Conveniently set in the Footscray district of Melbourne, Plough Hotel is set 6.6 km from Melbourne Zoo, 6.7 km from Southern Cross Station and 7.3 km from Crown Casino Melbourne. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.1 km from Marvel Stadium. All units are equipped with a fridge, minibar, a kettle, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. At the hotel each room includes bed linen and towels. At Plough Hotel you will find a restaurant serving American, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Melbourne City Conference Centre is 7.4 km from the accommodation, while Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 7.5 km away. Essendon Fields Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Melbourne
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    Australia Australia
    Great staff and clean secure hotel. Great spot to park to access inner west.
  • Christopher
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful soft very clean and tidy and lovely hotst
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    Everything was fine, i felt comfortable and the room was clean. Amenities were also clean and adequate.
  • Wenchun
    Australia Australia
    Great location, near train station and Flemington racecourse
  • Poles
    Australia Australia
    The pub downstairs was excellent and didn’t disturb the stay
  • Di
    Australia Australia
    What a great hotel. Staff were excellent. Location for Flemington racecourse and show grounds was perfect. Ate in the bistro , the food was 5 star absolutely delicious and a very relaxing bar to have a drink to relax.
  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    Location. Rooms were very clean. Exceptional service from housekeeping. Bar and restaurant downstairs very good.
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Great hotel. Clean and comfortable. Music from the pub downstairs plays till late evening. But slept really well.
  • Angela
    Australia Australia
    Hotel was a budget hotel but very clean and great location
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    amazing friendly staff that were extremely kind and helpful! Great service and would definitely recommend to others !

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • The Plough Hotel Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian • Mexican • Pizza • Steakhouse • Tex-Mex • Australian • Local
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Plough Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Luggage storage
  • Air conditioning
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Luggage storage
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Plough Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about £51. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 35 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Plough Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

    As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Plough Hotel

    • The prices at Plough Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Plough Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Themed dinner nights
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Happy hour

    • Plough Hotel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Plough Hotel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Plough Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • Plough Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • The Plough Hotel Restaurant and Bar