Birches Serviced Apartments

160 Simpson Street, East Melbourne, 3002 Melbourne, Australia
–Excellent location – show map
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Birches Serviced Apartments

Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
667 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • City view
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free Wifi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms

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Reliable info:
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Birches Serviced Apartments offer fully equipped and spacious apartments. All feature free WiFi and a kitchenette with a microwave and stovetop. Birches Serviced Apartments is located in fashionable East Melbourne, renowned for its beautiful parks and gardens, architecture and quiet tree-lined streets. A beautiful common courtyard at Birches, with barbecue facilities, is available. At Birches apartments, the staff will ensure your stay is a pleasant and enjoyable experience. For your safety and protection, CCTV is installed at the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews
Review score
Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 138 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests highlighted the excellent <b>location</b> and <b>value for money</b> at Birches Serviced Apartments. The staff received praise for their friendliness. <b>Parking</b> was appreciated, though some found it limited. <b>Room comfort</b> and <b>cleanliness</b> received mixed reviews, with some noting noise and dated furnishings.
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Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.6
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gabrielle
    Australia Australia
    “Great location and has everything you need. Also liked you can bring pooches, didnt bring one but good to know you can!”
  • Michael
    Australia Australia
    “location; apartment an excellent size; very quiet air conditioner”
  • Sarah
    Australia Australia
    “having our gorgeous greyhound travel with us and stay safely in the room when we went to dinner. also having a lovely park and alleyways to explore with him”
  • Bryan
    Australia Australia
    “Great location for East Melbourne/ Collingwood precinct. Close to tram stop, Spacious room, kitchenette, comfortable bed, friendly staff, very secure. Great value.”
  • Leonie
    Australia Australia
    “beautiful location -gorgeous suburb with trees and parks, so close to the city, excellent public transport and local dining facilities.”
  • Deb
    Australia Australia
    “Good location, friendly staff. All that you would need for a short, self catered stay.”
  • Sharon
    Australia Australia
    “Location was central to nearby hospital which met our needs”
  • Tiffany
    Australia Australia
    “Good location. Secure carparking is available. Easy checkin and check out. Great communication during booking and late checkin procedures.”
  • Dianne
    Australia Australia
    “Great location, friendly and helpful staff and suitable accommodation at a reasonable price considering the proximity to the MCG and the demand for accommodation.”
  • Alan
    Australia Australia
    “It is conveniently located to the hospitals and beautiful parks. An interesting heritage neighbourhood. The fittings are all functional and the bed comfortable.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 655 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Property Director, Jennie Kerr is a dedicated dog owner. She and Hollywood, her Carvoodle, head up a team of passionate professionals who are committed to your comfort.

Property info

Birches has a number of dedicated Pet Friendly apartments with many of East Melbourne’s beautiful parks & gardens right at our doorstep. Come and take a stroll through the tranquil tree lined streets and discover why Melbourne is the world’s most liveable city. Pet surcharges are applicable per pet per night. Please ask for a copy of the pet policy for further information. We also have secure gated on-site parking for a small fee per night per vehicle. #relaxwithus #onmelbournesdoorstep #holidayhere

Neighborhood info

Local grocery and liquor stores are a short 5-10 minute walks from Birches. Restaurants surround us north, south, east and west especially Vietnamese, Thai and other Asian restaurants on Victoria St, Abbotsford. We are 3-5 minutes walk from bus, tram and trains and just 15-20 walk from Melbourne's CBD. Our taxi service usually arrives within 10 minutes of a call and Ubers and Olas are often just 5 minutes away. We are close to major sports and entertainment venues like Princess Theatre, Royal Exhibition Building, Rod Laver and Melbourne Arenas, MCG, AAMI Stadium, Marvel Stadium, Abbotsford Convent and much more

Languages Spoken

English,Hindi,Turkish

Area info

Amenities of Birches Serviced Apartments

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Laundry
  • BBQ facilities
  • Baggage storage
  • Air conditioning

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is needed) and costs AUD 20 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities

Food & Drink

  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Services & Extras

  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Outdoor & View

  • View

Building Characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge

Miscellaneous

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Turkish

House rules
Birches Serviced Apartments takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about $127. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
AUD 15 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardEftposCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that there is a 1.2% charge when you pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit card.

All our staff at Birches are proudly double vaccinated and with respect we would prefer if you were double vaccinated to stay with us at Birches.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Birches Serviced Apartments of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of AUD 200 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Birches Serviced Apartments

  • The prices at Birches Serviced Apartments may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Birches Serviced Apartments is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Birches Serviced Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Birches Serviced Apartments (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Birches Serviced Apartments offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Birches Serviced Apartments is 1.5 miles from the center of Melbourne. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.