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About Melbourne Apartments: Traveler Reviews

16 Liverpool Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Perth
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“well decorated, well located.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

Perfect for the people wanting to feel like true Melbournites.

We were three visitors sharing a double bed and a queen bed and there was enough room for us all. The set up and location of these apartments are unbeatable. It is impeccably decorated with all the small features of home - complimentary dvd's, cookies and cereal. Everything in the room is for you to use, free of charge. Very modern furnishings and very clean. Walking distance to the CBD and very easy to find for taxi's.

We did have one problem. There was a lot of miscommunication between us and the people who ran the apartments. There is no reception to the building (it is literally an apartment block) so we got there completely unsure how to get to our room. We had not been informed that we would need to let ourselves in, and didnt receive a phone call, in fact I had to call and then be told nobody was on site and then were given instructions over the phone as well as a run down to the apartment on my phone call. This also became difficult in sorting out payment. Also on our final morning, a knock on the door revealed the cleaner ready for us to leave. We had not been told a check out time and there is no place for baggage storage.

Disregarding this the location and set up of the apartments are unbeatable and is perfect for visitors wanting to feel like they live in this wonderful city.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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aboutmelbourneapts, Owner at About Melbourne Apartments, responded to this review
February 25, 2013
Thank you for your taking the time to review About Melbourne Apartments!

We are sorry to hear you felt there was a high level of miscommunication regarding your booking and our procedures! We do try to provide guests with as much information as possible about our apartments and location and check in procedures to avoid this however we understand this can sometimes be overwhelming. We will certainly take your feedback and suggestions on board and try to streamline our service for next time!

We look forward to welcoming you back to About Melbourne Apartments very soon!

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Brisbane, Australia
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“Close to the centre of the city with views”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

My husband and I had a few nights at this apartment in November. Our room was comfortable and well designed. The kitchen was well fitted out so that we could buy food from the markets and make our own meals. Great restaurants in the laneway downstairs and close to theatres and good bookshops. The manager was really helpful and organised a car to take us to the airport. We will stay here again.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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February 25, 2013
Thank you for your taking the time to review About Melbourne Apartments!

We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back to About Melbourne Apartments very soon!

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Sydney, Australia
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“Not good but Great!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 9, 2013

Wish we could have stayed longer! Fantastic apartments and location! Definitely will be staying here again. Within walking distance to great restaurants and shops. Stayed on the third floor with a cute balcony overlooking a quaint laneway.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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aboutmelbourneapts, Owner at About Melbourne Apartments, responded to this review
January 17, 2013
Thank you for your taking the time to review About Melbourne Apartments!

We are so happy to hear your enjoyed your second stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to About Melbourne Apartments again very soon!

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Sydney, Australia
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27 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
“Home away from home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2013

We stayed in one of these funky, comfortable and very well located apartments for a week over Xmas. It was our 2nd time here and we were impressed all over again. Our apartment was on a higher floor this time and slightly bigger, representing really good value for money. It was large enough for us to host a dinner party for 6 people one night, using the great little BBQ on the balcony and the well equipped kitchen.

The furniture and inclusions are all colourful and great quality. Comfy leather lounge, great bed with quality linen, excellent pillows. Ameilia has really put some effort and care into setting up the apartment. The little touches like an expresso machine, ipod dock and chocolate chip cookies were greatly appreciated. Also, when we had to ring her on Xmas night (!) due to a slight problem on check-in, she was really helpful and got the issue sorted first thing the next morning

All of Melbourne's wonderful sporting facilities, shops and restaurants are right outside your door here and it works out cheaper and easier than a hotel. This is definately our Melbourne address whenever we visit!

Room Tip: The apartment with the BBQ on the balcony!
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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January 7, 2013
Thank you for your taking the time to review About Melbourne Apartments!

We are so happy to hear your enjoyed your second stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to About Melbourne Apartments again very soon!

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Perth
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“Perfect for Melbourne”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

We stayed in these well located apartments for a weekend. Great location to shopping,trams,sporting events and concerts.We were greeted in the foyer then took the lift to our 1bedroom apartment which was light, clean and spacious.. Kitchen looked well equipped but we were to busy deciding where to eat out in this gorgeous city.We didn't even go far as the apartments have some great places for drinks/ dinner in the same block.Coffee machine was loved (as were the bickies)in the mornings sitting out on the balcony in the sunshine.The bed was comfy and the bathroom had lots of nice products to use.
These apartments are good value considering the average hotel prices we seem to be charged in Australia.
Looking forward to finding another reason to visit Melboune and will defiantly stay at About Melbourne Apartments again

Room Tip: The higher floors have a view.
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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Thank you for your taking the time to review About Melbourne Apartments!

We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to About Melbourne Apartments very soon!

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Address: 16 Liverpool Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Region: Australia > Victoria > Melbourne
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Kitchenette Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 108 Specialty lodging in Melbourne
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
About Melbourne Apartments is a boutique accommodation business, supplying AAA Tourism Four **** Star rated modern, spacious, luxurious One and Two Bedroom self-contained apartments to accommodate both the corporate and leisure traveler to Melbourne. About Melbourne Apartments are located in the east "Paris End" of Melbourne CBD, in a residential building designed by renowned architecture firm Daryl Jackson. The building is located in Liverpool Street, a lane way which runs between Bourke and Little Bourke Streets (parallel with and in-between Exhibition and Spring Streets). Our apartments are located in the heart of Melbournes' theatre district in between Her Majesty's Theatre and Princess Theatre, near China Town, major Bourke Street tram stops and Parliament Train Station, and are located a short tram or train ride from Melbourne's best attractions, renowned shopping precincts, bars and restaurants. We are within easy walking distance to Melbournes' sporting precinct Rod Laver Arena, MCG, AAMI Park and Federation Square and only a quick tram ride (free on the City Circle tram) to Etihaad Stadium and Docklands, Southbank and the Crown Promenade or Queen Victoria Market, St Kilda beach, or the Brunswick/Lygon/Chapel Street dining/shopping precincts. You could pamper yourself and relax at one of the salons or day spas within metres from our front door, or indulge at one of the nearby award-winning cafes, restaurants or bars, perhaps Gingerboy or Longrain next door, or the infamous Pelligrinis, George Calombaris' Press Club, or MoVida! Or you can simply walk to nearby Fitzroy gardens for a 'barefoot in the park' experience! Our inner-city location offers a luxurious boutique accommodation alternative for travelers and an exciting array of activities to do or see close by! About Melbourne Apartments is a cosmopolitan contemporary refuge for travelers with discerning tastes. Each of our apartments is individual with a distinct style and aesthetic, the beauty of which is to enhance and differentiate your stay each time... no matter if it is your first or hundredth visit to Melbourne and About Melbourne Apartments! At About Melbourne Apartments we offer a menu of apartments for guests to choose what best suits their needs: from One Bedroom Deluxe Apartments, to One Bedroom Penthouse Apartments, and our Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartment. About Melbourne Apartments provides you with a taste of inner city Melbourne apartment living at its best! ... more   less 

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