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Rooms

Metro Apartments on Bank Place has 55 apartments on nine floors. All have separate bedroom/living areas with sofas, desks, and coffee tables. Kitchenettes include microwaves, refrigerators, dishwashers, and laundry facilities. Internet access is dial up (surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Internet access - dial-up
• Direct-dial phone
• Internet access - surcharge
• Kitchenette
• Refrigerator

• Coffee/tea maker
• Microwave
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Iron/ironing board
• Clock radio
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

Guests can walk/jog to Fitzroy Gardens (less than 3 km away) and/or the Royal Botanic Gardens (less than 3.5 km away). The Royal Botanic Gardens has a 3.7-km running track known as the Tan. The nearest golf course is at Albert Park (2 km) and can be reached by tram. The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is also located at Albert Park, while the City Baths is 1 km from the hotel. There are several aerobics, Pilates, and yoga studios within 1 km of the hotel.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Running track/path nearby

• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Aerobics nearby

Property Amenities

Metro Apartments on Bank Place is in a heritage-listed building that is part of the Melbourne Golden Mile Heritage Trail, a self-guided tour of Melbourne’s historical buildings and streets. High-speed Internet access (surcharge) is available in the lobby. Self parking: AU$5–$15 per 24-hour period, multiple entry. Secured parking is in Wilson Car Park at 200 Queen Street. Fees do not include tax and are subject to change without prior notification.

• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Internet access - wireless
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-out
• Number of rooms: 55

• Number of floors: 9
• Tour assistance
• Dry cleaning service
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 10 AM

Location Details

Melbourne International Airport (MEL): Approximate travel time is 35 minutes and distance is 25 km.

Getting there: Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle buses are all available at the airport. Click the links below for instructions/details.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 35 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$36+

Instructions: Sheltered taxi stands are located on the ground floor outside each terminal. Hotel reception can arrange taxi and limousine travel from the hotel to the airport.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 35 minutes

Driving directions from Melbourne International Airport (MEL): Head southeast towards Melbourne, taking the Tullamarine Freeway. This leads to CityLink, which requires payment (check that your rental car is equipped with an e-TAG). Take CityLink to the Flemington Road exit. Travel along Flemington Road to Elizabeth Street (large roundabout) and turn right into Elizabeth Street. Turn right into Collins Street and right into Queen Street (for parking).

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 45 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$5–$15

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Skybus shuttle service takes guests directly to the hotel. Skybus operates 24 hours from the lower level of the airport (no booking required). Hotel reception can arrange pick-up from the hotel for travel to the airport.

Dining

This apartment-style hotel does not have dining facilities but there are many dining options within the surrounding area.

Nearby restaurants:
Lucia (next door)
Flower Drum

Address

18-20 Bank Place

Melbourne, VIC 3000

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Melbourne, Vic., Australia (MEL-Tullamarine)

Area:

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia