Book Punthill Apartment Hotel - Flinders Lane in Melbourne

Punthill Apartment Hotel offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and Nespresso machine. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a CD player, and individually controlled air conditioning. Some apartments have separate living and dining areas. Note that some rooms face internal courtyards or alleyways; for more light, request a higher floor.

No onsite restaurant, but the hotel sits on Degraves Street, lined with cafes and restaurants. Try Cafe Andiamo for breakfast or lunch, Brunetti for pastries, and the Thai restaurant on the ground floor. A Coles supermarket and Liquorland are around the corner for self-catering supplies.

The hotel provides access to nearby running paths and bike rentals. Each floor has a shared laundry with washing machines and dryers ($3 per wash, free dryer). There is no onsite gym or pool, but the location is ideal for walking to parks and attractions.

Situated on Flinders Lane, the hotel is a 10-minute walk from the National Gallery of Victoria and Eureka Skydeck. Melbourne Aquarium and Royal Botanic Gardens are within 20 minutes' walk. Flinders Street Station is 5 minutes away, with trams and trains connecting to the city. The hotel is inside the free tram zone. Surrounded by cafes, shops, and laneways, it is close to Bourke Street Mall and the arts precinct.

Reception is staffed until 9pm; after-hours check-in is available with clear instructions. Daily housekeeping (except weekends) and weekly cleaning for long stays. Free Wi-Fi is provided but may be slow during peak times. Private parking is available for small vehicles only ($35 per night). The hotel is pet-friendly. Baggage storage, dry cleaning, and fax/photocopying are available. Staff are noted for being helpful and friendly.