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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

3.0 star property
Motel with conference centre, near Queens Park

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Triple Room
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Three Bedroom Apartment
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Two Bedroom Apartment | Living area
Located near Moonee Valley Racecourse, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offers a convenient retreat with free in-room WiFi and helpful staff. Enjoy express check-out, luggage storage, and the convenience of a vending machine.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Conference centre
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Laundry service
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Room options

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Basic Triple Room

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Quadruple Family Room

Quadruple Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
980 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon, VIC, 3040

What's nearby

  • Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Moonee Valley Racecourse - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Flemington Racecourse - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Royal Children's Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Melbourne Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 47 min drive
  • Showgrounds Station - 5 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 6 min walk
  • Sunshine Station - 13 min drive
  • Glenbervie Station - 11 min walk
  • Moonee Ponds Station - 21 min walk
  • Strathmore Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Benny & Me - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Thai Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Essendon Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ten One Ate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Food Store - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments

When you stay at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne Central. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Marvel Stadium and Collins Street are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Glenbervie Station is 11 minutes away.

Languages

English
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking area (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave

Working away

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

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (10-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include Queens Park (0.8 mi) and Moonee Valley Racecourse (1.4 mi), along with DFO Essendon Shopping Center (1.9 mi) and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (2.2 mi).

What's the area around Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments like?

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments is in Essendon, a short 10-minute drive from Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) and 16 minutes' walk from Queens Park.

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Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

10/10 Exceptional

position suited us for our stay
MURRAY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel
Good hotel, good location for local venues. Good rates
susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place, friendly staff
Andrew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Will stay again, clean and comfortable rooms, polite informative staff
Jo-Anne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean Comfortable quiet easy access not far from cafes restaurants Staff helpful
Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nicely located on the outskirts of the city.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, comfy beds, nice hot shower, very clean. Would stay here again without hesitation. Fantastic value for money.
Jamie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All your basic comforts are met and great restaurants within walking distance!
Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy, clean, convenient with a train station nearby, manager was very helpful providing touring advice and assistance. Highly recommended!

8/10 Very good

Good
Good would go again Good price thanks
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Beds very comfortable.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location for Royal Show, parking, and economical.
MURRAY, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly host, car parking and walking distance to great dining. Rooms a little dated but clean and comfortable.
Gayle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was pretty good, value for money. Basic, clean and had everything needed for our stop over.
Dominica, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

In town for an event
Motel somewhat dated but clean and comfortable. Peter was very helpful. Close to public transport, shops and food outlets.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Carla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a wonderful stay for the Melbourne Show with my grandson's having their own room ☺️
DEBRA, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The place may not be flash but it did the job I wanted.. Sleep, shower and somewhere to make my coffee
Stefan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Place wasn't bad for it's age
Phil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very freindly and accommodating..thankyou.
Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good value for money. Highly recommend
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay
Excellent location to train station, dining and friends.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property and close to airport
Krishti, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant staff, nice clean and tidy room. Cheers.
JOHN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Car parking is a bit tight in some parks when the car park is full.
Debra, 1-night trip