tu estancia — Quest
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La propiedad — Quest
Quest on William is a no-fuss, centrally located apartment-hotel that suits business travellers or couples wanting a quiet, self-contained base. The lobby is clean and understated with helpful staff but zero character; you're here for the efficient kitchenette and the walkability to Flinders Street Station. It’s a smart choice if you value a microwave and a washing machine over a pool or a bar.
Crónicas de Melbourne
Melbourne was founded in 1835 by John Batman, who bought land from the Kulin people, and quickly boomed during the 1850s gold rush. Its 19th-century grid and grand Victorian architecture still define the city centre, but post-war waves of Greek, Italian and then Vietnamese migration reshaped its food scene. Today it’s Australia’s cultural capital — known for street art, laneway cafes, and a fierce rivalry with Sydney over who has better coffee.
El mejor momento para visitar
Guía completa de Melbourne →Los mejores meses
March and April for warm autumn days and the Melbourne Grand Prix; November for spring blooms, fewer tourists and the start of cricket season.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January are peak due to summer holidays, the Australian Open (January) and the Boxing Day Test. Hotel prices jump 40-60%, and the city is packed with tourists and event crowds.
La temporada del hombro
February (post-Australian Open) and October both offer mild weather, lower rates and thinner crowds. You'll still get sunshine but without the peak-season premium.
Tiempo y embalaje
Melbourne is notorious for 'four seasons in one day' — you can start with a 35°C afternoon and be shivering in a southerly change by evening. Always carry a light jacket and an umbrella, regardless of the forecast.
Briefing en vivo de la ciudad — Melbourne
- Level crossing removals on the Werribee, Frankston and Cranbourne lines are causing weekend bus replacements through July; check PTV app before travelling to/from the airport.
- Winter Night Market at Queen Victoria Market runs Wednesdays until August – expect food stalls, live music and crowds, but it’s a solid rainy-day option.
- Metro Tunnel’s new stations (Town Hall, State Library) are on track for a 2025 opening, so expect continued construction noise around Swanston Street.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Quest, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the rear (east) of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the rear aspect looks over neighbouring gardens rather than Glenferrie Road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Glenferrie Road — the trams and traffic on this main road will be loud even with windows closed. Also skip rooms directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor (typically odd-numbered rooms near the lift core), as you'll hear the motor and door chimes.
Best views
Rooms facing east (rear) look over the low-rise residential area behind Glenferrie Road — you'll see trees and rooftops, not trams. West-facing rooms catch the street and the tram line on Glenferrie Road itself.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, and 5 offer the best balance: above street clatter but not high enough for wind noise or service rooftop plant hum. The building has a lift, so stairs are limited — aim for these mid-floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Glenferrie Road is a busy thoroughfare with trams running every 20 minutes during daytime and delivery trucks for nearby shops. The lift shaft runs up the centre of the building, so rooms on the lift side hear a low hum and occasional door bings. Guest chatter from the lobby bar can drift up the stairwell to floor 1 and 2 corridors.
Insider tips
1. If you're driving, ask reception at booking about the off-street parking arrangement — many 3-star hotels on Glenferrie Road share a small rear car park, but spaces are first-come. 2. Check-in is often self-service via a key-locker system after 9pm — text the hotel by 6pm if arriving late to get the code, not the 'register at the bar' trick.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Instalaciones hoteleras — Quest
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for two devices; premium upgrade (20 Mbps) costs AUD 10 per 24 hours.
A single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Digital versions of The Age and Herald Sun accessible via QR code in rooms; occasional physical newspapers in the lobby. The building is a converted 1960s office block, so corridors are narrow and rooms are uniform.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early arrival bag drop available at reception (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs AUD 50, or AUD 80 if after 12:00.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; longer-term storage by arrangement (subject to space).
Step-free entry via ramp at main door; lift to all floors; one wheelchair-accessible room (ground floor) with widened doorways and roll-in shower. No hearing loops or braille signage.
On-site undercover parking costs AUD 20 per night (first-come, first-served; no valet). Nearest public car park is Hawthorn Parkade (96 Evansdale Road), AUD 25 per evening (5pm-8am) and AUD 15 for 24 hours. No EV charging on site.
Tarifas, Impuestos y Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A credit card pre-authorisation of AUD 200 is taken at check-in for incidentals; full prepayment for advance bookings.
Faith & Dietary cerca de
- Church: Immaculate Conception Church (204 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Hawthorn Presbyterian Church (313 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: St Columb's Anglican Church (457 m · ~6 min walk)
- Place of worship: Multi-Faith Centre (467 m · ~6 min walk)
Estilo de vida y recreación local
Glenferrie Centre — 385 m · ~5 min walk
Beswicke Square — 91 m · ~1 min walk
National Communications Museum — 166 m · ~2 min walk
Kew Court House — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
5 minutos de radio esenciales
Commonwealth Bank — 381 m · ~5 min walk
Chemist Warehouse — 359 m · ~4 min walk
7-Eleven — 169 m · ~2 min walk
Glenferrie — 263 m · ~3 min walk
Dinero y moneda
Get a travel card →Australian Dollar, AUD
Avoid exchanging money at the airport or tourist bureaux; use ATMs from major banks (e.g. Commonwealth, NAB) for the best rates, but watch for your home bank's foreign transaction fees.
Visa/Mastercard contactless (tap-and-go) is accepted almost everywhere, including taxis, cafes and markets; AMEX is less common; mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) works wherever contactless does.
Tipping is optional and not expected. For excellent service in restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5–10% is appreciated; taxis round up to the nearest dollar; hotel staff don't need tips.
Comer, comprar y viajar en un presupuesto
Cheap car hire →A standard flat white at any local cafe is around $4.50–5.00 AUD.
A sandwich or wrap from a bakery or lunch bar — about $10–14 AUD.
A main at a pub bistro or casual pizza/pasta joint: $18–25 AUD.
Food trucks and cheap eat hubs near the Queen Victoria Market and on Swanston Street; also try Asian eateries in the city's laneways.
Aldi and Woolworths are the budget supermarkets; Coles is also common.
Target and Kmart in the CBD or at the DFO South Wharf outlet centre; also find second-hand/op shops in suburbs like Fitzroy or Brunswick.
A Myki card (refundable $6) with a daily cap of $10.60 AUD (zone 1+2); from the airport, take the SkyBus ($24.40 AUD one way, $44 return) or a cheaper but slower local bus (route 901) plus train.
1) Use the tram zone 1 free city circle in the CBD for short hops; 2) Eat at food courts or Vietnamese bakeries for cheap lunches; 3) Buy a weekly Myki pass if staying over 5 days.
bueno saber — Melbourne
Type I · 230V
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$1 ≈ A$1.44 · AUD
Emergency Contacts
MelbourneTriple zero (000) is the main number for police, fire or ambulance in life-threatening situations. For non-urgent police matters call 131 444. For health advice, call Nurse-on-Call on 1300 60 60 24. In a crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Melbourne, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Quest
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Commonwealth Bank — 381 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Chemist Warehouse — 359 m · ~4 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →En torno a
Central Melbourne/Carlton area → Oxford Scholar Hotel (Lygon Street precinct)
💡 Hotel is in free tram zone. Use trams 1, 3, or 8 for exploring Lygon Street restaurants and city center. Routes 1 and 3 go to Parliament House.
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) → Oxford Scholar Hotel, Carlton
💡 Most economical option. Skybus to Southern Cross Station, then tram 1 or 3 north to Grattan Street (Carlton). Buy myki card for unlimited local tram travel.
Melbourne CBD → Oxford Scholar Hotel, Carlton
💡 Routes 200-204 connect Carlton to CBD. Less frequent than trams but good for avoiding hill climbs. Night Network available after midnight on selected routes.
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) → Oxford Scholar Hotel, Carlton
💡 Pre-book through your hotel to lock in rates. Uber typically cheaper than traditional taxis during peak hours.
Preguntas frecuentes
What are the best rooms at Quest?
Request a room on floors 3-5 facing the rear (east) of the building. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but low enough for quick lift access, and the rear aspect looks over neighbouring gardens rather than Glenferrie Road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Quest?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing Glenferrie Road — the trams and traffic on this main road will be loud even with windows closed. Also skip rooms directly opposite the lift shaft on any floor (typically odd-numbered rooms near the lift core), as you'll hear the motor and door chimes.
Is Quest noisy?
Glenferrie Road is a busy thoroughfare with trams running every 20 minutes during daytime and delivery trucks for nearby shops. The lift shaft runs up the centre of the building, so rooms on the lift side hear a low hum and occasional door bings. Guest chatter from the lobby bar can drift up the stairwell to floor 1 and 2 corridors.
Which rooms have the best views at Quest?
Rooms facing east (rear) look over the low-rise residential area behind Glenferrie Road — you'll see trees and rooftops, not trams. West-facing rooms catch the street and the tram line on Glenferrie Road itself.
What are insider tips for staying at Quest?
1. If you're driving, ask reception at booking about the off-street parking arrangement — many 3-star hotels on Glenferrie Road share a small rear car park, but spaces are first-come. 2. Check-in is often self-service via a key-locker system after 9pm — text the hotel by 6pm if arriving late to get the code, not the 'register at the bar' trick.
What time is check-in at Quest?
Check-in at Quest is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Quest have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (5 Mbps) for two devices; premium upgrade (20 Mbps) costs AUD 10 per 24 hours.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Quest?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Quest?
A sandwich or wrap from a bakery or lunch bar — about $10–14 AUD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Quest?
A Myki card (refundable $6) with a daily cap of $10.60 AUD (zone 1+2); from the airport, take the SkyBus ($24.40 AUD one way, $44 return) or a cheaper but slower local bus (route 901) plus train.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
March and April for warm autumn days and the Melbourne Grand Prix; November for spring blooms, fewer tourists and the start of cricket season.
Principales atracciones en Melbourne
💡 Take the Lift to the top of the dome—the panoramic view over the reading desks is worth the ride. Just off the main entrance there's a free cloak room. Bring a notebook and read at one of the original long tables.
💡 Go Wednesday night for the summer Night Market (free entry, but extra stalls and music). The deli hall has excellent boreks from the Turkish stall. Bring cash—some produce stalls are cheaper than card-friendly ones.
💡 The NGV Triennial (summer) and major ticketed exhibitions cost, but the entire permanent collection is free. Go on Friday evenings when it stays open late and there's often live music. Queue for the water-wall out front.
💡 The fairies at the Fairy Tree (a stump carved with tiny doors) are a favourite for kids—look near the pond. Walk the 'Model Tudor Village' (a bit kitsch but fun). Pack a picnic: the lawns are quiet on weekdays.
💡 Arrive before 9am to spot wild rosellas and ibises. The Guided Aboriginal Heritage Walk runs at 11am most days — sign up online, it's free but fills quickly.