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Birches Serviced Apartments

3.5 star property

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Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
BBQ/picnic area
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne Central
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at Birches Serviced Apartments in Melbourne (East Melbourne), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Collins Street and Melbourne Cricket Ground. .This aparthotel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Rod Laver Arena and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Queen Victoria Market.
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What's nearby

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Collins Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 5 min walk
  • Showgrounds Station - 9 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Kingdom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Yorkshire Hotel - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Melbourne Cricket Ground
Birches Serviced Apartments offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens or kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Melbourne aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Kitchenettes are outfitted with microwaves and espresso makers. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages

English, Hindi, Turkish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Secured, uncovered parking on site (AUD 20 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: AUD 30 per pet per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

  • In a business district
  • Near a metro station
  • Near a train station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 buildings
  • 24 units
  • 3 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: AUD 50

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This hotel's reception is open from 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays, from 8 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays, and from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM on Sundays. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of AUD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 30.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Birches Serviced Apartments East Melbourne
Birches Serviced East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Apartment East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Apartment
Birches Serviced Apartments
Birches Serviced Apartments Aparthotel
Birches Serviced Apartments East Melbourne
Birches Serviced Apartments Aparthotel East Melbourne

Birches Serviced Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 603 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
i was a good place to stay for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

meegan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice location, simple but comfortable and clean

Stayed there for the Australian Open, 20-25min walk. Close to train stations, supermarkets, 1-2 cafes for breakfast. The room was nice and airy, sofa bed was decent. Plenty of space. Could do with more clothing drawers esp if 2 or more are staying. The only drawback was the windows weren’t soundproof so woken up early every morning by traffic, garbage truck's, sirens etc If staying here for the tennis/cricket it’s an easy walk but if night sessions finish quite late u don’t won’t to walk back on ur own. It felt safe but very quiet and empty streets. If u have trouble with stairs ask for ground level too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy going and light filled apartment. Very good location and CBD is an easy walk. Clean place and easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sahra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kirsty

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room felt dirty. The carpets were stained with burns next to the bed. Walls in need of painting and the windows did not shut properly in the main area or the bathroom. The sofa bed for the third adult was really bad and was only made slightly better with the mattress topper provided. Not any good for a decent sleep. Checked out early and wouldn’t book again. Misleading images online. Room needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The stay was nice. Our fridge was set too cold and all of our food that we had in there got frozen and was no good to eat. It had to be thrown out. That was very disappointing. I don’t like wasting food but I didn't really have a choice as the food was no longer edible. Some sort of reimbursement would’ve been nice but nothing was offered to us. Other than that I had no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caragh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good accomodation for what we needed. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Loved it

Clean and tidy apartment with everything that you need to a good stay. Close to shops, restaurants and public transport (tram, bus and train). And just 35 minutes walk in to the city this place is perfect. Close enough to the city but far enough out to be quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place seemed run down. The rooms were okay but not pleasant. The shower dripped. The windows would not completely close. The TV would not show any of the HD DTV channels (more than half of them) and there wasn't any pay tv channels as advertised. The sofa bed was terrible to sleep on. Fortunately, we were only there for one night and it was convenient to our activities but wouldn't stay there again. Not sure how they can command such a price for that standard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I like that we could bring our dog and it was not far from the hospital
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family and small children
Great value for money and fantastic location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leonie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Found the staff very friendly and accommodating. Beautiful hot shower and very comfortable bed. Great location to hospitals, city and public transport. The only complaint was the carpet. Alot of stains and needed a steam clean. Would recommend the property otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Location

Last minute overnight stay; staff very accommodating. Shopping, restaurants, and transportation nearby. Excellent location although not the fanciest place, but fine for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Zoe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great place to stay by the MCG. Clean spacious rooms with a surprising amount of coffee options for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Susanne

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not clean, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The carpet was a disgrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok for price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

This property is convenient with good sized rooms and some secure parking. Carpets are tired and don’t expect to park one of the new breed of supersized utes….you won’t get in the gate! Otherwise it’s a reasonable value property.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and lovely, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cillin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024