Aparthotel

Arrow on Swanston

3.5 star property
Family-friendly aparthotel with fitness centre and sauna

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Premium Penthouse Apartment
Rooftop terrace
4 Bedrooms Apartment | View from room
Premium Penthouse Apartment | City view
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Explore the area

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488 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053
  • Queen Victoria Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Marvel Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe King Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Bedroom Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

4 Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
4 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Two Bedrooms Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Triple Single Beds Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Premium Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Penthouse Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Family Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Two Single Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe King Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Spacious Family Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Two Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

Family Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 5

Triple Single beds

  • Sleeps 3

One Bedroom Penthouse Apartment

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Melbourne

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Melbourne awaits you at Arrow on Swanston. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Lygon Street and Queen Victoria Market. Highlights at this aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features free WiFi, a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchenette that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a rainfall showerhead and free toiletries. A hairdryer and a desk are also available. .The café, Cafe Crema, serves local cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the gym and sauna. 9688 square feet (900 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Carlton aparthotel include Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.

What's nearby

  • Queen Victoria Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marvel Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Central Station - 8 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 18 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ini Studio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panda Hot Pot 蜀大侠老火锅 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queensberry Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Humble Rays - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Millé & B Patisserie - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Arrow on Swanston

Family-friendly aparthotel with fitness centre and sauna
Arrow on Swanston offers its guests an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Business amenities include a business centre and 4 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this aparthotel measures 9688 square feet (900 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Arrow on Swanston. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Melbourne aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 190 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 9688 sq ft of conference space
  • 900 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Arrow on Swanston offers 190 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 40-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered parking on site (AUD 25 per night)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free cot
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Crema

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: AUD 22 for adults and AUD 17 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (9,688 square foot of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 190 units
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.8 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: AUD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately AUD 22 for adults and from AUD 17 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: AUD 25 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.8 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Arrow Swanston Apartment Carlton
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Arrow Swanston Aparthotel Carlton
Arrow Swanston
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Arrow on Swanston Carlton
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Arrow on Swanston Aparthotel Carlton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arrow on Swanston?

Arrow on Swanston offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Arrow on Swanston?

As of 18 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arrow on Swanston on 13 Oct 2025 start from NZ$151.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Arrow on Swanston?

Yep, Arrow on Swanston has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for AUD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Arrow on Swanston?

The closest beach to Arrow on Swanston is St Kilda Beach (7.2 km).

Does Arrow on Swanston have a pool?

Arrow on Swanston has an outdoor pool.

Is Arrow on Swanston family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a corner/local shop and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Arrow on Swanston is a hit with families.

Does Arrow on Swanston serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arrow on Swanston?

No, Arrow on Swanston does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Arrow on Swanston?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Arrow on Swanston's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arrow on Swanston?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arrow on Swanston?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Arrow on Swanston Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 740 out of 2657 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 803 out of 2657 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 483 out of 2657 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 312 out of 2657 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 319 out of 2657 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nigya

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Receptionist asked if I can review hotel on their website just because I requested 30min early check-in. Staffs getting in and off the lift wouldn’t care about hygiene and move without a closed lid of red bin. Room doesn’t even have a hair dryer forget about toothbrush and stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bronwen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Blind cords were unsecured, which is a massive risk and ?illegal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, even though accommodation is undergoing renovations.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Amenities
Nice little room setup was fantastic love the tiny belcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Analee

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warwick

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small and not as shown in the booking picture. There were repairs to the walls the blanket was thin and had holes the TV was a very cheep brand with a very bad picture, the room was noisy. We were there for four days and they only serviced the room on the last day. Wotif let us down with the depiction of the room and there is no way I will ever book through wotif again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kylie, Old Beach

Travelled with family
When we arrived I was told I had to pay $100 as a deposit for the room, this was not explained very well as this was on top of our accommodation but I was to get it back if our room was not damaged in anyway. When we arrived in our room which was through another are to the reception we noticed that the room had a smell so we opened the windows. The two rooms with the beds in them had too much furniture in them as one bedroom had a double and the other had a king bed which with all the furniture in them there was not much room to move. We had to use the sofa as a bed and we was only given one sheet and a blanket and one pillow. Tv didn't work properly but did come right after I went down to reception as there was not a phone to use to ring through to reception about the tv and more bedding. There was no face washer and no tea towels no hair dryer (which you had to request). The fridge froze our food so we had to turn that down. Carpet was stained and the bathroom was a tad off and it needs a fresh coat of paint . The intercom didn't work to talk to people on the street who were visiting us and there was also no booklet/folder to say where the fire exits were or information on the complex etc. The pictures they actually show of the rooms are of their other hotel they own not this one as we have stayed at that hotel a few times but it was under another name. The only good part was the service at the little coffee shop on the premises it was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great rooms for an overnight stay, super comfortable beds. Could be cleaner and updated facilities (TV’s).
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherice

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in the middle of melb CBD. I've booked this hotel a couple of times. Unfortunately there was a red stain on our sheets that my partner had to cover up with a fitted sheet. Not sure what it was, but alas not a big deal. Amenities were great, and we did get a better room that we originally booked!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The blokes behind the counter was to busy talking to each other instead of communicating with the customer
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was good, can't complain there. I found the rest of the hotel bizzare. The pool and gym building was very seedy and felt like an undergroung subway, also a strange musty mouldy smell. I tried countless times to contact the reception in anticipation of my stay (over the phone, via email, via their website, via wotif) to no avail. This was incredibly frustrating as I wanted to confirm my check-in time with them (to ensure it was okay). And yet, loved the location of the hotel. I think overall I have mixed feelings, but it was a nett positive once I was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirrilee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We booked a room with a king bed but it definitely wasn’t a king.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Subash

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lost no proper communication no greeting. Room was small and looks very old. Amenities like swimming pool was smelly and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roger

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting. Mould and damage everywhere, disgusting smell to the rooms, no lights working, tv broken, beds stained and rock hard. We refused to stay even after been shown two other rooms. Disgusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with off street parking
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MIKAYLA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place was extremely noisy, bedding filthy. Not to mention minimal bedding a thin blanket.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall it was good, our room did not look anything like the photos though, and it was rather cramped for our family of 5. A few more instructions for the parking would make life a bit easier also. Overall a pleasant overnight stay. I wouldn’t want to stay longer than that in the room we had though as it was far too small to relax in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tayyiba

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were dirty , so disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with transport nearby and easy parking. Good room size , plenty of space for my young children and I, had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kok Seng

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room did not have extra pillows or blanket. We did get these when we asked. It had no dishwashing liquid so we left our glasses to be washed by staff. We did not realise till we got there that reception is separate to accommodation. We had to walk outside the building to get to accommodation. It’s not a bad accommodation but not near top star neither
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Julian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was not great. The check in took a long time, and the facilities were extremely basic. The bedding for the fold-out bed was HALF a fleece blanket.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the picture, tiniest kitchen I’ve ever seen, blanket didn’t even cover the whole bed, only 1 pillow each, 7 stories high and could still hear lots of noise.. one receptionist doesn’t speak a word of English… way over priced for the tiny jail cell that it is
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the kitchenette. Small area but equipped with everything needed to prepare meals for the week we stayed. Also has a gymnasium and pool but we didn't use these facilities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025