Alto Hotel on Bourke has a solid history – first European structure on this site was the Railways Hotel, built circa 1860, shortly after the founding of Melbourne. In 1914 the hotel was purchased by the Victorian Railways Union and demolished in order to build their head office. The building was substantially renovated and enlarged towards Little Bourke Street in 1981. In 2005, the previous owner commenced building a new six storey structure at the northern end of the building and redeveloped the original section on Bourke Street. The new building, now known as Alto Hotel on Bourke, was opened on 13 February 2006.

Alto Hotel on Bourke is leading Green Hotel in Melbourne CBD which is also the first carbon neutral hotel in Australia powered by 100% renewable energy.Alto Hotel on Bourke is a well-established (12 years+) 4-star boutique hotel. The business consists of a 4-star rated Independent Hotel of 50 rooms, studios and apartments over 5 levels. Additional facilities, reception, restaurant, guest laundry, administration offices, relaxation room, housekeeping storerooms on 4 levels, small staff room and ground level secure car park at the rear.

Situated in Melbourne CBD, the Hotel is just 5 minutes walk from the Southern Cross Station, ideally located within minutes of several major corporate and leisure demand drivers. The rooms generally include small kitchenettes with basic cooking facilities, fully tiled ensuite bathrooms and quality furnishings.