Carlton Lygon Lodge - Close to Melbourne Uni

Hotels
7.8 (2234 reviews)
220 Lygon Street, , Melbourne , au

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Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Comfortable stay
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room maintenance needed
Variable room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.26
Several mentions of issues with cleanliness and maintenance in various rooms.
Service
8.23
Staff were generally friendly, but some reviews noted a lack of engagement.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.22
Mixed reviews with some rooms needing upgrades, but overall acceptable.
Amenities
7.25
Basic amenities provided; however, cleanliness of kitchen items was noted as an issue.
Value for Money
7.71
Moderate pricing, but some felt that the quality didn't meet expectations for price.
Food and Beverage
8.26
No specific mentions, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.23
Reviews reflect an overall satisfactory experience, though some areas need attention.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 05:36

Property Description

Prime Location on Lygon Street
Located just 1 km from Melbourne Central Station, Carlton Lygon Lodge is situated on the vibrant Lygon Street known for its array of restaurants and cafés. Guests can easily explore nearby attractions like the University of Melbourne, State Netball Hockey Centre, and Royal Children's Hospital within minutes.

Comfortable and Convenient Accommodation
Each air-conditioned room features a private balcony, flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and tea/coffee making facilities. With a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk, guests can enjoy a hassle-free stay. The option of a kitchenette in most rooms adds to the convenience.

Additional Amenities for a Pleasant Stay
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's guest laundry, luggage storage facilities, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Whether visiting for leisure or business, Carlton Lygon Lodge ensures a comfortable and memorable experience.

Book your stay at Carlton Lygon Lodge now for a delightful Melbourne getaway.

Important information:

Please note that car parking is strictly limited and subject to availability on the day of arrival. It cannot be booked or requested in advance. Please contact the property 5 minutes' prior to arrival for availability. If the hotel car park is full, please use on-street parking.

Please note that Carlton Lygon Lodge Studio Apartments does not accept payments with American Express credit cards.

Please note that there is a 1.5% surcharge for all credit card payments

Extensive hotel renovations are taking place until late 2028. You may experience disturbances and noise from 8:30 until 18:00 daily.

For pre-paid bookings the card holder must present a valid credit matching to their photo ID on check in.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MEL

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 30 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 2234 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 7.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 8.23
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BASALT2016 • solo_traveller • ru
6
Pros:

Близко ко всем достопримечательностям.
Хорошо, что есть возможность оставить машину.

Cons:

Очень плохо, что на этаже шли капитальные строительные работы и шум, пыль от стройки точно мешали .
Предупреждение о стройке у BOOKING .COM. было размещено, но увиденное заставило нас задуматься о переезде в другой отель сразу же

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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I • solo_traveller • bd
5
Pros:

Close to shops

Cons:

Construction on premises including jackhammers, dust. No city views, street parking further than advertised. Rude and pushy cleaners. Staff not responding to messages/email

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sheree • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • au
10
Value City Fringe Stay
Pros:

Great Carlton location, close to restaurants and Lygon street buzz. Bus to city outside door 10 minutes.

Cons:

All good

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • au
10
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Shireen • couple • au
1
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • au
8
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • au
7
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • au
8
Great location for restaurants
Pros:

Great location
Very well priced

Cons:

Bed was a bit uncomfortable

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Dilshan • couple • lk
10
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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yousif • couple • au
5
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • au
5
Adequate accommodation but renovation noise made it unpleasant
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Noise from renovation going on
Staff not very friendly
Minimal kitchen utensils

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tammy • couple • au
7
Pros:

Good location

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Mawazo • couple • au
7
Pros:

Nice ppl

Cons:

The price vs the product

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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jade • couple • nz
1
Do not stay here until finished
Pros:

Nothing . Location good - comms good. BUT major re furb above next to and across hall - like a shell and drilling - angle grinders on 3 sides and started at 7am sat morning at 7am. We had to yell from twin beds - decibels inside room almost 90dbs - should close down to refit. Construction dust made my asthma flair - should not be listed on booking.com - pretty sure construction site isn’t legal to allow visitors. Mental

Cons:

As above

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Plucinska • solo_traveller • pl
5
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Maria Ines • solo_traveller • cl
4
Ruidos de construcción
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Estaban haciendo arreglos y habia un ruido muy molesto desde las 8 am hasta las 18 horas de lunes a sábado. No se podía descansar

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • us
1
Terrible hotel, Construction Nightmare
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Old mattress
Construction going all day in half the hotel, smoke, dust in hall
No amenities
Elevator was open to anyone
Rooms to have proper security
Room stuffy, moldy in bathroom
Shower was running hot or cold, could not regulate to warm
False advertising

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Barkley • extended_group • us
2
Do not stay in this dump of a hotel.
Pros:

The water pressure in the shower was good. Lots of restaurants in the neighborhood. Close to public transportation.

Cons:

Totally unsafe. Tiny reception area. Leads outside to a public parking lot to access the elevator. No secured entry to elevator and rooms. They are updating the hotel and workers on guest floors with heavy equipment at 8am. Smoke and dust into guest rooms No way to be sure workers are vetted before being on guest floors. Unacceptable for woman traveling alone. Rooms are furnished with tag sale furniture, including a gaming table instead of a desk. No closet, just an Ikea rack. Basically this hotel was a dump.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Lee • solo_traveller • au
6
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee