1 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington , 3031 Melbourne, Australia
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Quest Flemington Central Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Quest Flemington Central, you immediately get that feeling of “oh, this is actually really nice.” It’s one of those four-star places that doesn’t try too hard but gets everything right — the lobby has this clean, modern vibe without being sterile, and the staff genuinely seem happy to see you. I mean, you can tell when hotel staff are just going through the motions, but here they actually remember your name after checking in.

Perfect Flemington Spot

The location on Ascot Vale Road is honestly brilliant if you know Melbourne at all. You’re right in Flemington, which puts you walking distance from the famous racecourse (yes, that Flemington where the Melbourne Cup happens), but more importantly for most travelers, you’re incredibly well-connected to the city center. The trams run frequently, and I love that you can easily explore both the inner city and some of Melbourne’s cooler northern suburbs from here. Couples especially seem to get this — they consistently rate the location around 9 out of 10, and I totally understand why.

The Apartment Experience

What really sets Quest apart is that you’re not getting a cramped hotel room — you’re getting a proper serviced apartment with space to actually live a bit. The kitchen setup is fantastic, especially if you’re staying more than a couple nights or traveling with family. You know what I really appreciated? Having a proper dining table where you can spread out your laptop or enjoy takeaway from one of the local spots. The apartments feel like someone’s stylish city pad, not a corporate hotel room with beige everything.

Food and Practical Stuff

Breakfast here covers all the bases — they do continental, full English, American style, and buffet options, so whether you want just coffee and pastries or a proper cooked breakfast, you’re sorted. The restaurant area has this relaxed atmosphere where you can actually take your time in the morning. And here’s something that’ll save you headaches in Melbourne — they have parking on site. Trust me, if you’re driving in this city, that’s worth its weight in gold. No circling blocks looking for a spot or feeding meters every two hours.

Why Guests Love It

Quest Flemington Central works because it strikes this perfect balance between hotel service and apartment independence. You get housekeeping and concierge help when you need it, but you also have the freedom to cook your own meals or just sprawl out in a living room after a long day exploring Melbourne. The fact that recent guests consistently rate it 8.4 overall tells you everything — it’s not trying to be the flashiest place in town, but it delivers exactly what most travelers actually want: comfort, space, and a location that makes sense.

Quest Flemington Central Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Studio Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 1 child
Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
1 Bedroom Executive Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
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Reviews of Quest Flemington Central

  • William from Ireland (9/10)

    Fabulous apartment, spacious, impecably clean, extremely comfortable bed, just beside the tram stop. Couldn't recommend highly enough.

  • Trevor from Australia (8/10)

    Great location
    Close to tram into the CBD
    Well priced

  • Barb from Australia (8/10)

    Everything was great.

  • Sue from Australia (8/10)

    Nice hotel, great apartment and very clean. Lots of common area and nice pool with great views. 10 min walk to shops and tram passes by.

  • Megan from Australia (9/10)

    Large clean rooms with all basic for a quick breaky

  • Lori from Australia (9/10)

    Convenient and clean

  • Emily from Australia (9/10)

    Lovely accommodation, great location.

  • Matthews from Australia (9/10)

    Location

  • Anita from Australia (7/10)

    The apartment looked lovely, but the air conditioning was very noisy and no cooling in the bedrooms.
    The pillows were very uncomfortable and the floor in the living space had obviously had some sort of leak.
    It basically needed some maintenance.

  • Linda from United Kingdom (8/10)

    Good location and price, able to provide parking on site for a reasonable cost. Great deep comfy mattress.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • The Venny: 1.6 km
  • Rothwell Park: 1.4 km
  • Thornbury Park: 2.2 km
  • Newmarket Reserve: 250 m
  • HN Cousins Reserve: 2 km
  • Womens Peace Garden: 500 m
  • Kensington Hall Reserve: 700 m
  • Strips of Nature Moonee Valley: 1.8 km
  • Outdoor Ping Pong Tables by Popp: 2.1 km
  • Boulevard Pavilion-Melbourne Showgrounds: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mama Bear: 150 m
  • Restaurant Billys Trackside: 20 m
  • Restaurant Roundabout Pizza: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower: 6 km
  • Melbourne Zoo: 3.3 km
  • Melbourne Museum: 5 km
  • Immigration Museum: 5 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 5 km
  • Southbank Promenade: 6 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 7 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 5 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 8 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 7 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Sandridge Beach: 8 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 9 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Flagstaff: 4.9 km
  • Train Newmarket: 800 m
  • Train Showgrounds: 800 m
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 5 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 8 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 8 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport: 14 km
  • Moorabbin Airport: 28 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport: 6 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

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

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Portuguese
  • Filipino

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying

Outdoor swimming pool:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Fence around pool

Building characteristics:

  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
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House Rules at Quest Flemington Central

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 23:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 07:00 to 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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

8.6

Free WiFi:

8.1

Facilities:

8.8

Cleanliness:

8.9

Value for money:

8.4