Clocktower Apartment Hotel Melbourne
Shop 27/255 Drummond St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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A well-located apartment-hotel at Carlton in Melbourne with a 4.2 rating across 154 guests.
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Why it's worth checking out
Clocktower Apartment Hotel offers self-contained accommodation on Lygon Street in Carlton, placing guests in one of Melbourne’s best-known dining and café precincts. The hotel describes the neighbourhood as home to more than 300 shops, cafés and restaurants, while Melbourne’s city centre is about 1.2 kilometres away. Cinema Nova is 300 metres from the property, with Melbourne Museum and the Royal Exhibition Building around 500 metres away.
The accommodation is built around spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, making it a practical option for couples wanting more room, families and small groups. Apartments include kitchens, laundry facilities, wireless broadband, separate showers and baths, and smoke-free interiors. Servicing is available on request, and the hotel provides extras such as slippers and selected bathroom amenities. Secure undercover parking is available for an additional nightly fee, with a two-metre height limit.
The building combines different styles of accommodation. Some apartments retain elements of the heritage building’s original character, while others have not yet been renovated and are presented as a value-focused choice in a central location. Guests looking for a more contemporary setting can book the Executive Apartments, which the hotel says have been recently renovated with modern finishes and generous interiors. This makes it worth checking the apartment type when choosing between character, value and a more updated stay.
The hotel’s own guest feedback highlights spacious layouts, comfortable beds, quiet rooms and friendly, helpful service. Its location also suits visitors who want to explore Carlton on foot, with restaurants, cafés, a supermarket, pharmacy and post office all close by. The University of Melbourne is about 500 metres away, and RMIT’s city campus is around one kilometre from the property. Dog-friendly accommodation is available, and the hotel also promotes energy-saving measures including LED lighting, selected solar power, efficient hot-water systems and towel and linen reuse for longer stays.
Spot Score
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About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 66
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 66
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.
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