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Laneways by Ovolo

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in Melbourne with a 24-hour front desk

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Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Reception
Memphis Terrace | Balcony view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept

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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Downtown Studio Suite

Downtown Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite | Living area

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Downtown Studio

Downtown Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Memphis Penthouse | Living area

Memphis Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Uptown 2 Bedroom Suite

Uptown 2 Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Memphis Terrace | Private kitchen

Memphis Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Downtown Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Downtown Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen

Uptown Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Melbourne awaits you at Laneways by Ovolo. You'll find Princess Theatre a few steps away and Carlton Gardens within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this boutique hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This eco-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and free newspapers in the lobby. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Melbourne Central Business District hotel include St. Vincent's Hospital and Melbourne Central.

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Melbourne Central - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Vincent's Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Melbourne - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 2 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Princess Theatre - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬1 min walk
  • City Wine Shop
  • Anda

About this property

Laneways by Ovolo

Art Deco hotel in Melbourne with a 24-hour front desk
Laneways by Ovolo offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. The family-friendly Laneways by Ovolo also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Melbourne hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Laneways by Ovolo offers 43 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EarthCheck – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (AUD 27 per day); discounts available
  • Parking on site (AUD 27 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 30 for adults and AUD 30 for children

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 12 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:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

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 30 for adults and from AUD 30 for children
  • Self-parking fee: AUD 27 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 27 per day(1312 ft away; open 24 hours)

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, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Ovolo
Ovolo Laneways Hotel Melbourne
Ovolo Hotel Melbourne
Ovolo Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways Aparthotel Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways Aparthotel
Ovolo Laneways Melbourne
Ovolo Laneways
Ovolo Laneways Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Laneways by Ovolo?

Laneways by Ovolo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Laneways by Ovolo?

As of 16 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laneways by Ovolo on 10 Sept 2025 start from AU$213.05, 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 Laneways by Ovolo?

Yep, Laneways by Ovolo has a self car park for AUD 27 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Laneways by Ovolo?

The closest beach to Laneways by Ovolo is St Kilda Beach (6.5 km).

Is Laneways by Ovolo family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Laneways by Ovolo is a hit with families.

Does Laneways by Ovolo serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Laneways by Ovolo?

No, Laneways by Ovolo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Laneways by Ovolo?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Laneways by Ovolo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Laneways by Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 714 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location Awesome welcome drinks Awesome staff Awesome lollies at reception
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan, Grand Rapids

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for China town and theater district. Staff was very cheerful and helpful to get assistance from. Laundry on premise free of charge and evening glass of wine. Would start again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all exceptionally helpful Hotel ideally placed near theatre and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catriona

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: location can’t be beat. Tons of bars, restaurants and cafes, free trams in the CBD, near all the points of interest. Comfy beds and nice pillows, 307 faced the back alley and was quiet. Free coffee and happy hour wine, plus the free candy bins was a cute touch. Free laundry? Yes please! Cons: strange layout - apparently the architect has never actually stayed in a hotel. World’s tiniest bathroom, Huge living room, yet nowhere for guest #2 to put their stuff. Spotty wifi. All in all, I would definitely stay here again and hope for a better room layout.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Lots of perks. Very modern interior and something a little out of the ordinary. Lively
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very unique hotel with personalized service .A fabulous location and whisper quite .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niamh

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Melbourne Laneway hotel!

Funky little laneway hotel. Awesome location. Plenty of restaurants & bars nearby and walking distance to Rod Laver. Super cool fit out & generous sized rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very thankful , we arrive from LAX and they let us checked in early which was very helpful after a 15-16 hrs direct flight . Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely welcoming and helpful staff. Some really nice touches like free ‘happy hour’ and free laundry. Close to trams so easy to get around and plenty of reasonable restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy Canadians

What a great place to stay. Cool candy bar by the elevator! All the staff were happy and informative! So nice to see. The complimentary wine was amazing. The downtown location was perfect for access to all things Melbourne. We loved it so much that we stayed here twice during our visit to Australia.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Adam Grey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, easy checking and out
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was exactly as advertised. Comfy beds, spacious, great location. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best properties that i have stayed in a while and i travel a lot. Very well done, great amenities, room was super clean and just the right size. Right outside chinatown and felt really safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Constitution Hill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really love the experience the Ovolo team delivers. You get such a personal touch which makes the time you spend there so enjoyable. Everyone is so friendly and accommodating and we can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024