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Birches Serviced Apartments

Property class: 3.5
Aparthotel convenient to Melbourne Cricket Ground

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At Birches Serviced Apartments, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with pillowtop beds and LCD TVs. Public transportation is just a short walk: North Richmond Station is 5 minutes and West Richmond Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 24 apartments
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is $88
$97 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall. The room is described as germ-free and safe with a 99.9% ethanol sanitizer spray.

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Boutique One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with white pillows and a green lamp on a bedside table.

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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A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, a grey blanket, and a wall-mounted abstract art piece above it.

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

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A neatly made bed with white bedding and a patterned pillow, a black lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork of a child flying a kite.

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

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

A neatly made bed with white bedding and a green and black accent, a nightstand with a lamp, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

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

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A bed with white bedding and patterned pillows, a green wall, and a painting above the bed.

Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bed with white bedding and patterned pillows, a green wall, and a painting above the bed.

Standard Queen One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002

What's nearby

  • Fitzroy Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bridge Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St Patrick's Cathedral - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Collins Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Princess Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 26 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 60 min drive
  • Essendon Station - 12 min drive
  • Southern Cross Station - 13 min drive
  • Flinders Street Station - 29 min walk
  • North Richmond Station - 5 min walk
  • West Richmond Station - 10 min walk
  • Jolimont Station - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commons - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roccella Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Grocery Bar East Melbourne - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments

  • At Birches Serviced Apartments, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena. Apartments feature bonuses like kitchens and washers/dryers, along with pillowtop beds and LCD TVs. Public transportation is just a short walk: North Richmond Station is 5 minutes and West Richmond Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Property size

    • 24 apartments
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 1.2 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured uncovered self 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

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill

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 35 per pet per night
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • 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
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 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 corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of AUD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 1.2 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for AUD 15.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for AUD 30.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs AUD 20 per night

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of AUD 35 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Yes. Self parking costs AUD 20 per night. Onsite parking includes off-street options.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of AUD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of AUD 50 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Does Birches Serviced Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchenette which also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's the area around Birches Serviced Apartments like?

Birches Serviced Apartments is a short 5-minute walk from North Richmond Station and 14 minutes' walk from Melbourne Cricket Ground.

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Reviews

Birches Serviced Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Secure parking was available and considered a convenient and reasonable option. (9 reviews)
  • The hotel is close to a variety of restaurants and has a convenient location for dining options. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant staff and helpful. Clean apartment and great location.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean and comfortable, parking was fine.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room and amenities were extremely clean. While being a pet friendly place, there was no pet smell in the room. Will definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Great value for money and fantastic location.
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8/10 Very good

Great location and lovely, helpful staff.
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6/10 Good

The room was a very generous size, and had a comfortable bed. It was decoratively a little tired, and in need of a spruce up, but it was clean and in a great location. Secure parking overnight for $20 was a good deal.
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy staying at the Birches for its location, off street parking and customer service.
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8/10 Very good

Room was basic and a bit run down, but clean and comfortable. Parking was very easy and secure. Great option for anyone looking for affordable accommodation near the cbd. Amazing price, especially considering it has a full kitchen.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly, helpful staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

property was clean and tidy, but a bit tired in areas. Great location, easy access to hospitals for family visits, cafes, walk to city, good security, and very helpful staff.
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8/10 Very good

Some cobwebs at the top of curtains / roof. Otherwise brilliant rooms / cleanliness / location and parking. Will definitely stay there again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Was a great place to stay by the MCG. Clean spacious rooms with a surprising amount of coffee options for the morning.
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8/10 Very good

Well set out, air-conditioning worked well. Nice comfortable place
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8/10 Very good

Well appointed units, lots of natural light, very clean in a great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy going and light filled apartment. Very good location and CBD is an easy walk. Clean place and easy check-in.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and convenient
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8/10 Very good

Bed was comfy. close to aami park. walking distance to shops. secure parking. quiet. only downfall was bath needed a good scrub and no shampoo or conditioner was provided. However I would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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!
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6/10 Good

Footy at the MCG

Stayed here due to its proximity to the MCG and great location for MCG access. Room is tired, small bathroom, stayed one night was ok for a shower and bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

We were in a walk distance from the Rod Laver Arena. The room and beddings were spotless clean. We had everything we needed. Thank you! Leask family
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10/10 Exceptional

Have stayed here twice. Great value for money. Clean, spacious apartment, kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Beautiful big windows! On site parking right at the door and an outdoor area with bbq. The staff are so lovely and accomodating-early checks ins, late check outs and even storing my items safely that I accidentally left behind.
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8/10 Very good

It is not easy to find properties that are pet friendly so we are always keen to try them out. Birches Apartment was a good size with a comfortable layout and in a great location close to much of what Melbourne has to offer. The bed was comfortable with good quality Hotel type sheets. Yes it’s a bit tired with the age and style of the building but it’s fairly typical of other places we’ve tried in the past when we need to stay with our two small dogs. The shower was over the bath and bathroom decor is old but shower was hot so that’s great. The initial price given for our stay didn’t mention extra fees for pets and parking so it ended up more expensive than we first thought. I believe the Hotel websites need to be more transparent about extras as some places say “pet friendly - fees apply”and others don’t say this but still charge extra. Makes it hard to compare properly. The parking area was good in a secure location and close to our apartment (message property to check prices). As we take great care of anywhere we stay, it would be much fairer to take a bond for pets and refund if the owners do the right thing…