About Naughtons Hotel
Hotel Naughtons Parkville was established in 1873. Now 3.5-star rated, it provides en-suite accommodation that is within easy reach of Melbourne University and city centre attractions. Accommodation is spread over two floors.
En-suite rooms are air-conditioned and include tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, free bottled water and refrigerator. Complimentary toiletries are also featured and a hairdryer and iron/board are available upon request.
There is provision for luggage storage plus Hotel Naughtons Parkville has impressive facilities for meetings, conferences, wedding services and social gatherings.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drink requirements are catered for in the bar lounge, coffee shop and restaurant, where inviting and varied menus are offered. Nearby alternative restaurants include Donnini’s, KFC and NL House (Malaysian). Operator 25 and 65 Degrees are among the area’s breakfast venues.
This Parkville hotel is within walking distance of Federation Square, Crown Casino and Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Impressive selection of neighbours.
This is a suburban setting but with an impressive number of useful places within walking distance. Lygon Street, famous for its choice of restaurants, is an easy walk away. The Royal Women's Hospital and Royal Children's Hospital are both just along the road and The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is also close by. The University of Melbourne is just across the street. No need to go hungry with the 24-hour 7-Eleven being an easy stroll away.
positive:
Nice, clean and well appointed rooms.
Rooms are nicely decorated with plenty of space for storage.
positive:
Good food on the doorstep.
The on-site gastro pub is worth a visit. Good food and prompt service.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Traffic and other noise related problems.
Rooms that are on the front of the building are subject to traffic noise. This isn't helped by the lack of double glazing, or by the noise coming from the bar downstairs. Parking is a real problem with most of the availability being limited to very short stays.
negative:
A confusing reception.
Hairdressers are the fountain of much knowledge and local gossip. The one next door will tell arriving guests that the hotel reception doesn't open till quite late in the morning. At the other end of the day, it will be closed, so you need to find a member of staff; probably working in the bar. Confusing? Yes it is. So is the Wi-Fi set-up which can be virtually useless.
negative:
Who do you turn to?
In the event of emergency, it would be a good idea to have a telephone in the room to get in touch with the reception people, or at least a mobile number to contact them. Currently, there's nothing.