BIRCHES SERVICED APARTMENTS, Melbourne – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Birches Serviced Apartments offers 24 spacious apartments, including Standard Queen, Standard Twin, Deluxe Queen, Boutique, and Accessible Wheelchair options. Each apartment includes a kitchenette, air-conditioning, flat-screen TV with Netflix, free Wi-Fi, and large windows overlooking Simpson Street. Deluxe One Bedroom Apartments feature twin beds with a sofa bed, while the Nexus Sub-Penthouse has a double bed, city views, and a swimming pool. Pet-friendly rooms are available for an additional fee.
Dining Options
Nearby dining includes Bouzy Rouge on Bridge Road, known for tapas and wine, Hemingway's Wine Room with 1920s brasserie style, and IL Duca Restaurant for upscale Italian cuisine. The Yorkshire Arms, a 5-minute walk away, serves pub meals. Lygon Street, a 10-minute taxi ride, offers Italian and European restaurants.
Leisure & Attractions
The MCG, Rod Laver Arena, and AAMI Park are within walking distance. Fitzroy Gardens, a 5-minute walk, features camellias and native wildlife. Luna Park Melbourne and Queen Victoria Market are a short tram ride away. Bridge Road offers factory outlets for discounted shopping.
Location & Transport
Located at 160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, the property is a 40-minute drive from Melbourne Airport. Trams 302, 304, and 318 provide access to the CBD, Richmond, and Fitzroy Gardens. Secure onsite parking is available for $20 per night. The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is nearby.
Services & Policies
Check-in starts at 2:00 PM, with late check-out available for $50. Coin-operated laundry is on-site. Pets are welcome in designated rooms for $30 per night. Children under 3 stay free; cots and high chairs cost $15 per night. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
This hotel is nestled in a lovely quiet part of East Melbourne, just across the road from a park. The staff went above and beyond to find me the perfect room, making it an ideal base for exploring the city. The rooms had big windows and provided everything we needed, but the initial search for a room was intense.
The hotel is in a prime location within walking distance of public transportation services, but it needs a good spring clean and maintenance. The rooms are spacious and fully furnished, though the hot water pressure is very low, and they urgently require updating.
The hotel room was a great deal for what we got - it had a kitchen, sitting area, separate bedroom, and bathroom, all very clean and comfortable. The noise level was a bit higher than what I'm used to, but overall, it was a solid choice. The service was top-notch, the staff was so friendly and helpful, and the bed was super comfy. We even had laundry and tours/ticket assistance available. The location was a gem for last-minute travelers, close to St Vincent's Hospital with easy access to trams and buses, plus a short walk to AAMI Stadium and fantastic Vietnamese restaurants. The nearby park was perfect for our dogs to play. Dining options included delightful homemade pies and jams. The facilities were exactly what we needed. A great base to explore Melbourne from with such convenience in a central location.