Carlton Lygon Lodge - Close To Melbourne Uni – A Favorite for Families in Melbourne
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Carlton Lygon Lodge offers six room types: Lygon Front Suite, Executive Twin Suite, Executive Suite, Apartment, Twin Suite, and Standard Suite. The Lygon Front Suite includes a queen-size bed, kitchenette, and balcony overlooking Lygon Street. Executive Suites feature a queen bed and fold-out sofa bed. Apartments have a separate bedroom with a queen bed and a convertible sofa in the lounge. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms with hairdryers, and tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms have kitchenettes with microwaves and refrigerators.
Dining & Cafés
The hotel is steps from Lygon Street, known for its European-style restaurants and cafés. Guests can dine at nearby spots like Brunetti Café or Tiamo. The area offers Italian, Greek, and modern Australian cuisine. Coffee shops serve espresso and cappuccino, with many open early for breakfast.
Location & Attractions
The lodge is in Carlton, a 10-minute walk from Melbourne CBD. It's 500 meters from the University of Melbourne and 1 km from the State Library Victoria. The Melbourne Cricket Ground and Royal Exhibition Building are within 2 km. Trams on Swanston Street provide direct access to Queen Victoria Market and the National Gallery of Victoria.
Services & Facilities
The 24-hour reception assists with tours and luggage storage. A guest laundry operates from 2 PM to 11 PM ($6 per wash/dry). Parking costs $30/day off-street. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The hotel does not allow stag or hen parties.
Transport & Access
The nearest tram stop (Route 1/6) is a 3-minute walk. Melbourne Airport is 18 km away, accessible via SkyBus or taxi. On-street parking is free weekends after 12:30 PM until Monday morning.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor