Near Flemington Racecourse, Plough Hotel offers a cozy retreat with The Plough restaurant serving Modern European cuisine and al fresco dining. Enjoy the sunny terrace, unwind at the bar, or get connected with in-room WiFi.
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
Marvel Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Queen Victoria Market - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
Melbourne Central - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 21 min drive
Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 26 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 36 min drive
Spotswood Station - 5 min drive
Showgrounds Station - 5 min drive
Newport Station - 6 min drive
Middle Footscray Station - 6 min walk
Footscray Station - 13 min walk
West Footscray Station - 14 min walk
Restaurants
Bar Josephine - 2 min walk
KFC - 3 min walk
Pandu - 6 min walk
Mr West - 9 min walk
The Cheeky Pint - 4 min walk
About this property
Plough Hotel
When you stay at Plough Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Marvel Stadium and Queen Victoria Market. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Plough, which serves Modern European cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Middle Footscray Station is 6 minutes and Footscray Station is 13 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Shared microwave
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1868
ATM/banking
Terrace
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Plough - This restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: AUD 100 per stay
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for AUD 25.0 per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property requires a deposit equal to 1 night's stay on credit card or 400 AUD cash upon arrival.
Also known as
Plough Footscray
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Frequently asked questions
Does Plough Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Plough Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Plough Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Plough Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Plough Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Plough Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Crown Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Plough Hotel and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Flemington Racecourse (1.1 mi) and Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (2 mi), along with Marvel Stadium (3.5 mi) and Queen Victoria Market (4 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near Plough Hotel?
Yes, The Plough offers alfresco dining and Modern European cuisine.
What's the area around Plough Hotel like?
Plough Hotel is in Footscray, a short 6-minute walk from Middle Footscray Station.
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Plough Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2022
Duncan
Duncan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2022
The staff
Valerie
Valerie, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 24, 2022
We liked the proximity from the hotel to our son’s place nearby. We also like the Asian cuisine and grocery shopping in the Footscray areas which you can either walk or drive from the hotel.
The parking area at the back of the hotel is rather convenient but can be a little tricky in the evening. Obviously the hotel restaurant is quite popular with locals so we found that out on Saturday night. We had to park on the street and wait until after 9 p.m. for the spot in the hotel car park.
If you are a light sleeper like myself you might hear the sound of the traffic on the roads faintly.
Overall it was a pleasant stay for us.
Nartnapa
Nartnapa, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 24, 2022
Nothing to like. I have been in hotels in over 30 countries but this is the only one where the toilet bowl leaked onto the floor when flushed. Horrible.
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2022
Reception was very helpful.
I really loved dinner at the hotel aswell I would visit again.
Bianca
Bianca, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 3, 2021
room is clean and comfort and hotel near shops
SON
SON, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 2, 2021
Noisy, air conditioning not cooling very well, toiletries very basic, windows cannot open, lots of steep stairs, no wifi info, no staff present, over priced for what it is.
Germana
Germana, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 18, 2021
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2021
Helena
Helena, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2021
Very comfortable. Stairs to climb. Friendly and helpful staff. Great restaurant.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 6, 2021
It was a pleasant stay and close to the hospital.to visit husband
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2021
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 10, 2020
Ronald
Ronald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2020
Spacious and Clean
Above average for a pub room. Spacious and very clean.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2020
Liked walking distance to a lot of restaurants and cafes and train station.
Was on a very busy corner
Lorraine
Lorraine, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 19, 2020
I didn’t like the room for 2 person it was really small
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 27, 2020
Room etc. Ok. BUT $100 was taken out of my credit card and I have had to phone several times and contact my bank to get money returned to account. Very disappointing and ruined what could have been an ok stay. Dishonesty or incompetency. Not sure which.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2020
Good things:
The room was huge!
The bed was very comfortable.
It was a convenient location, and the free onsite parking was appreciated.
Bad things:
It could get a bit noisy at night, especially when there was music or large crowds downstairs.
There were no spare blankets in the room for when it got really cold on my third night there.
Also on my third night, the shower temperature seemed to go haywire. I had it set to a comfortably warm temperature, then it turned freezing! When I turned off the cold water, the pure hot water was like ice... for a few seconds, then it was scalding again. This carried on, alternating between hot and cold for several minutes until I gave up.
The check-in person charged my credit card for $100 instead of placing a hold on the security deposit. It then became a major hassle to get the funds returned into my account.
The reception is advertised as being open until 10 pm but if you call after 2 pm you'll be told they're only open from 10 am - 2 pm and to call back tomorrow. If you call between 10 am - 2 pm the answering service will tell you all about their Christmas opening hours and then terminate the call without giving you the option to leave a message.
TL;DR:
It was a lovely stay, until my third night. Hopefully they can rectify the issues that caused the poor rating.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 16, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 11, 2020
Hôtel avec un bon restaurant,arrêt de bus devant l'hôtel,train à 7minutes à pied,petit lit 2 personnes
RICHARD
RICHARD, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 3, 2020
staff very friendly, but carpets smelly.............
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 31, 2019
For what we wanted the Plough Hotel served it's purpose. We would happily stay again, but just note there are no lifts.