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Studio Apartment
27 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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One Bedroom Apartment
40 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Studio Apartment
27 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Two Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key
67 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Superior One Bedroom Apartment
42 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Superior Two Bedroom Apartment - Dual Key
68 square metres
2 King Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near DFO Essendon Shopping Center

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Concierge services

With a stay at Punthill Essendon North in Melbourne (Essendon), you'll be a 3-minute drive from DFO Essendon Shopping Center and 6 minutes from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. This upscale hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Moonee Valley Racecourse and 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Highpoint Shopping Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Enjoy Thai cuisine at Krabi Thai, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 40
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 2023
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Parking onsite
  • Water dispenser
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Coworking spaces
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 1
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp

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

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Balcony
  • Washer/dryer
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Wireless internet access
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Kitchen
  • Shower only
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 43
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Highchair
  • Toaster
  • Number of beds 1
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laundry detergent
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Freezer
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.

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 Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 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

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

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

  • 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

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

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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