Alto Hotel on Bourke

636 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 AU

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4.0 Star property Near Collins Street

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4.0/5

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Free WiFi
Free use of nearby fitness center
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property

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05/18/2024 - 05/19/2024

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With a stay at Alto Hotel on Bourke, you'll be centrally located in Melbourne, within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Melbourne and Marvel Stadium. This upscale hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Crown Casino and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 40-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Collins Street - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Flinders Lane - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Flagstaff Gardens - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
SEA LIFE Melbourne - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Marvel Stadium - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Hardware Lane - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Bourke Street Mall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Emporium Melbourne - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Crown Casino - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Southbank Promenade - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Melbourne Central - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Queen Victoria Market - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Melbourne Town Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
QV Centre - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 16 km / 9.9 mi
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 23 km / 14.3 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 56.3 km / 35 mi

The preferred airport for Alto Hotel on Bourke is Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby.

Green sustainability

Alto Hotel on Bourke is the first hotel in Australia to receive the coveted EarthCheck Gold Certification, and has been awarded several sustainability awards. Also the first city hotel in Australia to offset all calculated carbon output and therefore be carbon neutral.Environmental Sustainability Fact SheetCarbonCarbon audit conducted by the Carbon Reduction Institute shows a one night stay at Alto Hotel produces an average 11.8 kilograms of carbon, compared to the estimate for hotels as set by Sustainable Tourism CRC of 24-26 kilograms.Electricity100% of all electricity used is generated from renewable sources - we use only Green Earth Electricity95% of all lighting is based on energy efficient, FCL or LED globesRooms are fitted with energy saving key-tags that switch off lighting on leaving the rooms. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limted to 36.3 megajules per guest, per nightNABERS 6 star rating - (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) is a performance-based rating system for existing buildingsAir-conditionersOur A/C plant has a 6 star energy rating that uses inverter & movement sensor technologyWaterRain water is used for public toilet cisterns, gardening and cleaning dutiesWater flow restrictors to all showers and taps, 8 liters and 6 liters per minute, respectivelyAll toilets have a AAA rating. Our water use is limited to 123.1 litres per guest, per nightGasHot water is heated "on demand" the energy savings of this is substantialCarbon produced from gas use is offset via Origin Energy. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limted to 36.3 megajules per guest, per nightWindowsAll windows are double glazed, heat reflecting and are able to be opened. Balcony glass doors are heat reflecting and are 13mm thick, all this dramatically lowers air-conditioning useFoodSelect locally grown or produced items where practicalHoney from our own rooftop beehive & fresh herbs from our planter box gardenToiletriesWe have eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see landfill and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradablePaperOur Library works as a Book Exchange, enhancing the opportunity to have books read by another bookwormNewspapers are complimentary, but must be ordered in order not to deliver to those rooms which may not want oneWe use recycled or plantation timber paper on all printed items, copy-paper, toilet paper, etcWasteWaste is separated by Recyclable Commingled, Organic [vegetable] and General. Landfill is limited to 3.9 litres per guest, per night and we use use bio-degradable bin-linersOrganic [vegetable] waste is composted onsite and does not go to landfill. Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biodieselTransportComplimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources)Airport transfers in a hybrid limousine available - fee appliesEncourage guests to walk to most major attractions which are within 2-10 minute walk of hotel - Carbon NeutralEncourage guests to use public transport including airport shuttle bus, trams & trains all within 50-100 metersManagement initiatives such as:Using recycled / refilled ink cartridges in all compatible printersUsing non-hazardous chemicals wherever possibleSubmitting all energy, water and waste for benchmarking by outside agenciesOur keycards are made from recycled plastic and are recyclable. Even our pens are biodegradable.Guest involvement initiativesGuest involvement is welcome, yet not necessary as most systems and initiatives are designed to work automatically without any effort form our guests to a point to be unnoticeable.Rooms are provided with dual-chamber waste bins - Guest are encouraged to help by separating their waste into recyclable and general waste.Guests ar

Amenities / Features

Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Casino nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Health or beauty spa nearby
Parking (limited spaces)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Television in common areas
Free WiFi
Free use of nearby fitness center
Tours/ticket assistance
Fireplace in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Front desk (limited hours)

Year Built - 2006
Number of buildings/towers - 1
Total number of rooms - 50
Number of floors - 5

Professional property host/manager
Parking height restrictions apply

Electric car charging station
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Library
Housekeeping on request
Golfing nearby
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Coffee/tea in common areas
Laundry facilities
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Elevator
Self parking (surcharge)
Computer station
Concierge services

Airport & shuttle information

Tullamarine Airtport (MEL) is 30-45 minutes away by shuttle bus or taxi.

Local shuttle info: Skybus is the official Airport Shuttle and runs 24/7. Terminal is Southern Cross station, literally 200 meters from the hotel.

Breakfast information

Served 7 days a weekMonday to Friday 7am to 9.30amSaturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 7.30am to 10.00amNews Years Day special hours 7:30 Continental buffet only 8am to 11am full menuEnjoy continental buffet for $16 or an a la carte cooked breakfast including your favourite dishes from just $19. The A Lounge serves only free range eggs and organic & fair-trade freshly ground coffee; espresso, cappuccino, cafe latte etc. If you are on the run try our $10 "Breakfast on the go" with takeaway espresso coffee and your choice of ham & cheese croissant or toasted muffin filled with egg, bacon and a zesty sauce served in a recycled bag so that you are ready to GO.

Pet friendly?

Pets not allowed

No pets allowed.

Parking information

Self Parking available for $30/night/car

Internet/Wi-Fi

FREE internet access across the whole hotel.

Misc. fees / Policies

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately AUD 25–35 for adults, and AUD 25–35 for children
Self parking fee: AUD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Housekeeping fee: AUD 50 per day
Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 35 per day
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: AUD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service fee: 2 percent

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

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
One child 1 year old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Contactless check-out is available.