Arrow On Swanston, MelbourneArrow On Swanston in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 2.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 185 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.0 before correction: Booking.com 1.1, Tripadvisor 0.4, Google 1.6. Rooms from about $72 a night (cached, not a live quote).Arrow On Swanston is a 3.5-star aparthotel located on Swanston Street in Carlton. The property provides studios alongside one and two-bedroom serviced apartments. Each unit includes a kitchen, air conditioning, heating, and tea or coffee making facilities. Guests can access an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a beauty salon, and self-service laundry. The building sits near tram stops, Lygon Street, and Queen Victoria Market, making it suitable for travellers exploring the local area. While the location is central, some of the apartment rooms are small in size. On-site facilities also include a convenience store and secure parking available upon request.What stands out

Outdoor swimming pool

Central Carlton location

Kitchens in all apartments

Near public transport

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Poor internet connection

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