A modern and sophisticated apartment that is housed in an historic and heritage listed building. Centrally located in the CBD so you can take advantage of all that marvellous Melbourne has to offer. You can lounge on the spacious outdoor terrace and watch the bustling city go by. Alternatively enjoy the comforts of home in this generous apartment that has every convenience and is brimming with style.
The space Location, location, location - this apartment is amazing - in the heart of the city so there is EVERYTHING to keep you engaged. It is situated in the Paris end of town and is a two bedroom upmarket apartment that exceeds expectations.
You are 30 seconds from Chinatown, Her Majesty's and Comedy theatres, a SkyBus shuttle stop and the free tram stop.
You are in walking distance to the magnificent boutique shopping of Collins Street and a plethora of magnificent eateries, bars and cafes - an extensive recommendation list is provided in the compendium. Melbourne's magnificent sporting arenas like the MCG, Rod Laver Arena, AAMI stadium are a short stroll away. You can also hop onto the free tram network to explore Docklands and check out the Arts Centre and galleries.
The apartment itself is unique due to its over sized living zones, pristine bathroom, polished floorboards, intercom and European laundry. The bedrooms are large and stylishly appointed and luxury linen is used on the backcare range of mattress (Simmons Beautyrest on the QS and Kingsdown on the KS - no expense is spared on the comfort and support of the mattresses as I know how important a good nignt's sleep is!).
It has been creatively converted with a stylish Blanco kitchen complete with all the mod cons eg espresso coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher and electric cooking. The kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery, plates, glasses and pots and pans and also has a range of common cooking ingredients for use.
It has a generous open plan living where French doors spill onto the ample sized terrace. The lounge has a 3 and 2 seater suite and there is a large TV and unlimited wifi. The internal and external spacious areas are a rarity for CBD living. There is a split air conditioner unit which ensures cooling in summer and warmth in winter.
It is also lovely and private as there are only 11 apartments in the block and it is the only one on the first floor. There is no lift and self check in via access codes on both the entrance door and the apartment door. Carparking is NOT supplied standard with the apartment.
Architecturally it is a gem as it is heritage listed and built in 1870. It is a three storey stone-faced building of conservative classicism and is the earliest intact example of a London Chartered Bank in Melbourne. The apartment has exterior rusticated stonework and semi circle arch windows. The size of the rooms and the ceilings and the thickness of the walls make it lovely and warm in winter and cool in summer.
It is a cosy and relatively quiet hideaway from the hub and bub of the city urban landscape outside and the perfect base to explore all that Melbourne CBD has to offer
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
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About the area
Melbourne
Located in Melbourne, this apartment is in the city centre. Melbourne Central and Melbourne Cricket Ground are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Rod Laver Arena or Marvel Stadium. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Is CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet?
As of 11 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet on 3 May, 2026 start from S$251, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is CBD Boutique Gem where Luxury and History Meet located?
Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Her Majesty's Theatre, Collins Street and Princess Theatre. Melbourne Central and Bourke Street Mall are also within 10 minutes. Parliament Station is only a 3-minute walk and Melbourne Central Station is 13 minutes.
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
An elegant apartment in a perfect location. Very comfortable, surrounded by restaurants and theatres and a short walk to the botanical gardens and museums. Would definitely stay again.
This was a great location in Melbourne and the pictures of the flat were very accurate. The covered balcony was quite nice as well. I really like the older building renovations like this.
Fabulous 4 night stay in the thick of Melbourne town.
Centrally located apartment with all the mod cons- fabulous hot water system for our shower - walking distance to most places- definitely recommend.
Overall stay was great. Host communication was fantastic and clear. Could have used a couple more face washers for the 4 of us, only 1 was provided. Would stay again 😊
This property is absolutely magnificent. Everything it shows in the photos does not do justice. The location is great with just a 100 meter walk to the trams and close to all theatres.
The apartment was spotless and very welcoming and warm with easy access, Will definitely stay here again.
Wonderful 7 nights stay. Property exactly as described.
Best location: restaurants, shopping, MCG, Arts, culture, history.
Apartment: good size, added and big bonus of a large covered balcony.
Host: great communication and responsive to queries.
Wonderful property exactly as described.
All required amenities.
Central to all activities: restaurants, bars, MCG, shopping, Theatres etc…
We did not notice any excessive noise apart when bins were cleared but expected that and part of city life.
Highly recommended with excellent host communication.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The apartment had everything we required. Siobhan was very accommodating and quick to respond. The only slight negative was the bins in the laneway get emptied every night so this did wake a couple of members of the family, but not others. It was an awesome location, excellent cafes and restaurants and Metro store close for supplies. Once inside, there was no traffic, tram or road noise at all. Very enjoyable stay and would stay again.
Property was lovely but being woken two or three times a night with glass bottles being thrown into the skip bins & rubbish trucks emptying them was annoying. Apart from that we had a great stay & the trams were a whole new experience for us.
Joy E.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible
Gayle S.
26 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
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The property appeared nice in the advertising but it shouldn’t have been sold as a 2 bedroom - it wasn’t - you couldn’t sleep because of the noise continuous from the large industrial bins getting emptied at 3 every morning and the place didn’t have any windows so theee was no air flow - the only good thing about it was the shower - the couches were old and sinking - the pillows were disgraceful
Apartment was perfect for our needs and the location suited us. It was clean with good quality appliances. The instructions from the host were clear and concise and we had no problems checking in. It was handy to be able to come and go using the keypad code to each access the apartment. However it was difficult to sleep due to the outside noise from the street and people and impossible to sleep when the bins in the neighbouring alley were emptied at 3-47 am both mornings of our stay. It was a weekend so maybe its not as bad if it was a week night not a weekend. Such a shame as the apartment itself was perfect.
Everything about this rental was positive, from the booking process, communication with the host, check-in and above all, the location. You are in the heart of the CBD and restaurants abound, a few blocks and you're in the heart of Chinatown. Everything in the CBD is walkable, but the accessibility to the free trams makes that even easier. Unit is clean, comfortable and well equipped. We needed it to be as fragrance free as possible and that was accommodated as well. There is a compendium there with all the suggestions you need to get started and two MIKY cards to add funds to and use the transportation outside the free zone. Would definitely use again if we were staying in Melbourne.
Gorgeous property in the centre of town. Most things within walking distance. Few issues with cleanliness reported to the owner but didn’t detract from our enjoyment of the property or the area.
The location is perfect with easy access to cafes, Theatre's, walking to the MCG and trains/trams for those more distant adventures. The apartment was very comfortable and Siobhan always replied promptly to all our questions. I would definitely stay again. Ps don't forget to check out the awesome Bowie graffiti on the buildings laneway wall.
Perfect place for a city getaway, we were close to everything. The beds and bedding were divine. Siobhan is a very considerate host. with lots of tips about the city. It was an absolutely fabulous find and we had a great time.
Delightful property, owner went out of her way to help and to show kindness and flexibility which was very appreciated. Central location made it perfect for our stay
Location is noisy overnight with garbage collection.
Wendy G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Apartment is in the heart of the city surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops and theatres. Rubbish does need to be emptied but only happens once a day…the rest of the time it’s pretty awesome :). Please refer to the over 50 reviews with mostly 5 stars on the other major letting platform beginning with Air to get a better sense of the apartment and location.