in March 2024

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