ALEXANDER MOTOR INN | Airport hotel in Melbourne | From 91$/Night

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Hotel overview and key features

980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments, a 3.5-star hotel near Melbourne International Airport, is just 15 minutes from both the airport and the city center. Directly opposite a tram stop, the property provides easy access to the Royal Children's Hospital and Queen Victoria Market. The hotel is 5.5 miles from Flinders Street and 6 miles from Essendon Fields.

Comfortable Accommodations

Rooms at Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments include air conditioning, heating, LCD TVs, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Family rooms feature bunk beds, while two-bedroom apartments offer full kitchens, washing machines, and dryers. The 3.5-star property ensures all guestrooms have free WiFi and tea/coffee facilities.

Dining & Events

Fredrick's, the on-site licensed restaurant, serves modern à la carte cuisine and is open Monday to Thursday. The venue is also a favored choice for private functions and corporate events. A soundproof dividing wall allows for flexible event setups.

Local Attractions

Guests can explore nearby attractions such as the State Netball Hockey Centre and Melbourne Zoo, located 3 miles away. The hotel's proximity to the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds and Flemington Racecourse makes it convenient for event attendees. Outlet shopping and local parks like Lincoln Park Playground are within walking distance.

Business & Convenience

Best Western Alexander Motor Inn offers a conference center and meeting room spanning 861 square feet. Services include luggage storage, dry cleaning, and vending machines. Ample parking is available for cars and buses.

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Standard Queen Room

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2 persons

19 m²

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1 King-size bed

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Heating

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2 persons

19 m²

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22 m²

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Getting around

Transportation options available

City Centre

Melbourne 7.1 km

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 5.6 km

Tullamarine (MEL) 12.5 km

Train

Flagstaff Train Station 7.6 km

Facilities

Stay relaxed and refreshed just minutes from the airport

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour security

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location info

980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

Map view

980 Mount Alexander Road, Melbourne, Australia, 3040

City landmarks

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

4.9 km

Landmark

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

7.0 km

Landmark

Windy Hill Essendon

870 m

Park

Woodlands Park

650 m

Park

Queens Park

1.6 km

Landmark

Lincoln Park Playground

800 m

Church

Ukrainian Orthodox Church

630 m

Landmark

Ukrainian Autocephalic Orthodox Church

640 m

Church

Christ Church Essendon

670 m

Church

St John's Uniting Church

690 m

Landmark

Salvation Army

670 m

Church

St Therese's Church

700 m

Church

The Salvation Army Moonee Valley Corps

760 m

Mall

DFO- Essendon

2.2 km

Library

Moonee Valley Toy Libraries

850 m

Park

Five Mile Creek Reserve

1.7 km

Landmark

St Monica's

1.0 km

Landmark

Clarinda Park

1.3 km

Park

Cross Keys Reserve

1.5 km

Church

St Columban's Church

1.2 km

Landmark

L.T Thompson Reserve

1.4 km

Library

Sam Merrifield Library

1.6 km

Landmark

Burke and Wills Historical Memorial

1.3 km

Landmark

Aberfeldie Park

2.1 km

Shopping Area

Moonee Ponds Central

1.7 km

Landmark

GROW Mural

1.4 km

Square

Puckle Street Precinct

1.9 km

Landmark

Poyntons Nursery and Garden Centre

2.2 km

Mall

Moonee Ponds Shopping Centre

1.5 km

Landmark

Rotary Wishing Well

1.5 km

Nearby

Brewster st

Windy Hill Essendon

350 m

Park

Woodlands Park

600 m

Restaurants

Fredricks Restaurant

30 m

980 Mt Alexander Rd

Ten One Ate

230 m

1018 Mt Alexander Rd

Woodstock Pizzicheria

630 m

72 Napier St

Andy's Yum Cha House

450 m

13 Napier St

Johnny Pump

470 m

87 Fletcher St

Captain Grey

450 m

104 Fletcher St opposite Essendon Train Station tram stop

88 Keys Melbourne

450 m

U 2 102 Fletcher St

The Cherry Blossom Asian Restaurant

520 m

18 Russell St

The Royal Hotel Essendon

530 m

914-918 Mt Alexander Rd

La Spezia

470 m

924 Mt Alexander Rd

Lorenzo's Expresso

490 m

79 Fletcher St

Rubicon Bar Restaurant

510 m

861 Mt Alexander Rd

St Rose

540 m

19 Rose St

Guest scores and detailed hotel feedback

Past guest experiences and opinions

Paul

United Kingdom, March 2024

8.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms were dark, had a horrible smell, and the noise from a loud party was disruptive. On the bright side, the service was really helpful and friendly.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were dark and had the most horrible smell to them. They seemed tired and not very clean.

Service

8.0

The service was really helpful and friendly. They had everything we required and were welcoming.

Location

8.0

The location was excellent for where I needed to be in Melbourne. It was convenient during the high season Australian Open time period.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was subpar with badly cooked and greasy food.

Facilities

Suzanne

United Kingdom, August 2023

7.8/10

The motel offers clean and comfortable rooms with a touch of 1970s charm. The staff is welcoming and helpful. The location is convenient for various activities but may lack some nearby attractions.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and very well presented, offering basic but comfortable accommodation that exudes a 1970s vibe.

Service

9.0

The staff was welcoming and friendly, providing helpful tips and information to enhance my stay.

Location

7.0

The motel, a 1960/70s establishment with some updates, offers a convenient location for reaching desired places, though it may be a bit distant from certain attractions.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

7.0

The motel provides adequate facilities for a comfortable stay, but nothing outstanding was highlighted.

Friendly staff

Dining portion sizes

William

United Kingdom, July 2023

6.6/10

The hotel has a convenient location for sightseeing in Melbourne, with easy access to dining options and transport. However, the rooms were not well-maintained, had a strong unpleasant odor, and security issues. The service was accommodating but lacked understanding of prior payments, while the dining options were not available at the hotel.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had a strong and unpleasant smell, not conducive for those with allergies or asthma.

Service

6.0

The staff were accommodating but struggled with understanding prior payments.

Location

8.0

The location is convenient for sightseeing, dining out, and accessing transport options.

Dining

5.0

The hotel lacked dining options on-site, requiring guests to look for breakfast elsewhere.