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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton

701 Swanston Street, Carlton Victoria, Australia, 3053
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About us

Elevate your urban getaway at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton, where local history is perfectly complemented with modern surrounds. Positioned on Swanston Street overlooking the iconic Lincoln Square, offering guests premium hospitality and dining experiences on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD. Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton is a vibrant cosmopolitan hub with everything you need to create your perfect urban getaway, gathered conveniently within the hotel precinct. Close to world-class Universities in the heart of Melbourne’s Innovation District, the hotel’s ideal position lets you experience the very best of the local community and beyond, whether visiting for business, leisure, a meaningful gathering or a blend of all. Enjoy the ambiance of our lobby bar and restaurant celebrating Carlton’s historic Italian influence, venture through the birthplace of Melbourne’s cafe culture on foot, or step onto one of Melbourne’s iconic trams and within minutes, find yourself surrounded by the city’s attractions and events.Our 107 modern guest rooms have been purposefully designed with premium amenities and tech to ensure you’re connected, when you need to be. Seamlessly transition from business to leisure, as you enjoy the convenience of our working lobby lounge, fitness centre, onsite parking as well as private dining and conference facilities, wedding, and event spaces.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandCrowne Plaza Hotels
Built1968
Renovated2024
Total meeting space3,767 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms107
Venue typeHotel

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
3,767.4 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,120.5 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
3
Second largest room
1,054.9 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,981.6 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Argyle
366.0 sq. ft.
8 x 5 sq. ft.
25
15
20
-
25
18
15
16
18
Pelham
376.7 sq. ft.
8 x 5 sq. ft.
25
15
20
-
25
18
15
16
18
Lincoln 2
1,054.9 sq. ft.
15 x 7 sq. ft.
60
27
56
-
60
54
30
30
24
Lincoln 1
1,054.9 sq. ft.
15 x 7 sq. ft.
60
21
40
-
60
54
30
30
24
The Lincoln (1&2 Combined)
2,120.5 sq. ft.
48.2 x 44.0 sq. ft.
160
45
128
160
128
108
-
96
-
Pre-Function
861.1 sq. ft.
-
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The Lincoln
197 sq. ft.
15 x 13 sq. ft.
128
45
128
-
128
108
48
-
48

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
107
Single (1 bed)
78
Double (2 beds)
36
Suites
8
Tax rate
10%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 11.81 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

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Carlton Baths Sports Centre
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Carlton Baths is a recreation centre located on Rathdowne Street in Carlton. Running various fitness and swim programs to support you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Facilities and pools cater to people of all abilities and have qualified staff are ready to help to reach your fitness and nutrition goals.
216/248 Rathdowne Street
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Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
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Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo
Recreation
Journey through a world of wildlife in the heart of Melbourne. Nestled within this urban oasis, over 320 species call Melbourne Zoo home.
Elliott Avenue
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Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3052
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State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria
Historical landmark
State Library Victoria is the state library of Victoria, Australia. Located in Melbourne, it was established in 1854 as the Melbourne Public Library, making it Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free libraries in the world
382 Swanston Street
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3000
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The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
University
The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in the state of Victoria.
Parkville
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3010
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Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum
Museum
The Melbourne Museum is a natural and cultural history museum located in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne, Australia.
11 Nicholson Street
Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
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Carlton Gardens
Carlton Gardens
Park
The Carlton Gardens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the northeastern edge of the Central Business District in the suburb of Carlton. A popular picnic and barbecue area, the heritage-listed Carlton Gardens are home to an array of wildlife, including brushtail possum.
1-111 Carlton Street
Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
RMIT University
RMIT University
University
The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is a public research university located in the city of Melbourne
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Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3000
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Lincoln Square Park
Lincoln Square Park
Park
Lincoln Square is a significant local open space in Carlton, in the heart of Melbourne’s Innovation District, valued by residents, local workers, students and visitors for its mature trees, sunny lawns and gathering spaces.
Lincoln Square
Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
Lygon Street
Lygon Street
Historical landmark
Lygon Street is renowned as the birthplace of Melbourne’s world-famous café culture, and for its abundance of fine Italian cuisine. But there’s much more to this inner urban boulevard than the cafes, pasta restaurants, pizza joints and gelaterias established by enterprising Italian immigrants who began arriving in the 1950s.
Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
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Royal Exhibition Building
Royal Exhibition Building
Historical landmark
The Royal Exhibition Building · Australia's first World Heritage listed building. An icon of Melbourne history
9 Nicholson Street
Carlton
Melbourne, VIC_AUS, AU 3053
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2019/ihg-teams-up-with-ozharvest-to-help-australians-in-need
Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
IHG Green Engage

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
and inclusion commitments/initiatives if applicable. https://careers.ihg.com/en/life-at-ihg/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

Health and Safety

Were practices at Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
As per Government guidelines.
Does Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
IHG Clean Promise
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