Alto Hotel on Bourke is one of Melbourne's newest boutique apartment hotels. 

The hotel is one of the few environmentally friendly rated hotels in Melbourne's CBD. Offering apartment living with true hotel-style hospitality with a selection of rooms that will fit your needs perfectly. Choose from Hotel Rooms, Studio Apartments, 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartments.

Alto Hotel on Bourke successfully brings together classic architecture of the late 19th century and a contemporary, stylish interior plus a range of inspired services and facilities.  The hotel's beds are the latest in design and comfort ensuring you'll wake rested and refreshed. The hotel's windows can be opened and are of extra thickness to keep the big-city noises outside while you are in quiet comfort inside, making your stay an enjoyable experience in the centre of Melbourne.  

By staying at Alto Hotel on Bourke you are making a commitment to the environment.  The hotel has reduced its carbon footprint to an average of 13.5kg per room, compared to estimate of 24-26kg as set by the Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Council . The hotel has then offset this remaining carbon via the Carbon Reduction Institute. The hotel also offers free parking for guests arriving with electric or hybrid vehicles and get free recharging from 100% green energy. This and living up to our motto 'Sit Hospes Rex', (The Guest be King), has earned the hotel several awards for environmental and hospitality excellence. 

Features

Rooms (all rooms include) 

• Alarm clock
• Cable/satellite television channels
• Coffee/tea maker
• Complimentary newspaper
• Dial-up Internet access
• Free local calls
• Hair dryer
• Phone
• Refrigerator
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wireless Internet access 

Services 

• Babysitting or child care
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Express check-out
• Laundry facilities
• Parking (free)
• Room service
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Self parking
• Wheelchair accessible 

Business & Event 

• 24-hour front desk
• Business center
• Dry cleaning/laundry service

Sustainable/Ethical Credentials

Carbon

Carbon audit conducted by the Carbon Reduction Institute shows a one night stay at Alto Hotel produces an average 13.5 kilograms of carbon, compared to the estimate for hotels as set by Sustainable Tourism CRC of 24-26 kilograms.

Electricity

100% of all electricity used is WIND generated - the hotel only uses Green Earth Electricity.  95% of all lighting is based on energy efficient, FCL or LED globes.  Rooms are fitted with energy saving key-tags that switch off lighting on leaving the rooms. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limited to 36.3 megajules per guest, per night

Water

Rain water is used for public toilet cisterns, gardening and cleaning duties.  Water flow restrictors to all showers and taps, 8 liters and 6 liters per minute, respectively.  All toilets have a AAA rating. Water use is limited to 123.1 litres per guest, per night

Gas

Hot water is heated "on demand" the energy savings of this is substantial.  Carbon produced from gas use is offset via Origin Energy. Our energy use (electricity & gas) is limited to 36.3 megajules per guest, per night

Windows

All windows are double glazed, heat reflecting and are able to be opened. Balcony glass doors are heat reflecting and are 13mm thick, all this dramatically lowers air-conditioning use

Plastic

The hotel uses bio-degradable bin-liners and reuse all bulk containers

Toiletries

The hotel has eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see landfill and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradable

Paper

The hotel's Library works as a Book Exchange, enhancing the opportunity to have books read by another bookworm.  Newspapers are complimentary, but must be ordered in order not to deliver to those rooms which may not want one.  The hotel uses recycled or plantation timber paper for all printed items, copy-paper, toilet paper, etc

Waste

Waste management is taken very seriously by the hotel and is separated into Paper, Organic [vegetable], Plastic, Glass and General. Landfill is limited to 3.9 litres per guest, per night.  Organic [vegetable] waste is composted onsite and does not do to landfill. Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biodiesel

Transport

Complimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources).  Airport transfers in a hybrid limousine available - fee applies

Guest involvement initiatives

Guest involvement is welcome, yet not necessary as most systems and initiatives are designed to work automatically without any effort from guests therefore to a point be unnoticeable.  Rooms are provided with dual-chamber waste bins - Guests are encouraged to help by separating their waste into recyclable and general waste.  Guests are given an options not to have their toweling & linen changed daily.

Green Team

All environmental initiatives are team efforts, implemented by the ALTO GREEN TEAM and supported by everyone on the staff.  

Sustainable Awards

Dining

Transfers and Connections

Melbourne - Tullamarine Airport

Tullamarine Airport is Melbourne's main international and domestic airport. Getting from Tullamarine to Alto Hotel on Bourke could not be easier;

Taxi - Simply catch taxi directly outside the airport arrival lounge, for approximately $55.  Allow approximately 25-35 minutes.

Skybus - Skybus, Melbourne's Airport Express Bus, brings you to and from the airport every 10 to 15 minutes. Once you've arrived at Melbourne city centre terminal (Southern Cross Station), you can walk approximately 90 meters from the terminal along Bourke Street to Alto Hotel. For schedule and price see the Skybus website.

Limousine - Arrive in style. The hotel can arrange to have your personal chauffeur meet you at the luggage carousel and whisk you directly to Alto Hotel on Bourke. Choose from 4 seat limousines for just a few dollars more than a taxi. For a smaller footprint ask for the Eco Limousine, a luxury hybrid electric/ petrol Lexus. Advance bookings required. Please ask one of the guest service staff when making your reservation.

Avalon Airport - Avalon Airport is Melbourne's secondary airport. Options include shuttle bus, taxi & limousine. Avalon Airport is approximately 65 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD.

Taxi - Simply catch taxi directly outside the Avalon airport arrival lounge, for approximately $105 Avalon to city.

Sita Sunbus - Sunbus operate a shuttle service between Avalon and Southern Cross Station. Once you've arrived at Melbourne city centre terminal, you can walk approximatley 90 meters to Alto Hotel. For schedule and price, see the Sunbus website.

Limousine - A personal chauffeur can be arranged to meet you on arrival or take you in comfort for your outbound flight. Hybrid limousine available. Price and bookings on available on enquiry.