Laneways By Ovolo Hotel - Melbourne

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Laneways By Ovolo Hotel - Melbourne
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Overview

At the unique 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel Melbourne, you can stay close to the bluestone prison "Old Melbourne Gaol", as it is situated only 5 minutes' stroll away. The unique 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel Melbourne also offers 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls. Located just 1.4 km from such shopping venues as Myer Melbourne Department Store, the family-friendly hotel has 44 rooms near a train station.

Location

This Melbourne hotel is nestled near the entertainment district of Melbourne and around a 25-minute stroll from the Block Arcade. Guests can visit the Museum of Chinese Australian History, which is merely 300 metres away, and the Royal Exhibition Building which is in proximity to the accommodation. The Laneways By Ovolo Melbourne allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the public Alexandra Gardens a mere 1.6 km away.

The hotel offers a central location 20 km from Essendon Fields airport.

Rooms

Some rooms include a balcony and a dining area featuring an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner, along with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. They feature a refrigerator and glassware for self-catering.

Eat & Drink

While staying at the Laneways By Ovolo, guests can choose from dining options nearby, such as Rice Paper Scissors, located nearly a 5-minute walk away, or Hochi Mama at a 5-minute walking distance.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation might be needed) at AUD 27 per day.
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of AUD 30 per person per day. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Year renovated:2012
Number of floors:5
Number of rooms:44
Former name
Somerset Gordon Heights
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Rooms and availability

Two-Bedroom Apartment
  • Max:
    4 persons
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed3 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
Guest Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • With view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

AUD 27 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Laundry
TV

Flat-screen TV

Lift

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room view

  • With view

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPad
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Laneways By Ovolo Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 225 NZ$
📏 Distance to centre 1.1 km
🗺️ Location rating 10.0
✈️ Distance to airport 15.6 km
🧳 Nearest airport Essendon Fields, MEB

Location
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Address
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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000
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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Museum
Old Melbourne Gaol
260 m
Park
Carlton Gardens
260 m
Library
State Library Victoria
260 m
Little Bourke Street
Chinatown
260 m
Public Building
Parliament House of Victoria
260 m
Museum
Old Treasury Building
260 m
Restaurant
Rice Paper Scissors
160 m
Restaurant
Chin Chin
790 m
Restaurant
Longrain
70 m
Restaurant
Hochi Mama
160 m
Restaurant
Siglo
90 m
Restaurant
Dansk at Denmark House
70 m
Restaurant
The Melbourne Supper Club
90 m
Restaurant
Mezzo
30 m
Restaurant
Gingerboy
130 m
Restaurant
Federici Cafe
120 m

Reviews of Laneways By Ovolo Hotel

8.5 /10
Great
668 reviews
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  • A
    Aaron
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 08 Mar
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    spacious room
    helpful staff
    local tips
    small sink

    Thoroughly enjoyed the Downtown Studio. Clean, spacious with a complimentary mini-bar and useful tips for local tours. The small bathroom sink design was frustrating. Would recommend joining a pub crawl for a fun evening nearby.

    Downtown Studio
  • B
    Bob
    Australia
    Wrote a review on 07 Mar
    Great
    8.4

    Exceptionally clean place in funky style with all necessary facilities. Great and fantastic location really close to the Ovolo Laneways for a 4 night stay, numerous theatres, countless restaurants, the main shopping precinct, State Library of Vic, Fed Square, Southbank and much more, and the famous Pellegrino cafe and great bookshops on Bourke St Good value.

  • A
    Alex
    Australia
    Wrote a review on 06 Mar
    Perfect
    9.0

    Spotlessly clean place in funky style with all necessary facilities.

  • R
    Robert
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on 25 Oct
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location7.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    6.0
    design
    small sink
    noise disturbance

    complimentary refreshments, chic minimalist design, convenient location

    The bathroom sink was uncomfortably tiny!!! Noise from the outside bins was disruptive at early hours!!! The lack of natural light in the room was disappointing!!!

    Downtown Studio
  • R
    Richard
    United States
    Wrote a review on 24 Oct
    Very good
    7.6

    The room was immaculately clean and trendy and offered a lounge, baggage storage and ipad. The bathroom was luxurious, though the views were typical. Its location a 10-15 minute walking distance from Cbd was marvellous. Btw, went to city center, located approx 10-15 minutes' walk from the hotel.

  • Wrote a review on 22 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    Very convenient to city and MCG, NGV. All you need is in the room. Very quiet spot in Lt Bourke st. Great big comfy bed. Great shower.

    The linen was too small for the big bed. Could not open wardrobe properly due to the big bed +++ & ------.The breakfast area is pretty cold for winter time, summer time would be OK . Heaps of places to b'fast nearby.

  • D
    Daniel
    United Kingdom
    left 4 reviews
    Wrote a review on 29 Sept
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms5.0
    Service6.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    poor setup
    small bathroom

    The room was large but had such poor setup, i couldn't watch the tv comfortably. The bathroom was small, with zero space for my essentials. I guess i expected at least a little special treatment for my stay, but apparently, that's too much to ask. Almost gave them 5 stars but just couldn't.

    Downtown Studio Suite
  • Wrote a review on 28 Sept
    Perfect
    9.6

    This studio apartment was perfect for our overniter in the city to attend a show. It has some kitchen facilities so if you want to eat in you can. Location is fantastic for many of the theatres in Melbourne and also many restaurants, in particular, Chinatown. We would return in a heartbeat!!

  • Wrote a review on 27 Sept
    Needs improvement
    5.6

    The location of the hotel was excellent.

    Housekeeping were poor, dirty dishes not taken with them, beds not made properly, bathroom not cleaned, sinks not wiped. Car park for hotel was located to far from the hotel a good 10-15 minute walk...If your thinking of getting a car for your Melbourne trip I would reconsider...parking is so expensive!

  • C
    Colin
    United Kingdom
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 04 Jul
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms10.0
    Service10.0
    Dining10.0
    10
    cute service
    comfortable suite

    for a cozy stay, embrace the happy hour and enjoy the complimentary snack bar at this lovely hotel

    An amazing stay offering spacious suite, helpful staff, and a relaxing atmosphere.

    Downtown Studio
  • Wrote a review on 02 Jul
    Great
    8.4

    Convenience to inner melbourne, restaurants ,tourist and theatre

  • Wrote a review on 02 Jul
    Great
    8.8

    What we didn't like about the hotel was our miniscule bathroom and it's general state of disrepair and what repairsjad been done were sloppy i'n the extreme.

  • H
    Helen
    United Kingdom
    left 16 reviews
    Wrote a review on 25 Jun
    Great
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service8.0
    Dining7.0
    8.0
    free coffee
    candy station
    happy hour
    spotty wi-fi

    The place is awesome with free coffee every morning and a candy station in the lobby that was a fun surprise! I really enjoyed unwinding at the happy hour and loved the cozy atmosphere while playing games in the lounge. The only tiny downside was that the Wi-Fi could be a bit spotty at times, but it didn’t ruin my stay. 😊

    Downtown Studio
  • Wrote a review on 24 Jun
    Perfect
    9.4

    Location- near great restaurants and bars. it was quite even though it was so central. clean and reflected the website so it met our expectations.

    Main thing was the spa was out of order. that was disappointing but unavoidable

  • Wrote a review on 22 Jun
    Great
    8.8

    The location to China Town and city shopping. The bed was very comfortable.

    I did not like 1. the car park being so far away. 2. The reception being different building. 3. The lifts were very slow and old. 4. The rooms were pooly cleaned. 5. The bathroom layout was poorly designed and lacked space for the vanity.

FAQ about Laneways By Ovolo

Which popular attractions are located near the Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel?
You can visit Eureka Skydeck as well as Fitzroy Gardens, placed just 25 and 10 minutes walk away from the Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel respectively.
Which landmarks are closest to Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel?
Guests of Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel can visit the centrally located Original Authentic Aboriginal Art Gallery (nearly a 5-minute walk from the accommodation), or State Library Victoria placed 5 minutes' walk away.
Can we park our car at the hotel?
The hotel offers parking spaces, located nearby.
What are the recommended dining options during the stay at Laneways By Ovolo Hotel?
Guests of Laneways By Ovolo Hotel can dine just outside the property in a highly rated-9/10 according to reviews-street food restaurant Hochi Mama offering Thai cuisine.
What is check-in and check-out time at the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel?
Guests of the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 11:00.
What payment methods are accepted in the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel?
Payment methods in the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel include:
  • сash
  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
What kinds of rooms does this unique hotel offer?
This unique hotel offers such room types as Penthouse, One-Bedroom Queen Suite, and Queen Studio.
Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel?
Each room at the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel is equipped with an air conditioner to ensure that guests have everything they need for a comfortable stay. As a result, guests consistently rate the rooms 9.1/10 for comfort.
Is the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel equipped with amenities for persons with disabilities?
Yes, the 4-star Laneways By Ovolo Hotel hotel provides accessible bathrooms, rooms with accessible facilities, and wheelchair access to improve the experience for the guests with special needs.
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