Montes Hotel

Overview of Montes Hotel

Montes Hotel is one of the newest places to stay in Melbourne's inner north. Traveloka's listing data records 2026 as both its built year and its most recent renovation year, so guests checking in here are staying in a property that has only just entered the market rather than an older building with decades of wear. It is classified on Traveloka as a capsule hotel, a format that is still relatively uncommon in Melbourne compared with standard hotels, serviced apartments and backpacker hostels.

The property is small. Traveloka lists 16 rooms in total, which places Montes Hotel firmly at the boutique end of the scale and makes it quite different from the large tower hotels in the city centre. Its address is Unit 1/746 Swanston Street, Carlton, in the Melbourne, Victoria area, and Traveloka places it in the Carlton neighbourhood, one of the city's best-known inner suburbs for students, food lovers and visitors who prefer to stay just outside the central business district.

Carlton has a character of its own: tree-lined streets, Victorian-era terraces, university buildings and a long-standing Italian dining scene centred on Lygon Street. Swanston Street, where Montes Hotel sits, is the main north-south spine that runs from Carlton down into the heart of the CBD, so the location balances a neighbourhood feel with straightforward access to the city. For travellers from Singapore planning a Melbourne trip, the hotel suits those who want a compact, modern base rather than a full-service resort experience.

Room Types at Montes Hotel

Because Montes Hotel is a newly listed capsule-format property, its structured listing data on Traveloka does not yet break down individual room categories, bed configurations or room sizes. Rather than guess, this guide sticks to what can be confirmed and points you to the live room selection for the details.

Capsule-format rooms

The property is registered as a capsule hotel with 16 rooms. In general, capsule hotels are built around compact private sleeping spaces with shared common areas, which keeps the footprint small and suits guests who mainly need a clean place to sleep between days out. That said, layouts differ from one capsule property to another, so do not assume a particular pod size, privacy curtain, locker or bathroom arrangement at Montes Hotel until you have seen it on the room details panel.

What to check before you book

When you open the Traveloka room list for Montes Hotel, look closely at three things: the maximum number of guests allowed per unit, the bed type, and whether the bathroom is private or shared. These details are shown per room on the booking screen and are the best guide to whether the property fits your trip. Solo travellers and couples travelling light are the most natural fit for a capsule-style stay; families or groups needing interconnecting space may find a serviced apartment in Carlton more practical.

In-room amenities are not itemised in the listing data at the time of writing. Rooms in this type of property typically include air conditioning and basic bedding, but please confirm the per-room amenities, such as power points, storage and lighting, on the listing rather than relying on assumptions.

Facilities and Amenities

Traveloka's facility data for Montes Hotel is short and specific. The one public facility confirmed on the listing is a restaurant, and the property description refers to guests being able to enjoy dishes and cuisines prepared at the hotel. For a property with only 16 rooms, having on-site dining is a useful point of difference, particularly for late arrivals or early starts.

• Restaurant: listed under public facilities on Traveloka.
• Check-in: from 14:00.
• Check-out: by 12:00, later than the 10:00 or 11:00 check-out at several nearby Carlton properties on Traveloka, giving a slower final morning.
• Scale: 16 rooms, so common areas are shared with a small number of guests.

Other amenities that travellers often look for, such as Wi-Fi, luggage storage, laundry, parking, a lift or front-desk hours, are not listed in the structured facility data for Montes Hotel at present. That does not necessarily mean they are unavailable; it means they are not confirmed. If any of these matter to you, check the facility section on the live listing or message the property through your booking before arrival. Parking in particular is worth confirming in advance, as on-street parking around Swanston Street is generally limited and regulated.

Location and Getting There

Montes Hotel is at Unit 1/746 Swanston Street in Carlton, on the northern stretch of Swanston Street. This places it close to the University of Melbourne precinct and within reach of several of Carlton's main attractions. The CBD lies directly south along the same street, which is one of the city's busiest tram corridors, so getting into town is usually a matter of hopping on a tram heading south rather than navigating multiple transfers.

Nearby points of interest worth knowing about include:

• University of Melbourne: the main campus sits in the immediate area, useful for visiting students, parents and academics.
• Lygon Street: Carlton's famous restaurant and cafe strip, a short walk east.
• Carlton Gardens: home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
• Queen Victoria Market: a well-known market on the north-western edge of the CBD.
• Melbourne CBD: reached by continuing south along Swanston Street.

Most international visitors arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), north-west of the city. From there you can take a taxi or rideshare straight to Carlton, or use the airport bus service into the city and connect onwards by tram. Travellers from Singapore can compare options and book flights to Melbourne on Traveloka before locking in their room dates. Allow extra time if you land during weekday peak hours, when roads into the inner north can be slow.

Dining at and near Montes Hotel

The on-site restaurant is the obvious first option, and the property description highlights its own dishes and cuisines for guests. Opening hours and menus for a newly opened property can change while it settles in, so it is sensible to ask about breakfast times and whether meals are included in your rate when you check in. Breakfast inclusion is shown per rate on Traveloka, so read the rate description carefully when comparing options.

Outside the hotel, Carlton is one of Melbourne's most rewarding dining neighbourhoods. Lygon Street is known for its Italian restaurants, gelato shops and espresso bars. The streets around the university campus also have plenty of casual, budget-friendly eateries aimed at students, from noodle bars to sandwich shops, which suits the practical style of a capsule-hotel stay.

Further south, the CBD's laneways offer cafes, Asian food courts and late-night options, all reachable by tram along Swanston Street. If you want to plan your days around food and sights, browse Melbourne tours and attractions on Traveloka, from food walks to day trips out of the city.

Why Stay at Montes Hotel

The strongest reason to choose Montes Hotel is the combination of a brand-new building and a practical Carlton address. With a 2026 built year on record, it offers a fresh alternative to the older guesthouses and motels found in parts of the inner north. Its capsule format and 16-room size suit travellers who prioritise location and simplicity over extensive facilities.

• Swanston Street location: a direct tram route into the city centre.
• University precinct: convenient for campus visits, open days, graduations and conferences.
• On-site restaurant: a confirmed dining option within the property.
• Late check-out: a 12:00 check-out time that gives you a relaxed final morning.
• Small scale: a quieter, more personal feel than a high-rise hotel.

It is less suited to guests who need extensive leisure facilities, such as a pool, gym or spa, none of which appear on the current listing. If those matter, you can compare other hotels on Traveloka in Carlton and the CBD and weigh them against the location advantages of Montes Hotel.

Tips for Booking Montes Hotel on Traveloka

1. Read the room details closely. As a capsule hotel, the unit type, bed size, guest limit and bathroom arrangement matter more than usual. Check each room card before you book.
2. Plan around the 14:00 check-in. If your flight lands well before 14:00, ask the property whether luggage can be held, as this is not confirmed in the listing.
3. Use the 12:00 check-out. The later check-out makes it easier to fit in a final breakfast on Lygon Street before heading to the airport.
4. Check what the rate includes. Breakfast, cancellation terms and payment options vary by rate, so compare them side by side on the booking page.
5. Book early for university events. With only 16 rooms and a location close to the University of Melbourne, availability can tighten around graduations, semester starts and major city events.
6. Confirm extras in advance. If you need Wi-Fi, parking or luggage storage, contact the property through your booking, since these are not listed in the current facility data.

For the full picture of your trip, from flights to experiences, start planning on the Traveloka homepage.

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