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Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire

4-star apartment near Melbourne Central

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Overview
Amenities
Location
Prices
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Gym

Explore the area

81-85 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

Place, Melbourne Central
‪2 min walk‬
Place, Queen Victoria Market
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Bourke Street Mall
‪9 min walk‬
Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Apartment, 1 Bedroom

City view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Executive 2 bed 2 Bathroom Apartment

City view
807 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment

City view
915 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Melbourne Central Business District stay.At this Melbourne Central Business District apartment, you'll be well placed to visit Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market, both within a 5-minute walk. Also, Collins Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Marvel Stadium is within 2 miles (3 km).

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What's nearby

Melbourne Central - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
RMIT University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
State Library of Victoria - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Queen Victoria Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Bourke Street Mall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

Melbourne Central Station - 4 min walk
Flinders Street Station - 16 min walk
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

‪Melbourne Central Lion Hotel - ‬4 min walk
Axil Coffee Roasters
‪Regulars - ‬3 min walk
‪Zawaddi Thai Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Pondok Rempah - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire

4-star apartment near Melbourne Central

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Melbourne apartment is smoke free.

12 guestrooms or units

Elevator

No smoking on site

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 4-star apartment have kitchenettes with stovetops and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Parking available

$61 nightly

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

Restaurant
Air conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

$110 nightly

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

Indoor pool

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking options include a garage

Family friendly

Children stay free (see details)

Kitchenette

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop

Bedrooms

Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 50 per day

Bathroom

1 private bathroom
Free toiletries
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Separate sitting area

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV

Laundry

Laundry detergent

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Hand-held showerhead
Height-adjustable showerhead
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board on request
Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

In a business district

Things to do

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

12 units
Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 50.0 per day.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 25.00 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit: AUD 300.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 25.00 per stay
Rollaway bed fee: AUD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is professionally cleaned

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

We should mention

Up to 2 children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire to the airport?

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire is 8.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire.

How close is Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire to the beach?

This apartment is 5.5 mi (20-min drive) from St Kilda Beach and 5.9 mi (21-min drive) from Elwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire offer free breakfast?

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Crown Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire have a pool?

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire features an indoor pool.

Does Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire to downtown Melbourne?

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire is 0.4 mi away from Melbourne.

Serviced Apartments Melbourne - Empire Reviews

6.6

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Nov 23, 2017

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

City apartment

The apartment was nice and spacious. Everything worked properly. It's the perfect place if you're staying for more than a week. You have your own little kitchen and the comfort of a separate bedroom and living room.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

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2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Apr 3, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Could not access property. Accommodation was fraudulently listed and uncontactable, lastminute has been no help and will not issue refund without soeaking to the property owner, whose emails and calls are not answered for months.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Paul

Apr 27, 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

I followed all the protocols to get the keys and got no response from Empire Apartments. After multiple attempts to contact them I ended up having to seek alternate accommodation. I spoke with lastminute.com who were very helpful and got they me a full refund.

Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2023

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2/10 Terrible

Adrian

Dec 23, 2021

Disliked: Communication

Host took my security deposit and did not respond, I had to book another property. Do not ever pay any security deposit via bank transfer.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jul 19, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Unprofessional and unethical

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jul 19, 2021

Disliked: Amenities, communication

They request a deposit but they do not refund it. Also they advertised the property with wifi but there was no wifi. I think it is bad for Wotif's reputation to have dodgy operators like this on their listings. I left the property on 29/06/21, emailed them on 2/07/21 requesting the refund and got no reply, called on 15/07/21 and spoke to Rae who took my bank details and said that I would be paid within 24 to 48 hours, I then called again today and spoke to Janty. I am not sure if that was his name because when I asked him to spell it he said he couldn't spell it and when I asked to speak to a manager he said there were none. He also said he couldn't do anything to assist with my refund today because the system was down.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jul 19, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Broken dishwasher and microwave. 1 pot with no handles for cooking. Furniture grubby. Apartment stayed in wasn’t the one advertised

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jul 7, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

There was nothing to like as we got given the wrong key and my family slept in the foyer for the first night. Then were forced to pay $310 for a locksmith to get in the room but couldn't leave as we couldnt lock it. Still waiting on our bond and locksmith refund and i have since discovered this is a scam thats been going for sometime now and Wotif will not help resolve this for me or try to prevent it happening to anyone else

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jul 6, 2021

Liked: Amenities

Great location, close to city sites and lots of eateries. The apartment building had a lovely pool that the kids loved using.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Jul 4, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

WORST APARTMENT I HAVE EVER STAYED AT!!! Customer service is non existing. From the broken oven, mattress on the floor for a bed, to a broken bathroom tap and electrical cord running across the kitchen sink to operate the fridge, just to mention a few. This apartment should not be available to hire and I will be putting in a formal complaint and asking for a full refund. This apartment is dangerous and needs some maintenance done ASAP before being available to hire. If they allow these noticeable things not to be kept maintained, what else do they let slide? WILL NEVER STAY AGAIN!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

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2/10 Terrible

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May 29, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Mouldy kitcken utensils, fire/smoke detector covered in plastic bag. Pubic hairs in the shower. Filthy floors, unit not clean, it looks like it hasn't for a long time. Chipped crokery with limited cutlery for 2 people. Dishwasher full of stinky stagnant water. Not working. Fridge leaks and washing machine floods. No in house service. In the 15 days of stay no return email and calls. Building is good but this owner of this apartment couldn't care as long as you have paid the money then you get the key to unit not fit for humans to stay in. I just wish I could display the photos I took of this unit. It would make you sick in the stomach.

Stayed 15 nights in May 2021

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2/10 Terrible

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May 26, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Apartment was filthy and completely unacceptable. We arrived late in the evening and had no choice but to stay the night. We called the next morning and after complaining they moved us to another apartment at Eporo which was great. No wifi in either apartments however which was frustrating. Would recommend Eporo. Empire apartment had no working fridge, stank of cigarette smoke, gaps in windows made the room freezing, broken bed frame in one room so the mattress was on the floor. There were burn marks on the comforter and sheets and the dining table and they reeked of cigarette smoke. I could go on, but that was the main bit. They stated they fired the cleaner after being notified by us of how bad it was, but how any other guest stayed there without complaining is a mystery. Overall the customer service representative was helpful, and the rest of the stay at Eporo was good.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

May 15, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The condition of the property was terrible... there was a fridge in the hallway on a trolley ready to be moved out, a broken television screen on the floor, the bedding was dirty, kitchen tap did not work, the dishwasher was making a beeping sound all night, heavily damaged walls, disgusting shower, old printers and rubbish on the balcony... the list goes on. It was late by the time I checked in so there was no option but to stay here, however it was most definitely the worst hotel/apartment that I have ever stayed in & the pictures online were not even remotely close to what I encountered. Would never recommend.

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

May 12, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Condition of apartment was appalling. Walls had patch marks, couch had huge water stain marks, table was wobbly. Furniture looked like it came out of hard rubbish. Comforter layer was too small for bed. No antenna cable or internet on tv making it useless. Stained sheets were the last straw, we left without staying the night.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

May 3, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

The apartment was close to shopping and public transport .Right in the centre of the CBD. There was plenty of room for our family of 4. Didn't like: the dishwasher was broken and was full of stagnant water and dirty dishes, the bedding 1 double bed only had a single quilt there we're no covers on the quilts and they were paper thin, A cutting board had been left in the cupboard with mould all over it, and for a family of 4 there was only 2 forks in the cutlery draw. Communication was all but non-existing emails went un-answered and phone calls constantly went to message bank. The Wi-Fi didn't work and the washing machine leaked all over the bathroom floor. Finally there was a plastic bag covering the smoke detector in the living room.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Deanne

May 3, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A nightmare to deal with & NOT clean

At the very last minute Empire changed my booking to another 1 of their properties at 108 Australia. The operator on the phone was most rude while swearing at me. They were difficult to deal with, the accommodation they sent us to was filthy dirty with hairs in the bed, no cord to the wifi modem and NO pots to cook with.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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6/10 Okay

Avinash

Apr 24, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Unhygienic Apartment

There was no communication at all. Bed linen was really dirty and stained (refer to pic attached) There were lights bulbs missing (refer attached). No internet provided.

Bed linen has a damp patch in the middle

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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2/10 Terrible

S B

Apr 19, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not very clean “serviced” apartment

Although the name mentions that it’s a service apartment, there is no service whatsoever. I booked for 7 days but the description tells us that the service would only be provided when booked for more than 7 days. There were not enough toiletries proved for even 2 days. Since there was no communication from the reception, we had to get our own. Also there was no internet provided. The room was not in a very clean condition- there were crumps still in the floor. Please save your money and book elsewhere!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 18, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, communication

The property was ok but clearly not loved. The walls had been touched with an in matching paint so it looked scruffy. The furniture was cheap and scruffy. We had no wifi which meant we couldn’t use the tv at all (not even free to air) despite numerous emails, which were never answered and phone calls where they said they would send someone and never did. They changed my hotel on me which I only found out about after receiving an email thanking me for my stay days before we were due to check in. We couldn’t use the amenities because of covid. Car parking cost me a fortune because all my answers I received were very vague. There was only 1 fork and no bowls in the room. Luckily I didn’t pay much otherwise I would have been furious

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 17, 2021

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication

I found this experience very difficult in regards to communicating when I needed directions. There is no assistance at all when you call the number provided unless you are interested in leaving a message if you want to purchase an apartment I will not be using Wotif again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Apr 15, 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

DO NOT BOOK THIS APARTMENT. We thought we had booked it for the Easter long weekend but were told on arrival that the apartment had been vandalised by the previous guest and that we would be moved to a alternative apartment with similar specifications. Upon arriving at the alternative apartment, the Eporo, we found the place to be FILTHY with disgarded tissues and band-aid wrappers in drawers, and dark brown and red stains on the carpets in several rooms. When we contacted the apartment owner we found ourselves connected to a booking agent based in South Africa who could not organise cleaning or for any alternative apartment. We have raised this issue with Expedia and are waiting on our refund. DO NOT BOOK HERE. They are using 'bait and switch' tactics to leave you stranded upon arrival.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

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6/10 Okay

Jeff

Apr 6, 2021

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not Clean and unsafe

Extremely run down. I think the cleaner is only making the beds. When was the last time the owner saw their property? The walls were a complete mess, pet hair all over the furniture, all surfaces were grimy, and no working smoke alarm with exposed light fittings.. It doesn't even make safety standards. Never again. The only positive was the location, but next time I'll find it elsewhere.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

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