Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property

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Triple Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels, TV
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Three Bedroom Apartment | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040
  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • DFO Essendon Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

Quadruple Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Twin Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

Motel with free parking, near Queens Park
Along with a conference centre, this motel has a microwave in a common area and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, a computer station and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 32-inch LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Queens Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a conference centre are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Queens Park and a few minutes from Royal Melbourne Showgrounds
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services. Event space at this motel measures 861 square feet (80 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments also features express check-out, a front desk safe, and a microwave in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Melbourne motel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (861 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.

Property is also known as

Alexander Motor Inn
Best Western Melbourne
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Motel
Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Essendon
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Alexander Motor Essendon

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 216 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Great location
I slept well but my family kept getting woken by the traffic at all hours. The bunk beds were noisy. Milk supplied was frozen. All in all was in a very good location and we had somewhere nice to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tam thi thu

Very bad this
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter, Clifton Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nicely located on the outskirts of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jo-Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again, clean and comfortable rooms, polite informative staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

carmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anatol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No review
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Comfortable quiet easy access not far from cafes restaurants Staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Giuseppe

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location, walking distance to restaurants etc. Rooms are very old and need updating. Tidy room but not particularly clean. Price indicates level of quality.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sheree

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not as clean as I would have liked with a used cake of soap in the shower from previous people
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beds very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gayle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly host, car parking and walking distance to great dining. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phil, Mansfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place wasn't bad for it's age
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfy beds, nice hot shower, very clean. Would stay here again without hesitation. Fantastic value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dominica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was pretty good, value for money. Basic, clean and had everything needed for our stop over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Harjinder Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful stay for the Melbourne Show with my grandson's having their own room ☺️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable
Arrived late and the hosts organised the key to be available (accessed in box via pin). Room was spotless and comfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MURRAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location for Royal Show, parking, and economical.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, nice clean and tidy room. Cheers.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024