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***Please note that Medley is undergoing some major facade work and whilst the building is enveloped in scaffolding, be rest assured that the accommodation is functioning as per normal****

During the academic year, Medley Hall accommodates university students. When the academic year ends, rooms become available to external guests looking for affordable accommodation in one of the best areas in Melbourne. Although Medley Hall is not a hotel, linen and towels are provided to guests staying. There is no room service, nor is there shampoo, conditioner or soap provided. Please note this.

Only a five-minute walk to the heart of the city in one direction and a ten-minute walk to The University of Melbourne in the other, Medley Hall is in the perfect location. It is close to public transport and city airline bus terminals. Just around the corner is the bistro life of Carlton, and around the other are the Exhibition Gardens, the Central Business District, Chinatown, theatres and nightclubs.

Single study bedrooms are available. Most rooms have an extra-long single bed. The rooms are clean but basic.

The magnificent Victorian Italianate building, “Benvenuta”, is where the dining hall, formal lounge room and music room are situated.

Conferences, meetings and private functions enquiries are welcome and may be accommodated throughout the year. The college has wheelchair access throughout.

Check in: 10:00 (10:00am) - 21:00 (9:00pm) (no arrivals allowed outside this window)

Check out: 10:00 (10:00am) - 10:30 (10:30am)

History

Medley Hall stands on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri People. Completed in 1892 at 48 Drummond Street for Leah Abrahams, Benvenuta, meaning ‘Welcome’, was designed by architect Walter Scott Law in an Italianate Victorian Baroque style. For the building’s construction, stained glass and over 15 tons of marble and steel, and craftsmen to create the ornate interior were all brought over from Italy.

Food & beverage

Each level of accommodation has a kitchenette with complimentary tea and coffee facilities and has a communal fridge, toaster and microwave. Downstairs in the TV lounge area, there is a communal kitchen complete with oven, pots, pans and cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery.

A two minute walk away is Lygon Street, which is lined with cafes and restaurants. There you will also find supermarkets, delicatessens, chemists and a post office. In the other direction and only a short walk away, guests will reach the city centre where endless shops and cafes, theatres and restaurants can be found.

Grounds & Gardens

The Exhibition Building, Carlton Gardens and Museum are a two-minute walk from Medley Hall on Rathdowne Street. This is a beautiful space and easily accessible for those looking for a bit of culture and nature.

Other facilities

Internet access is available in each room.
Wireless is located in all the public areas of Medley Hall.
Luggage can be stored for guests on the day of departure only.
There is a laundry downstairs with driers (coin-operated) for the convenience of the guest. Laundry detergent will need to be purchased separately. Cost is $2 to wash and $4 to dry.
The TV lounge is located on the ground floor and has a DVD as well.
There is a music room with a baby grand piano for those who wish to practice.
Unfortunately, there is no airconditioning in the rooms.
The property does not have daily room service.
Bedding and towel are changed for long term stays (ie. more than 7 days).
The office is open Mon - Fri 9.30am to 6.00pm. After hours the property have a staff member who lives at Medley Hall and is on duty from 6.00pm to 9.00am and can be contacted using the number showing on your confirmation number.

Please note: hairdryers are not provided but there is one in the office if need be.

Top facilities

Free WiFi

Availability

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Reviews

4.3

Based on 7 reviews

Room
4.4

Value
4.3

Service
4.4

Experience
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The reception lady was really friendly and helpful to welcome me in the evening on the first day and show me where to store my luggage on the last day. The office people were also very sympathetic. The room was nice, quit and had ample cupboard storage. I very much liked the Kawai grand piano and...
ErikD 19/12/2017

Just lovely staff, an excellent location, easy living conditions. Just peaceful and very convenient to places like Carlton and the Exhibition Buildings. Most appreciated, thank you
KarenD 16/12/2017

A pleasant and convenient stay for me. It brought back memories of student days. Still spartan but bearable and the ambience was good. Have a great and successful and happy 2018
HelenB 28/01/2018

Connecting wifi with PC is quite easy but connecting with mobile phone is really hard. It is not user friendly. That is the only problem I had.
ChihiroK 13/02/2019

It is an old style student dormitory with limited facilities, worths the price.
xiaoweih 20/02/2019

Medley Hall is Fantastic, close to everything, and great staff.
AnneK 23/01/2018

Clean pleasant. Reasonable price. Located well for transport.
LudmilaH 29/01/2017

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Facilities & information

Summary

Public parking nearby (free)

Public car parking for a charge (nearby)

No smoking

Students only

Students/Academic only

Room Only (no kitchen facilities)

Historic property

Lifts

Facilities

Free broadband access (wifi)

Outdoor terrace

Television

Book library

CD player

Luggage storage

24 hour security

Pool/snooker table

Linen included

Towels included

Common room

Sitting room

Iron/ironing board

Elevator

DVD player

Washing machine

Central heating

Bicycle storage

Food

Electric oven

Microwave

Fridge

Recreations

Recommended walks

Pub (walking distance)

Museums (walking distance)

Historic houses

Gardens

Recommended restaurants (walking distance)

Theatre (walking distance)

Arrival information and directions

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Address: 48-56 Drummond Street, Carlton, Vic, Melbourne3053, Australia

Please note there is no 24-hour reception. The reception is open from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 6.00pm and after this time the resident after-hours staff are on duty who are contactable via a doorbell at the front door and a contact number which will be sent to guests once the booking has been confirmed.

There is no onsite parking and there is limited on-street parking.

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