Alto Hotel on Bourke
Property Information
Property Locality: Melbourne city centre
Type of Property: hotel
Number of Bedrooms: hotel rooms to 3 bedroom apartments
Number of Bathrooms: all rooms have ensuites
Maximum Persons: 5-6
Children: suitable for children
Rates (per couple per night)
Price Range: $145-$425
Hotel room: $145- $210
Studio apartment: $155 - $225
1 bedroom apartment: $170 - $245
2 bedroom apartment :$250 - $275
3 bedroom apartment : $300 - $425
Infant cot: no charge
Additional child up to 18: $15
Additional adult: $30
Rates are inclusive of GST and are subject to change without notice.
Property Description
Alto Hotel on Bourke is a 4 star boutique hotel which successfully brings together a contemporary stylish interior within a redeveloped 1917, Neo Baroque, heritage listed building formerly known as Unity Hall and occupied by the Australian Railways Union. Opened in 2006 with 50 rooms including hotel rooms, studios, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Facilities include restaurant, bar, parking, wireless broadband, relaxation / massage room & complementary espresso coffee in the A Lounge. The redevelopment was designed incorporating a number of innovative concepts with the intention of being an environmentally sustainable and respected business. Alto Hotel has received multiple awards for excellence in service and sustainability and maintains accreditation and membership of relevant tourism industry and environmental organisations.
Environmental Initiatives:
At Alto Hotel on Bourke, we have made a commitment to a resource smart, environmental sustainable policy. With the help of our guests, suppliers, our committed management and staff plus a significant capital investment, we can make meaningful energy, resources and waste savings, therefore minimising our environmental impact.
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.
We have then offset this remaining carbon via the Carbon Reduction Institute incorporating carbon credits from the Karnataka renewable energy project .
Power
- Rooms are fitted with energy saving key-tags that switch off lighting on leaving the rooms.
- 95% of all lighting, is based on 'energy efficient globes of no more than 15W.
- We use only Green Earth Electricity
- Our A/C plant uses 'inverter technology' which delivers 6 Star energy consumption
- Guest key cards are made from biodegradable cornstarch. We are the first hotel in the Pacific region to use the Saflock bio cards.
Water
- Water flow restrictors to all showers and taps, 8 liters and 6 liters per minute, respectively
- All toilets have a AAA rating
- Rain water is used for public toilets cisterns, gardening and cleaning duties
Gas
- Hot Water is heated "on demand".
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
- We use bio-degradable bin-liners made of corn-starch and reuse all bulk containers
Toiletries
-We have eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see a landfill, and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradable
Paper
- Our 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
- We use recycled or plantation timber paper on all printed items, copy-paper, toilet paper and facial towels
Waste
- Waste is separated by Paper, Organic [vegetable], Plastic, Glass and General
- Organic [vegetable] waste is treated on premises, it does not go to landfill
- Used cooking oil from our kitchen is collected and recycled into biodiesel.
Transport
- Free car parking for guests arriving in a hybrid or electric vehicles
- Complimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources)
- Airport transfers in a hybrid limousine available – fee applies
- Encourage guests to walk to most major attractions which are within 2-10 minute walk of hotel – Carbon Neutral
- Encourage guests to use public transport including airport shuttle bus, trams & trains all within 50-100 meters
Management initiatives such as;
- Using recycled / refilled ink cartridges in all compatible printers
- Using non-hazardous chemicals wherever possible
- Submitting all energy, water and waste for benchmarking by outside agencies
Guest involvement initiatives
- Rooms are provided with dual-chamber waste bins- Our guest 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
Accommodation
Hotel Rooms
Quiet location, air-conditioned and opening windows
Queen size bed
Flat screen LCD TV including Foxtel
Broadband and wireless Internet connection on desk
Bedside and desk telephone, with in-dial numbers.
Tea & coffee making facilities and refrigerator.
Room Safe - large enough for an average-size laptop and digital camera
Ironing facilities
Studio Rooms
Facilities are the same as hotel rooms, but larger
Apartments
Full Kitchen, including dishwasher, stove, oven, etc.
Separate bedroom with Queen size bed
Granite top bathroom vanity
2 Flat screen LCD TV’s, including Foxtel & DVD
Broadband and wireless Internet connection on desk
Bedside and desk telephone, with in-dial numbers.
Tea & coffee making facilities and refrigerator.
Room Safe - large enough for an average-size laptop and digital camera
Air conditioning and opening windows
Ironing facilities
Two bedroom apartments have 2 bathrooms and balcony
Executive apartments have two levels and extra bathroom
Contact Details
Host: Alto Hotel on Bourke
Address: 636 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Ecohotel congratulates the ALTO HOTEL for
achieving the prestigious Green Globe Certified
Silver Status. The program recognises the hotel's
commitment to operating at the world's highest
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