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4.7 out of 5

"Close to shops and resturants, noisy tram lines but all night. I did not like the split system AC in the rooms, they are outdated and building rooms ... " More

By a verified traveller on Mon 08 Jan 2024

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Hotel Description

At Punthill Essendon North you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 4.4 km (2.8 mi) from Highpoint Shopping Centre. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and washers/dryers.

The restaurant, Krabi Thai, serves Thai cuisine and is open for dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour gym, and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.

Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 4-star Essendon hotel include Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and URBNSURF Sports Park.

Studio Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$175* Per night/room 19 May - 20 May

One Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Superior Studio Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Superior One Bedroom Apartment

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Two Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key

Bed Count 2 King Beds Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Punthill Essendon North ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Punthill Essendon North

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
Close to shops and resturants, noisy tram lines but all night. I did not like the split system AC in the rooms, they are outdated and building rooms should have had the conventional Mechanical Vents as building is ventilated via mechanical ventilation system

Posted by on 8 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
Good

Posted by on 6 Jan. 2024

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5 out of 5
I’ll be back

Posted by on 18 Jun. 2023

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4 out of 5
Nice, clean, convenient motel to stay at.

Posted by on 17 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Easy check in, friendly staff, clean room, room had everything we needed.

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 11 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Good location Comfortable room Helpful staff

Posted by on 8 Jun. 2023

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5 out of 5
Very comfortable bed

Posted by on 31 May 2023

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5 out of 5
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About the Punthill Essendon North

Location 261 Keilor Road, Essendon, VIC 3040

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Punthill Essendon North also features a 24-hour fitness center, concierge services, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available. This 4-star Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Essendon Station (2.8 km / 1.8 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Punthill Essendon North offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Melbourne hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Washer and dryer
  • Private balcony
  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Krabi Thai - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 9.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, onsite parking, and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Children stay free
  • One child stays free
  • Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 8:00 PM
  • Debit cards
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 5
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of CovidClean (Safehotels - global expert)
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 10–40 for adults, and AUD 10–40 for children
  • Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 9.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.00 per night
  • High chair fee: AUD 10.00 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Punthill Essendon North Hotel
  • Punthill Essendon North Essendon
  • Punthill Essendon North Hotel Essendon

You should know

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.