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Birches Serviced Apartments

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
CA $149
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

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160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, VIC, 03002
  • Place, Melbourne Cricket Ground
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Rod Laver Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Central
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment - Twin

8.0 out of 10
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  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Boutique One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Queen One Bedroom Apartment

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

Superior Apartment, 1 Queen Bed With Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in East Melbourne, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, Birches Serviced Apartments is near a metro station. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include SEA LIFE Melbourne and Melbourne Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Collins Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • AAMI Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Rod Laver Arena - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Melbourne Central - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • North Richmond Station - 5 min walk
  • Flinders Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Commons Reading Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Good Bean Collingwood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roccella Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Birches Serviced Apartments

Aparthotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Melbourne Cricket Ground
Along with self parking, this aparthotel has concierge services and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment provides an LCD TV with cable channels, plus a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washer/dryer and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a pillowtop bed. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Birches Serviced Apartments offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens or kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

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

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: AUD 30
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.2 per cent 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 older; 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of AUD 35 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 on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per day

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: AUD 20 per night
  • Pet fee: AUD 35 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 per cent

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 that 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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Is Birches Serviced Apartments pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee 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.

How much is parking at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Self-parking is available for AUD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of AUD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Birches Serviced Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for AUD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is Birches Serviced Apartments located?

Located in East Melbourne, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Fitzroy Gardens and Melbourne Cricket Ground. Collins Street and Princess Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km). North Richmond Station is 5 minutes by foot and West Richmond Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

Birches Serviced Apartments Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Communication
Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 613 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Easy stroll to the MCG
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent, I am usually a 5 star girl but Mum was in hospital nearby and this fit the bill perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Thanks, everything was easy, great spot. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

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

Peter

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for our reasons for travelling to melbourne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice quiet area and nice and close to Richmond and the CBD
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I didn't realize that a pet friendly place could smell so much. Also, the stains on the floor & furniture were disgusting. The bathroom was also unclean. Worst place I have ever stayed. Never again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leonie

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
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

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Old but good size apartment. Very comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy booking. Exactly what they advertised. Close to major arenas. Easy check in/out. Secure parking. Competitive pricing.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

4/10 Poor

Hilda

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well located and has lots of greenery around which makes the building beautiful. Staff was friendly. However, our apartment had a strong smell of dog and the carpet looked dirty. That makes us cancel our stay at a later time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were notified after booking (7th June) that they didn’t staff reception after 5pm, and would send us late check in details before the day of arrival (12 July). We received no information. We tried calling and messaging several times, with no response. We’ve had to find alternative accommodation. There was no information for the 5 days prior to arrival to tell us how to check in, or tell us they couldn’t accept our late check in. This is useless. I expect a full refund as they were not able to provide us a way to access our booked room. No follow through.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

meegan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

well situated to sporting arenas

We seem to have unfortunate timing with our stays with regards to noise, last time the people in the unit above us were fighting until 3am and this time an adjoining property were having an outdoor party with loud music until about 1am. The units are perfectly situated to the MCG and sports arenas. Units have all would need for a stay with microwave, kitchenware & cutlery.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Gennaro

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need updating, otherwise ok. Onsite parking very congested and cars could not reverse out as not enough room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

8/10 Good

Sophie

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

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
perfect location to walk into the city or to the MCG
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rimma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Friendly and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025