

Hotel Description
Welcome to the Exhibition City Retreat Spacious 3 Bedroom Stay, a comfortable 3-star accommodation nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This well-appointed retreat offers a generous living space perfect for families, groups of friends, or business travelers seeking room to spread out during their Melbourne adventure. With a solid guest rating of 7.7, this property has established itself as a reliable choice for visitors wanting to experience the vibrant culture and dynamic energy of Australia’s second-largest city. Located in Melbourne’s central 3000 postcode area, the Exhibition City Retreat places you in an enviable position to explore the city’s famous attractions. The property sits within easy reach of the iconic Melbourne Exhibition Centre, making it an ideal base for conference attendees and exhibition visitors. From here, you’re just a short stroll from the bustling Southbank promenade with its array of restaurants and entertainment options overlooking the Yarra River. The Crown Entertainment Complex, Federation Square, and the arts precinct are all within comfortable walking distance, while Melbourne’s celebrated laneway culture, with its hidden cafés, boutique shops, and street art, awaits your discovery just moments away. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to major venues including the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena, while shoppers can easily access the retail havens of Bourke Street Mall and Emporium Melbourne. The Exhibition City Retreat lives up to its name by offering a spacious three-bedroom sanctuary amid the urban excitement. After a day of exploring Melbourne’s cultural treasures or conducting business in the CBD, you can return to generous living quarters designed with comfort and convenience in mind. The three separate bedrooms provide privacy and relaxation for all guests, while communal spaces allow for socializing and sharing experiences of your Melbourne adventures. Though maintaining a practical 3-star rating, the property delivers on the essentials with clean, comfortable accommodations and the tremendous advantage of space – a rare commodity in city center lodgings. The solid 7.7 rating reflects guests’ satisfaction with the retreat’s value proposition: spacious accommodations in a prime location at a reasonable price point. For travelers who prioritize location and room to move over luxury frills, the Exhibition City Retreat represents an excellent balance of comfort, convenience, and affordability in one of Australia’s most exciting cities. Whether you’re in Melbourne for business, culture, sports, shopping, or culinary exploration, this centrally located 3-bedroom stay offers a welcoming base from which to experience all the Victorian capital has to offer.
Rooms
- Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 1 large double bed and 2 × 1 single bed for 5 adults, 2 children


Reviews
Vanessa from Australia (9/10)
Fantastic communication. Clear instructions on finding apartment and parking. Nice clean comfortable apartment. Fantastic central location.
Daniel from Australia (8/10)
Very clean , modern.
Yvette from Australia (8/10)
Central location to Chinatown and Bourke Street Mall.
Patrick from Australia (7/10)
Nice convenient location
Rebecca from Australia (8/10)
Great location and comfortable stay with 5 people
Sarah from Australia (8/10)
Great apartment in a secure building. Great location near free public transport and plenty of food options around including Chinatown. Theatres are nearby to grab a show.
Loz from Australia (6/10)
Location was excellent. And that there was an indoor pool and sauna.
Anonymous from Denmark (8/10)
size, facilities (great kitchen area, good bedrooms for big family). we were 5. 2 adults, 3 children. laundry facility in appartment
Florian from Canada (2/10)
Siwakorn from Australia (9/10)
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SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Wesley Place: 350 m
- Cooks’ Cottage: 1.1 km
- Carlton Gardens: 1.1 km
- Community Garden: 700 m
- Melbourne Museum: 1.1 km
- Old Melbourne Gaol: 700 m
- Living Legacy Forest: 1.1 km
- Old Treasury Building: 600 m
- Manchester Unity Building: 750 m
- ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 1 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Happy Lamb: 10 m
- Restaurant Yum Cha Cafe: 40 m
- Restaurant Golden Delicious: 40 m
Top attractions:
- Eureka Tower: 1.7 km
- Melbourne Zoo: 4.2 km
- Rialto Towers: 1.7 km
- Immigration Museum: 1.6 km
- Southbank Promenade: 1.5 km
- Shrine of Remembrance: 2.6 km
- Australian Sports Museum: 1.8 km
- SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 1.9 km
- Victoria University City Tower: 1.2 km
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 2.6 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Ornamental Lake: 2.5 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- Elwood Beach: 8 km
- St Kilda Beach: 7 km
- Sandridge Beach: 5 km
- Middle Park Beach: 5 km
Public transport:
- Metro Parliament: 350 m
- Train Flinders Street Station: 1.1 km
- Train Parliament Train Station: 300 m
- Metro Melbourne Central Station: 900 m
- Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 15 km
- Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 15 km
Closest airports:
- Melbourne Airport: 20 km
- Moorabbin Airport: 22 km
- Essendon Fields Airport: 11 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Outdoors:
- Patio
- Balcony
Wellness:
- Fitness
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness centre
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
Room Amenities:
- Ironing facilities
- Iron
- Hot tub
Languages spoken:
- English
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Great for your stay:
- Parking
- Balcony
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Fitness centre
- Kitchen
- Free parking
- Hot tub
- Flat-screen TV
- Indoor swimming pool
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Accessible parking


Rules
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- Until 10:00
Age restriction:
- Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 23 and 99
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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