About Essendon Motel
Handily situated to offer easy access to the city centre and Melbourne Airport, the Hotel Essendon Motel is a budget-friendly option for weary guests looking for a comfortable place to sleep.
Rooms at the Hotel Essendon Motel have queen-sized beds, plus LCD televisions and available wireless Internet access. Furthermore, they include refrigerators, coffee makers, ironing boards, hair dryers and DVD players. Spa suites and family rooms are offered upon request.
This property has on-site parking. Also, guests can get advice about things to do in the area by visiting the staffed reception area.
Guests can order room service or get breakfast, dinner and cocktails from the hotel's restaurant.
An 11-minute drive from the Melbourne Showgrounds, this property is five minutes from the Airways Museum by car. Also, it's about two-and-a-half miles from the Hotel Essendon Motel Theatre Company, which regularly performs plays.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Close to the Airport and City Centre
Numerous guests stayed here because they merely needed a placed to sleep prior to their early-departing flights. They found this hotel was good for that purpose because it was so near the airport. Furthermore, they remarked how it was not too distant from the heart of the city, and often opted to get there via the nearby public transit system.
positive:
The Prices Are Reasonable
Guests thought this hotel offered attractive prices. They were often looking for prices that were as low as possible since they weren't staying at the property for long periods of time and found this hotel suited their needs.
positive:
Comfortable Beds
Guests were happy about the quality of the beds here. They reported being able to sleep soundly while in their rooms.
Negative Reviews
negative:
The Rooms Are Very Dated
Guests commented that the rooms seem like they have not been updated for several decades. Therefore, the appearance of the rooms caused guests to have less-than-impressed feelings when they first entered the accommodations.
negative:
A Poor Standard of Cleanliness
Guests frequently reported that the housekeepers did not do an adequate job in regards to servicing the rooms. They encountered things like dirty surfaces, mould in the bathroom and leftover items from previous guests.
negative:
Maintenance is Not a Priority
Guests warned that the hotel management seems to not care enough about property update. They often mentioned that things in their rooms were completely broken or at least partially dysfunctional, which caused them to feel unsafe, or decide that they would not stay here again.