Alexander Motor Inn

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Your Home Away From Home in Essendon

Alexander Motor Inn is a family-owned and operated motel located in Essendon, Victoria. Established to provide comfortable and convenient accommodation, we cater to both short-term and long-term stays with our 40 well-appointed rooms. Our strategic location offers easy access to Melbourne Airport, Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne Showgrounds, and the CBD, reachable within 10-15 minutes by public transport.

We prioritise guest comfort with amenities including off-street parking, climate control, and clean, modern facilities. Our reception, open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, provides personalised service alongside a selection of refreshments. The O'Sullivan family's commitment to hospitality ensures a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors, whether for business, leisure, or events.

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Motel accommodation Function room hire Off-street parking Room refreshments Climate control

Highlights and features

Family-owned with decades of local hospitality experience
Strategically located 10 minutes from Melbourne CBD and airport
Climate-controlled rooms with modern amenities
Versatile function room for events up to 200 guests
Dedicated daily reception service with refreshment options

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Motel accommodation

Our 40-room motel offers comfortable, climate-controlled accommodation with modern amenities. Each room features heating and cooling systems, ensuring year-round comfort. Ideal for business travellers, tourists, and event attendees seeking convenient access to Melbourne's key locations while enjoying a peaceful Essendon base.

Function room hire

Our versatile function room accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, conferences, and celebrations. The space can be partitioned for smaller groups of 60-80 attendees. Fully equipped with a bar and flexible layout options, it's perfect for both large-scale events and intimate gatherings in central Melbourne.

Off-street parking

Secure off-street parking is available for guests requiring vehicle storage during their stay. This convenient amenity suits business travellers, airport passengers, and visitors attending local events at Flemington Racecourse or Melbourne Showgrounds, ensuring vehicle safety within a central location.

Questions

How far is Alexander Motor Inn from Melbourne Airport?

We're located just 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport by car or public transport, making us a convenient choice for early flights or late arrivals.

What room types are available?

We offer family rooms for six adults, queen + single rooms, triple rooms, queen beds, and twin rooms to accommodate various group sizes and preferences.

Can I host a large event at your function room?

Yes, our versatile function room accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, parties, or conferences, with partitioning options for smaller events of 60-80 attendees.

What amenities are included in your rooms?

All rooms feature heating and cooling systems, comfortable bedding, and access to our reception services. We also offer parking and in-room refreshment options.

Reviews (7)

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Joanne Aston

Jan 02, 2022 Report

Room was a little small but good for the price. Very clean and beds were comfortable. Only thing needed was a little bit more light in the room. Staff were friendly. Easy check in and out.

Suzi Croxford

Dec 06, 2021 Report

A WARNING to all single female travellers. Do NOT go to this motel !! At 10.30pm the night I arrived, the manager tried to gain entry to my room. He did not knock or call out, the key was put into the lock and the door opened. Thankfully I had put the chain on the door so he could not get any further and made the extremely pathetic excuse of asking me whether he had left his phone in the room. I have never had an experience like this even in a 3rd world country. STAY AWAY !!!

Reana Grim

May 13, 2021 Report

Great place
Beds we're comfy, everything was nice and clean
Great location too, close to trams and train stations
And there's some great restaurants just down the road

Gary Carter

May 12, 2021 Report

I recently stayed at Alexander for four comfortable nights. The location is great with the tram to the City almost out the front of the motel. I discovered some great nearby cafes for breakfast and coffee. The Royal Hotel is also nearby.
Nigel, the manager, was very helpful and obliging. Being such great value for money, I would happily stay there during my next visit to Melbourne.

Karen Eccles

Apr 06, 2021 Report

Very disappointed to be shown to a twin room when checking in even though I had definitely booked a queen room. Bed very hard and narrow. A few cobwebs and dirty cupboard. Didn't expect luxury for what we paid but did expect to get what I'd paid for and a clean room

Jamos

Mar 07, 2021 Report

Well not much too say bad about it! But at the end of the day you pay for what you get! Cheap enough to stay there, but rather small once inside the room !! Beds are quite comfy and staff are relatively nice!

Michael Carlyon

May 30, 2020 Report

Upon arriving late, the owner came down with a smile and was more accomodating then a 5 star concierge. He offered to help with the bags, and let us know anything we needed, he was only a call a way. He then went on to tell me the rooms are "a bit old." How wrong he was. They are clean, with towels, extra blankets and warm. The common areas are immaculate and I hipe this place sees a boom when the pandemic ends, because they' deserve it. The location is perfect, with everything you need at the door step. Tha k you to the owners for making a tough week for my family that bit easier :)