Laneways by Ovolo

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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19 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
  • Place, Princess Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Fed Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Downtown Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Downtown Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Memphis Terrace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds

Memphis Penthouse

  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 2 King Beds
  • City view

Downtown Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Downtown Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Midtown 1 Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Uptown 2 Bedroom Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Memphis Terrace

  • Sleeps 4

Memphis Penthouse

  • Sleeps 4

Uptown Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at Laneways by Ovolo, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, steps from Princess Theatre and within a 10-minute walk of Carlton Gardens. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Fed Square and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St. Vincent's Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Princess Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Her Majesty's Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Flinders Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fed Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Parliament Station - 2 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Imperial Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pellegrini's Espresso Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Secret Kitchen Chinatown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Street Grocer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dolly - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Laneways by Ovolo

Family-friendly hotel in Melbourne
Laneways by Ovolo offers 43 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • In-room 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 100 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
The credit card presented at check-in should be the same card used at time of booking. If the credit card holder is not on the reservation, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival to confirm identification

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Laneways by Ovolo Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kimberley

Shower dirty and layout of room annoying. Also expensive mini bar
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for restaurants, very clean with everything you need. Only downside was very small basin in bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Euan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and convenient location, right beside light rail service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most amazing experience at Laneways by Ovolo. From the moment we arrived, the staff were beyond kind, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating. The girls at the front desk were especially wonderful, they were so supportive of my friend who ran the Melbourne Marathon and went out of their way to make her feel extra special. That personal touch honestly meant so much! The room was spotless, beautifully styled, and surprisingly spacious, everything felt fresh, comfortable, and so well thought out. It was the perfect place to unwind and recharge. The location was unbeatable right in the heart of Melbourne, surrounded by amazing food spots, cafés, and bars, and super easy to get anywhere on foot or by tram. Everything about our stay was five-star: the service, the space, and the warmth of the team. I couldn’t recommend Laneways by Ovolo more highly and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Great Service in a Central Spot

Laneways by Ovolo was a comfortable and well-located place to stay in Melbourne, close to plenty of food and shopping options. Lyla at the front desk was especially conscientious and helpful, making sure everything went smoothly during our stay. It’s a good pick if you want friendly service and an easy base for exploring the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Good for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convienet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raewyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillida

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this property and always stay here. Great rooms for families and close to everything. Great staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kayelene

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

Amazing Hotel.

We had a great stay , this place is amazing, close to anything and everything, staff were so helpful and amazingly friendly. Hotel is so neat and tired can not fault anything. Will most definitely be booking back there.10/10 Laneways of Ovolo 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

iain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Windowless

If you have rooms with no windows (and 30cm of glass bricks doesnt count as a window) then you should declare that in the listing. An industrial hum through the wall all night and the circulation of a windowless box. At a low price it would be fine, but i paid plenty more and that's comical. I mentioned it to staff who said it was listed as "no view" lol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Juliette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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