The Ovolo Laneways Hotel, Melbourne
Expert reviews
“The Ovolo Hotel is a boutique hotel with 43 rooms and suites in an ideal city-center location. Studios come with Wi-Fi, a daily happy hour and to-go breakfasts.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Melbourne.
“This boutique hotel mixes hipster chic with a funky executive vibe. It’s friendly, fun and loaded with goodies – there’s a free self-service laundry, a free minibar in each room and free booze downstairs at the daily happy hour.”
“This totally on-trend hotel feels fun and homey, with loads of extras, from fridges packed with free Italian beer to Apple TV, plus over half the rooms are generously-sized suites. It sits right in the thick of the Melbourne action, but it’s nonetheless calm and quiet.”
What guests liked
- Mini bar
- Great food
- Friendly staff
- Boutique style
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
Staying at the Ovolo Laneways Hotel in Melbourne, Australia makes living your best life super easy and fun. The hotel is located in the restaurant and theatre district of Little Bourke Street and guests will find themselves immediately immersed in the heart, soul and culture of this City. The Ovolo Laneways is only a few minutes’ walk from Parliament, Treasury Gardens, Queen Victoria Market and so many conveniences such as galleries, restaurants bars, sports arenas and so much more.
When guests are not exhausting themselves with all the excitement the city has to offer, they have the assurance of knowing that they can return to a comfortable and stylish room furnished with all the modern conveniences. The suites are hip and vibrant with tasteful decor. They come equipped with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, desk, minibar, tea and coffee maker and en suites bathroom.
The hotel has plenty of entertainment so guests do not have to venture outside its doors to be thoroughly entertained. The rooftop terrace offers beautiful city views, guests can mingle in the common area which serves tea and coffee and there is always assistance at the 24-hour front desk to help guests find exactly what they are looking for.
Hotel Details
— 42 rooms
— Opened in 2012
— Chic modern style
Hotel Features
— Facilities for disabled guests
— 24-hour front desk
— Concierge service
— Tours and tickets assistance
— Fitness and spa center
— Rooftop terrace
— Tea and coffee in common areas
— Room service
— Business facilities
— Daily housekeeping
— Free WiFi
— Laundry and dry cleaning services
— Luggage storage
— Non-smoking throughout
— Public parking
— Family rooms
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 2:00 PM
— Check out ends at 11:00 AM
— Minimum check-in age is 18
Address
19 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
Catherine
27 December 2023
Fabulous!
Everything, direness great and roomy
Krai
26 December 2023
Very good
The location was good. Easy walking and central. The room was good, clean and meet our expectation. Staff were friendly, polite, and helpful.
We are a returning customer and disappointed that there's no longer free wine offer in the room. There was also no coffee maker in the room which are usually offered now in other hotels. The restaurant on the ground floor wasn't open also on the days we were there. Also disappointing.
Taylor
11 December 2023
Very hospitable stay!
We loved the friendly staff, complimentary lolly bar and coffee/tea/water station, the location and our room :)
The toilet door didn’t have a lock
Katy
3 December 2023
A contemporary and comfortable stay in the heart of Melbourne.
I love this hotel. I love that they recognised I’d been there before and surprised me with a glass of freckles :)
Shelley
30 November 2023
Exceptional! can’t wait to stay again
the Manager Megan was exceptional. she went above and beyond to make our stay so special .. organised us a dinner booking as I mucked it up… and as housekeeping had not split one of the kings into 2 … she came and did it herself. she was a gem. we will be back!
Danielle
30 November 2023
Cool- retro chic studio - well priced, great location and lovely staff.
Great location and price and the room was nicely decorated - arty, retro style. The staff were lovely and very accommodating and helpful. We will definitely stay again. Thanks
Estelle127
26 November 2023
Great stay
Great location. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. Our room was clean and well presented.
Olympia
25 November 2023
The Ovolo
Very close to The Majesty Theatre. Right at the start of China Town too
No view .
Elizabeth
19 November 2023
Perfect
Fabulous place to stay, amazing staff and loads of little extras that were brilliant
Nothing
Grainne
13 November 2023
Brilliantly-located boutique property.
Fantastic location for a long weekend in Melbourne. Great vibe and super-friendly service.
Claire
7 November 2023
City staycation
Perfect location for the Parliament end of the city as we attended the Princess Theatre. All staff gave enthusiastic customer service and were exceptionally friendly.
Matthew
3 November 2023
Very good
The staff at reception were great 👍
Ashlee
31 October 2023
Exceptional
Great staff- so friendly! Great location and great decor
Annelies
30 October 2023
Amazing! Too short. ill be back
Rooms were great, great location and also super friendly staff. They even had a Happy hour with nice vino and a candy bar! would recommend for sure.
Nothing I didnt like. It was convenient and really well set up. Had a great time and would go back
Linda
29 October 2023
Trendy hotel in fabulous location
Reception staff very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean, quiet and comfortable. Loved the decor and little touches
Megan
29 October 2023
Welcoming, stylish and great location.
The staff were very friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming and the attached bar/restaurant was just gorgeous! The room itself was clean and stylish, comfy bed. And location was perfect. Walking distance to most of the city with tram stops close to get around too and just next to chinatown.
David
23 October 2023
Funky great place to stay perfect location amazing staff and always som different happening
As always, the friendly staff. Loved the wine bar next door the tap wine at happy hour was surprisingly good. The location is perfect with lots of good surrounding bars and restaurants. Also near the theatres.
The airconditioner in my room was very noisy.
Sue
22 October 2023
I would highly recommend and will return
It was very clean, the staff were amazing, the food was fantastic
Jan
17 October 2023
Value for money.
Well set out apartment. We thought the freebies fridge and on ground floor Coffee lollies etc great gesture. Close to Theatres. Carpark etc
Bathroom sink was dirty with shaving hairs. We complained to staff who said sink was blocked. She said we could change rooms but had already settled in and tired. Hence we couldn’t use sink. The pillows were very high which were uncomfortable we found. We didn’t have any plain teabags only diff kinds.
Mark
14 October 2023
Amazing!
The free lollies
Everything was great
Cristina
14 October 2023
Probably won’t return
Friendly staff Funky decor
Tiny Cleaning Dark Parking distance Tv had to use
J
13 October 2023
We will be back cause it was great
Great spot, nice staff, helpful , lollies?
No Miscato
Sandy
11 October 2023
Fun in the city
So accessible and close to everything and well Appointed too
Nothing
Kerri
10 October 2023
Always exceeds expectations
The staff were very welcoming and I was impressed by how accommodating they were. I arrived at 9am, expecting to just be able to drop my bags while I waited for check-in. Instead, the lovely lady at the front desk checked to see if my room was available early and, when it wasn't, gave me a FREE upgrade to a superior room. This room had so much space! I could work comfortably for the day from the living space. Combined with the free lolly bar, free in-room minibar and excellent location, the whole stay was amazing. Also, blackout blinds! A must when staying in the city.
I couldn't get the aircon to work properly so the room was a bit hot but I think that was user error ;)
Hotel facilities
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
Cleaning services
- - Laundry
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Lower bathroom sink
Activities
- - Pub crawls (additional charge)
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
Lukas
29 December 2023
Very good