Birches Serviced Apartments

3.5 star property
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BBQ/picnic area
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, espresso maker
Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Bicycling

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground
    14 min walk
  • Collins Street
    19 min walk
  • Princess Theatre
    19 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    31 min drive

Room options

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

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

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

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

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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 Central. .This aparthotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Melbourne Cricket Ground and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Crown Casino.

What's nearby

  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Collins Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Melbourne Central - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • AAMI Park - 6 min drive - 5.9 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
  • ‪Lemon, Middle and Orange - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments

Aparthotel units with kitchens, near Collins Street
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

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: AUD 30.0 per day

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Location highlights

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

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

General

  • 24 rooms
  • 3 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Individually furnished
  • Access via exterior cooridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 more details, 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

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
  • 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

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family and small children
Great value for money and fantastic location.
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well appointed units, lots of natural light, very clean in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the security entry, the bathtub , the decoration piece in the towels a really nice touch; very clean,and wonderful staff ~ very understanding; bed very comfortable - I slept best I have in a while ~ fantastic that pets are welcome ~ only criticism I have is extra fee for parking when there is a car park attached to property- makes it very expensive when adding this ~ should be included in price ~ other than that I would be back in a heartbeat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
A comfortable stay in a convenient location
We chose this hotel because of the price and the excellent reviews. It is close to medical facilities and there is plenty of choice for places to eat. The room we had was a little old but clean, and there was plenty of space .... and the bed was comfortable! There was a little traffic noise at night and in the morning, but not a problem as the hotel is on a side street between two major roads. Everything worked, from kitchen appliances to lights. Parking $18 p/n. Bring your own bathroom requisites as they are not supplied. Service from staff was excellent: we appreciated the phone call to explain late arrival arrangements and the friendly face behind the counter the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Maree

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
lovely quiet area, thought for money value we would have been supplied with more than 1 soap , 1 small milk and no shampoo or conditioner, for 3 adult guests, in the delux apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff or guests making noise very late at night. I don't see the need for that, it was very inconsiderate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room could do with updating.
I can only assume that the photographer used for hotels.com had never been inside our room…
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Yasser, Point Cook

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a short stay at the property to make it easier to access the St. Vincents Private hospital. Reception staff were attentive and rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Property does need updating and the cleanliness was a bit ordinary. Staff at reception were very nice.? The fact that my dogs could be there was a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Renata

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. It was a bit difficult with a baby and pram and STUFF to be on the top floor with no lift, but aside from that the Birches staff were helpful and accommodating and it's so easy to get everywhere from there!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023