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47 Barkly Street, 3182 Melbourne, Australia
#177 of 205 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 841 hotel reviews
6.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.4
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Comfort
7.3
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
6.9
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Staff
8.0
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Value for money
7.1
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: April 13, 2024
Jeffrey
Australia1 review8.0“It was quite good, I had stayed there previously so I know the property. I would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Disappointed there was no restaurant open when I got back at 7pm. Didn’t feel like going out, some basic food availability would have been nice.
Whilst the bathroom in room 222 was small, it was functional, with a great shower.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 12, 2024
Jamie
Australia9 Reviews7.0“Worth it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking right under hotel and easily accessible via lift.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom9 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Found two loose airpods, one was in one of the beds, the other was under a bed, so questions about how well the room was cleaned before our arrival.
A nice room in a good area close to plenty of cafés.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Christine
Australia3 Reviews8.0“I enjoyed my stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Access could be better at front Need a ramp
Did not have the breakfast
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Karen
Australia9 Reviews7.0“Pleasant Stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This is well priced well situated hotel. Close to public transport and a short walk to the beach. A nice choice for cafe's nearby also.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Dean
Australia1 review6.0“Great night on valentines day”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Coco pops
Yummo breakfast but parking have to pay extra,not happy bout that
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Corinna
New Zealand17 Reviews6.0“Good location but...”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Dragging bags up steps (lift access was from basement car park, not from the street, where we were dropped off). No staff around at breakfast even though they'd said they could cater for food intolerance. Stains on bedspread. Hook had pulled away on bathroom door and not replaced.
Reception staff were friendly and welcoming. Shower was good. Easy walk to food/bars, beach and trams. Wifi worked well. Grateful for aircon in 38 degree heat.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 10, 2024
Geoffrey
Australia6 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There wasn't anything we didn't like.
Great location for a function we attended, we didn't use the wifi. Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Corina
Australia1 review8.0“Would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bathroom was moldy and the elevator was at the either end of the building, away from reception.
Staff were friendly, very close to all transport and eating places.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Kathryn
Australia3 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tv screen was cracked , cigarette burn in spare blanket
Local to public transport
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 18, 2024
Janice
Australia1 review8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The extortionate price for the cost of the room when concerts are on
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Tristinne
Australia1 review6.0“It was convenient”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cups in the room were so small and no alternatives were available, breakfast was $30 per person not included in the price of the room where as we were able to go to the cafe and pay less than that for the 2 of us, makes no sense. The fridge in the room was noisy and outdated and woke us up a few times during our stay.
The location was good for tourists The linen was clean and extra amenities were available plus the cafe on site was handy
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Petrou
Australia1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom shower door was extremely unsafe as one has no real rail to hold onto when getting out of the shower bath.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Rachel
Australia6 Reviews7.0“It suited our needs over the weekend”- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Restaurant wasn’t open except for breakfast which me meant the designated smokers are was not accessanle
The location? The amazing staff
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Michael
Australia25 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Excellent value for money and location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
I needed to book a room for six nights at short notice, while the Australian Open was on and The Crest appeared to be the best value for money to meet my needs. I was very pleased with the accommodation/facilities/comfort/and assistance from staff. Hotel is very close to buses/trams/eating places. The bed was great! The outside cafe, downstairs but part of The Crest was great - consistently best poached eggs I've ever had (so good I had then for five days!!). Some elements of The Crest are a bit dated, being an older hotel, however, that is easily overlooked given the reasonable pricing. I would stay again.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Jacqueline
Australia12 Reviews1 helpful vote6.0“This place did the job. Was overpriced for what it was.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was very tired and not very clean. Other guests were very noisy in the halls at all hours of the morning. Price was quite high for what it was.
For what we needed the location was great.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 3, 2024
Julie
Australia6 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was terrible. It was a continental breakfast, but not even a good one. There was no one clue as to how long the ham, fruit or cheese had been sitting there. There were croissants but no way to warm them. Honestly I've never seen a less inspiring display of food.
The beds are extra comfy Rooms are great Most staff very friendly and helpful. The location is an easy walk to all St Kilda attractions.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: December 19, 2023
Robyn
Australia9 Reviews7.0“Have stayed here a few times, but may reconsider next time we are in Melb.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff on arrival quite rude. The lady was on the phone as we waited to checkin but she never acknowledged us waiting or apologised for the wait!
Proximity to city
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 13, 2023
Tina
Australia2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was a little dark
Location & staff
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 9, 2023
Martin
Australia4 Reviews7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was over the front door and facing Barkley St so it was noisy at night.
Nice room. It is renovated, so looked good.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 1, 2023
Fatimarie
Australia15 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower temperature is not consistent.
Location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 29, 2023
Patricia
Australia4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
Tram stop was near by. Nice walk to local shops, cafes. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 26, 2023
Sharon
Australia17 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Nice stay for a night.”- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms are a bit tired and need an update. Very difficult to close the window and as there was no screen, little flies came in. Tiny bathroom. Scratch on the tv screen. Very narrow corridors and not the best signage. Could use some attention to detail in cleaning, light switches were dirty and lots of dust and dirt behind bedside tables and window sills. Rest of the room was clean.
Lovely staff and a nice little coffee shop/bottle shop underneath. Very comfortable beds and pillows.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Pamela
Ireland6 Reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No nice reception area
Location
Stayed in November 2023
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