Award for Excellence from AAA Tourism award for 2004 and again 2005! We are also awarded for 2007 finalist for Excellency in Sustainability and for Best Back of the House. Award of Excellence for Housekeeper 2008.
Very popular!
Wireless Internet available in all the apartments.
SECURE Car-parking $10.00! BBQ facilities for your relaxation.
Birches Serviced Apartments are located in fashionable East Melbourne, renowned for its beautiful parks and gardens, architecture and quiet tree-lined streets.
Our apartments offer you fully equipped kitchens with microwaves and hotplates. Queen size beds in the bedroom with ensuite bathrooms.
Situated walking distance to MCG/Rod Laver Arena/Vodaphone Arena/Bridge Rd renowed for bargain shopping/Victoria Street renowed for Vietnamese restaurants/Brunswick St. Tram on our corner takes you to doorstep of Telstra Dome/Crown Casino/Queen Victoria market/CBD
or take a leisurely walk to the city
Reception hours are: Monday to Friday 7.30am-7pm, Saturday
8.00am-4.00pm and Sunday 8.30am - 4.00pm. Resident Manager can be contacted. If arriving after 7pm Monday to Friday, or 4.00pm on the weekend, please contact our office after booking is made.
KeithMelbourne,
Australia Reviewed on 03 February 2012
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It served my purpose very well. Close to the area I had to visit. Only problem was with the car park, insufficient room to reverse out of parking bay when all other bays are full. However, will consi...Read More
FrankCanberra,
Australia Reviewed on 01 February 2012
Wireless high speed internet available in all the apartments.
Aditional Facilities
Barbeque Facilities.
Pets allowed but with many restrictions AND FEES APPLY
Deluxe One Bedroom Apartment 1 Queenbed
Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy is 4. Extra adult or child $25. Bedding configuration is a queen bed and 2 sofa beds in the lounge room.Child under 3 years free of charge.
Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy is 4. Extra adult or child $25. Bedding configuration is 2 single beds and 2 sofa beds in the lounge room.Child under 3 years free of charge.
A 2 bedroom deluxe delightful Birches Town-House in one of Melbourne's Exclusive streets. Queen sized bed in master bedroom, and one Double bed in the another room. Also two sofa beds in the lounge room. Fully equipped kitchen with dish-washer/washing machine/
court-yard with BBQ facilities. Secure car-parking $10.00. Can sleep up to 6 people.Rate is for 2 people. No parties allowed.
Check In Time: 14.00hr. Check Out Time: 10.00hr Reception Hours : Monday to Friday 7.30am-7pm, Saturday 8.00am - 4.00pm
and Sunday 8.30am-4.00pm. Resident Manager can be contacted. If arriving after 7pm Monday to Friday, or 4.00pm on the weekend, please contact our office after booking is made. After Hours : If arriving after 7pm Monday to Friday, or 4.00pm on weekends or public holidays, please contact our office after booking is made. Currency : AUD
Car Parking : Full SECURITY car parking available on site, which is $10.00 per night ... bonus!
Getting There : Located at 160 Simpson Street (corner Albert Street) East Melbourne.
Tram 109 will deliver you to the door from the city.
Skybus offer a door to door service from the airport and Southern Cross train station.
We have a direct-line with the taxi service.
Walking distance to CBD, MCG, Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Park, AAMI Park, Vodafone Arena, Bridge Road shopping precinct, sporting outlets and warehouses,Regent Theatre/Princess Theatre/Restaurants/Bars and Cafes.
Trams stop at our corner on Victoria Parade and takes you to city, Queen Victoria Markets and Etihad Stadium. Take the light-rail tram to St Kilda.
Nearby Amenities
IGA Super-market and bottle shop 3 minutes walk. If you are a guest of Birches you will receive a 5% discount on all items purchased when you show your key.
How far is Birches Serviced Apartments from the Melbourne airport?
Birches Serviced Apartments is located in the Eastern suburb of Melbourne city which is a 30 minute drive from Melbourne's airport at Tullamarine. It is approx AUD$45 for taxi service to get to the airport. Otherwise, you can use the skybus service which is AUD$15 per person per way. From the airport, Skybus will drop you at Birches door step. For your return way to the airport, we can also organise the Skybus or Taxi for you as requested.
What time is check in and check out?
Check in time is 2:00pm and Check out time is 10:00am.
What if I arrive earlier than the standard check in time?
If you arrive at Birches before check in time, requests for early check in can be made. However, they cannot be guaranteed. If you arrive early and your apartment is not ready, you may store your bags in our luggage room at our reception during reception hours.
Does the apartment have car parking?
Birches Serviced Apartments has $10.00 security car parking!!!
Are you close to transport?
We are in short walking distance to shops and transport. Also the taxi service at the Reception is also available. Melbourne Tram is just on our corner.
How far is your serviced apartment located near Melbourne CBD?
Birches Serviced Apartments is located just 10 minutes by tram from the CBD. There is a tram service at our corner. Tram no. 109 and 42 brings you to the inner city via Collins Street. Otherwise, you can make a leisurely stroll through Fitzroy Gardens to the CBD.
What star rating is your apartment?
Our one bedroom apartments are 3.5 star rated by AAA Tourism.
Does your serviced apartment have Internet Access for guests?
Yes. We provide the internet service in each apartment. You can use high speed internet (ADSL Broadband) by logging onto eastmelbourneinternet.com.au for price list.
How far from Bridge Road shopping precinct?
Bridge Road Shopping precinct and warehouses are within 10 minutes walking distance from our apartments.
Are there any tourist attractions near your serviced apartments?
Staying with us, there are so many activities you could do. We are situated close to Fitzroy Garden (5 minutes walk), Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) (10 minutes walk) and Rod Laver Arena (15 minutes walk). It only needs 10 minutes to take you to Queen Victoria Market by tram no.24.
Our cancellation policy is that we require a 72 hours notice prior to the arrival date stated on your reservation form. Should the reservation be cancelled less than 72 hours before the arrival date, there will be no refund of the first night accommodation charge of the booking that you made.
How far is the nearest supermarket and bottle shop?
We have an IGA Supermarket & bottle shop 3 minutes walk from
Birches on Victoria Parade. If you tell them you are staying at
Birches and present your key you will receive a 5% discount.
Do the apartments have washing/drying facilities?
The apartments do not have their own washing/drying facilities however there is a communal laundry on the 1st level which is coin
operated
Is there a super-market and bottle shop close by?
The IGA Supermarket is 3 minutes walk from Birches and if you
show IGA Staff your key they will give you a 5% discount.