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Alto Hotel on Bourke

4.0 of 5
636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Ranked #8 of 194 hotels in Melbourne
4.5 of 5 stars 285 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Southern cross(20)
  • Massage chair(16)
  • Friendly and helpful(12)
  • Very clean(11)
  • Short walk(8)
  • Bedroom apartment(8)
  • Spencer St(7)
  • Brick wall(5)
  • Would highly recommend(4)
  • Will definitely stay(4)
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nicole w
Melbourne, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2012 NEW

We were happy with our stay overnight, it is in a perfect location and close to transport etc. The bathroom sink is very close to the cabinet making it hard to use but otherwise we're happy with the room and amenities. If staying for longer than one night I'd like a window with a view as there is just a... More

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Kirsty W
Adelaide
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

I have not stayed here before but will be staying again next time in Melbourne. Location is great only a couple minutes walk from the southern cross station. From the minute we walked in the staff were friendly and helpful which in a lot of establishments isn't the case. As we arrived early our room wasn't ready but they got... More

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Lucloo
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

We decided to stay at this hotel while we were visiting Melbourne. I have to say that I was particularly looking forward to staying in a 4 star hotel but I have been left disappointed. The room has a tiny window with a view of the opposite building wall and it is very noisy with all the traffic outside. Understanding... More

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norfolklady1
Norwich
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We stayed at this hotel for two nights prior to going on a cruise. The hotel was in a very good position and was advertised as four star. We were greeted very pleasantly and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Everywhere was clean and bright. However, on entering our room we were very disappointed to find that we had... More

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AltoMelbourne, Manager at Alto Hotel on Bourke, responded to this review
12 February 2012

We are very sorry your stay with us was less than ideal and appreciate you mentioned the things you enjoyed about Alto Hotel, as much as those you did not. Boutique Hotels in heritage buildings are a challenge for architects and hoteliers alike. Not all rooms are the same, and are therefore priced accordingly. The room type mentioned is our... More

driverrolf
Sydney Australia
Contributor
18 reviews
19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Alto trades as an environmentally friendly hotel and they do walk the talk, from 100% wind power to bins for recyclables. But there is no stinting on comfort or quality. The hotel is well located near Spencer St Station and airport shuttle buses, and its an easy walk to most offices, shopping and entertainment. My room was very quiet... More

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Catriona B
Queanbeyan, Australia
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I have found the service here really friendly and helpful. The room is small but in good condition. Strong antiseptic smell this time, but didn't notice this last time. I love the location too. So great to get off the Skybus from the airport and be under 5 minutes' walk to the hotel. Just really impressed with the service this... More

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MSIMaker
Bowral, Australia
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28 reviews
66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a nice little boutique hotel which is reasonably priced and kept in good shape. The hotel room (room 202) we had was very small in comparison to the larger chains but was very clean and tidy and would suit either a single traveler or a couple. No real view from our room but we were at the back... More

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chirosie
Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
22 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Excellent location just 5 minutes from Southern Cross Station. This hotel was great value and the extra touches made all the difference. The rooms were a little small but were really well equipped. The breakfasts were good, with plenty of choice. What made this hotel were the excellent reception staff, the free wifi, the free teas and capuccinos in the... More

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Sarah M
Wellington
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

This was a great place for us to stay while we were visiting Melbourne. The staff were very polite, friendly and had great knowledge of the city. The tram stop was right outside, so traveling about the city was easy. We walked a lot, and the location made this very easy. The skybus to the airport was also just down... More

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Vicki_E
Australia
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The hotel is small and friendly, rooms have free wi-fi and our rate included an excellent breakfast. Just across from Southern Cross Station so easy by bus to the airport and any other transportation. More

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