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Quality Hotel Carlton
441 Royal Pde, Melbourne, Victoria 3052 Australia
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#106 of 179 hotels in Melbourne
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Located in leafy Parkville and within walking distance to the bustling Lygon Street and Sydney Road or a short tram ride to Melbourne CBD, the Quality Hotel Carlton offers comfortable and spacious hotel style accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool in summer, gym, sauna and complimentary internet. Car parking available for a modest surcharge. Free smile at check-in! (priceless) Quality Hotel Carlton is a 5-minute walk from Melbourne Zoo and 10 minutes’ walk from the University of Melbourne. Royal Melbourne Hospital is 5 minutes' drive away and it is 7 minutes' drive to Moonee Valley Racecourse.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Breakfast buffet
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Parking
Wifi
Sauna
Outdoor pool
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Quiet
Family
Languages Spoken
English, French
Location
441 Royal Pde, Melbourne, Victoria 3052 Australia
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 58 out of 100
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74 Restaurants
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We had a very comfortable night in a clean, spacious room. Perfectly located for our concert at the zoo. The following morning we left our car in the park and made our way to the city. Staff friendly and helpful. No hesitation in recommending the Quality hotel Carlton for someone who wants close proximity to the zoo. Easy tram ride to the city.
WiFi available which worked much better in the following morning when there were not so many people using it.
WiFi available which worked much better in the following morning when there were not so many people using it.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Room Tip: we were happy with our room overlooking the pool - quiet and comfortable
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Response from QualityCarlton, General Manager at Quality Hotel Carlton
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Dear Hilton123456, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Our team is very happy to read your kind comments on their service. We look forward to welcoming you in Parkville again.
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My 2 daughters (14 & 16) and I stayed here whilst my husband had emergency surgery at the RMH. The motel is only 5 minutes (car) from the hospital and is straight down the rd! Our room was comfortable and clean, and a relaxing place to come back too after a very stressful day. Free Wi-Fi was handy too. Very well priced when your budget is tight, great value for the money. We will be back (hopefully better circumstances!) Thankyou.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from QualityCarlton, General Manager at Quality Hotel Carlton
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Dear Kylie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We look forward to welcoming you in Parkville on a less stressful occasion.
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Large, clean room, a little dated but still very clean. Terrific location, very quiet, excellent value. Loved the king bed and big TV. Reception still attended at 6.15 pm but didn't have our room key ready. Will definitely return.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The star rating (and therefore room rates) for this hotel should be downgraded unless or until the renovations are completed. As other reviews state, there’s good and bad. The “good” is that my room was newly painted, new soft furnishings, clean bed linen and comfy new bed. The “bad” is in mid-winter In cold Melbourne, you can’t get away with having no hot water, or at best luke warm, despite running the tap for 10 minutes each morning of my 3 night stay. Further, there is no breakfast room (supposedly under renovation too). Also, attention to details such as removing rubbish, used bed linen etc from the passages and bins should be done promptly. The bathroom was probably “renovated” but tile grout and corners we’re still grubby, the towels were plentiful but old, yellowed and threadbare (chuck them and buy some fluffy new white or black ones). The coffee mugs still had the evaporated dregs of the previous user’s drink in them! Yuk. But boiling water in the kettle fixed that: but should I have been the one to do that? Overall it’s a disgrace to what it was 5 years ago when I stayed there. Not ever returning which is unfortunate because it is in a great location for university and city access, cafes, and recreational parks, and transport.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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The staff were nice people but it takes a whole lot of niceness to make up for a hotel that is under construction. No facilities. Rooms had detritus from previous long term guests, including toiletries. We checked out straight away. They SHOULD NOT be accepting bookings!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thanks to Chris,Courtney and the rest of the lovely team. I am not familiar with Melbourne, but everyone seemed more than happy to help me with all my questions, from where to eat to how to book an Uber! What a great bunch of people :)
My room was simple but nice and clean, great water pressure, and the bed was super comfy!
I will definitely stay at the Quality Hotel Carlton again, for work and for holidays. It's a great location for the zoo and easy to get into the city and to Lygon street for a good feed. Otherwise it's only a leisurely 10min walk to Sydney road where there is everything you need from supermarkets and coffee to chemists and macca's!
Compliments to the chef for my yummy scrambled eggs for breakfast :)
Thanks again!
Kris S :)
My room was simple but nice and clean, great water pressure, and the bed was super comfy!
I will definitely stay at the Quality Hotel Carlton again, for work and for holidays. It's a great location for the zoo and easy to get into the city and to Lygon street for a good feed. Otherwise it's only a leisurely 10min walk to Sydney road where there is everything you need from supermarkets and coffee to chemists and macca's!
Compliments to the chef for my yummy scrambled eggs for breakfast :)
Thanks again!
Kris S :)
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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Every time I stay here with my partner we are welcomed with open arms. Greeted with a smile and always welcomed by first name.
Chris ans team make us feel like we are family. Nothing is a problem. There helpful information about local area attractions and recommendations of restaurants to try are great.
It's a home away from home for us.
We will always return when we receive such a warm welcome.
Although the Hotel is old and needs a bit of love and attention the staff make up for it.
The Bbq at the pool is a bonus feature.
A++++ to Chris and his team.
Chris ans team make us feel like we are family. Nothing is a problem. There helpful information about local area attractions and recommendations of restaurants to try are great.
It's a home away from home for us.
We will always return when we receive such a warm welcome.
Although the Hotel is old and needs a bit of love and attention the staff make up for it.
The Bbq at the pool is a bonus feature.
A++++ to Chris and his team.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from QualityCarlton, Manager at Quality Hotel Carlton
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Dear Risque666, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Chris is very excited about your comments. We look forward to welcoming you in Parkville in the future again.
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I inadvertently left my reading glasses and an exquisite little magnifying glass I always travel with (v handy for fine print!) on a shelf in the room when I checked out. Like the previous reviewer I notified them expecting them to be returned (happy to pay postage). Not this business. It was 'lost' for ever! I too thought it was inadequately investigated and am concerned that 'sticky fingers' are still employed there. Just warning you to look behind you when you leave your room!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from QualityCarlton, General Manager at Quality Hotel Carlton
Responded 23 Jan 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are terribly sorry that your glasses were left behind and that we were unable to find them. We do take this matter very seriously and are currently investigating with housekeeping management on how a housekeeper could have discarded your items without noticing what they were. We do believe in the possibility of a honest mistake and doubt that someone with "sticky fingers" would find value in a pair of prescription glasses. It has however been made very clear to the team that if anything of the sort transpires again their employment would be terminated immediately as it is unacceptable that lost property is not recognised and brought to reception immediately for safe keeping.
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Check in was of poor quality. 4 people on desk attending to one person & ingnore me for 10 minutes before i state is anyone able to check me in. Our room smelt like poo. Yes it smelt like a poo. Couldn’t see one but I had to keep door open. My family pulled off the doonas as both doonas were dirty with brown stains on something liquid or extra ment.
Not a welcoming environment.
Cheap & needs a freshen up.
It’s been a week and I still no received bond back yet.
Not a welcoming environment.
Cheap & needs a freshen up.
It’s been a week and I still no received bond back yet.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I stayed here quite some time ago and meant to write a review, but now I have time. It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Curtains falling off windows, shower door broken. Had to pay deposit that was more than the cost of the room.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Hi Nusrat, the room definitely have hairdryers available.
Regards
Ram
Thanks Rebecca. Appreciate answering the question on behalf of the Vibe Team.
There is on site parking at $10.00 per night per car.
Hi, I arrived at hotel around 10am and I could have had a room on the ground floor but I declined as I was out all day and only wanted to drop my bag off. I would say no harm in asking.
Not sure if it is Queen sized bed, however we did not feel cramped.
"I would never recommend this hotel to anyone and noise outside when I went to bed was so loud"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
AU$135 - AU$215 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
vibe hotel melbourne
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Vibe Hotel Carlton Melbourne
LOCATION
AustraliaVictoriaMelbourneParkville
NUMBER OF ROOMS
85
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Hotel Carlton
Which popular attractions are close to Quality Hotel Carlton?
Nearby attractions include Melbourne Zoo (0.7 km), Escape Or Die (1.2 km), and Royal Park Nature Play Playground (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness centre.
Which room amenities are available at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Yes, paid private parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Quality Hotel Carlton?
Conveniently located restaurants include Code Black, Cornish Arms Hotel, and Wide Open Road.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Quality Hotel Carlton?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Quality Hotel Carlton offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Quality Hotel Carlton?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.
Are there any historical sites close to Quality Hotel Carlton?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral (3.4 km), Parliament House of Victoria (3.4 km), and The Johnston Collection (4.2 km).