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title: "Laneways by Ovolo, Melbourne: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Laneways by Ovolo in Melbourne: rated 8.9 by guests, 4.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Ovolo Group
# Laneways by Ovolo

East End Theatre District, Melbourne, Australia

8.9 ·  Excellent 474 reviews ·  #95 #95 of 478 in Melbourne ·  9.3 Location score
## About Laneways by Ovolo

Laneways by Ovolo is a hotel in East End Theatre District, Melbourne, Australia. It holds a 4.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 474 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Melbourne. The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 11 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 43

- **Floors:** 5

- **Last renovated:** 2012

- **Chain:** Ovolo Group

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 59

19 Little Bourke Street [ovolohotels.com](https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/laneways/)

## How Laneways by Ovolo scores

Better rated than 82% of hotels in Melbourne

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **9.7**

Melbourne average

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **100**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **39**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">South Melbourne Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Filnders St Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">200 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">25 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Melbourne</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Salvation Army Heritage Centre180 m
-   Healesville Sanctuary240 m
-   Melbourne Museum250 m
-   Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria260 m
-   Gordon Reserve280 m
-   The Great Petition290 m

## Laneways by Ovolo: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Laneways by Ovolo. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Discovering Melbourne becomes even more accessible, thanks to the taxi amenities provided at the hotel. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. At the hotel, utilize the on-site laundromat, dry cleaning service and laundry service to maintain your beloved travel attire fresh, allowing you to bring fewer clothes. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At Laneways by Ovolo, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Laneways by Ovolo offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as daily newspaper, television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience.

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## Questions about Laneways by Ovolo

### How do guests rate Laneways by Ovolo?

Laneways by Ovolo has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 474 reviews, which is better than 82% of rated hotels in Melbourne.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Laneways by Ovolo?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### How far is Laneways by Ovolo from the airport?

The nearest airport, Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), is 11 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Laneways by Ovolo have?

Laneways by Ovolo has 43 rooms on 5 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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