221 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne, 3003 Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne City Apartment Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Melbourne City Apartment Hotel on Rosslyn Street, you immediately get that “this isn’t your typical hotel” feeling. It’s one of those places that sits perfectly between a proper hotel and a serviced apartment — honestly, the best of both worlds. The lobby has this clean, modern vibe without being sterile, and the staff actually seem to know what they’re doing. You know what I mean? There’s something refreshing about a four-star property that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with flashy nonsense.

Location & Getting Around

West Melbourne might sound like it’s out in the sticks, but trust me — it’s not. You’re actually in this sweet spot where you can walk to the CBD in about fifteen minutes, but you’re away from all the tourist chaos on Collins Street. The tram stops are right there (I mean, this is Melbourne, so of course they are), and getting to places like Queen Victoria Market or even down to Southbank is pretty straightforward. What really sold me on the location is that couples seem to absolutely love it here — apparently they rate it 8.8, which honestly makes sense when you see how quiet the street is at night.

The Apartment Experience

Here’s where things get interesting — each room is basically a mini-apartment with a proper kitchenette. Not one of those sad hotel setups with a microwave and a mini-fridge, but an actual space where you could cook if you wanted to. The rooms are spacious (well, by Melbourne standards anyway), and there’s enough storage that you’re not living out of your suitcase for your entire stay. The beds are comfortable, the Wi-Fi actually works, and — this might sound small — but the blackout curtains are properly installed, so you can sleep in without the morning sun waking you up at 6 AM.

Practical Stuff That Matters

One thing that caught me off guard was the parking situation — they actually have private parking on-site, which in this part of Melbourne is basically like striking gold. I mean, street parking around here can be a nightmare, especially during the week. The hotel also has this no-fuss approach to check-in and check-out that I really appreciated. No trying to upsell you on breakfast packages or spa treatments you don’t want — just efficient service that gets you sorted quickly.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this place has an 8.9 rating for a reason, and after staying here, I get it. It’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it nails the fundamentals really well. The location scores consistently high with recent guests (8.6, apparently), and honestly, once you’ve stayed here, you’ll understand why people keep coming back. It’s that rare combination of being close enough to everything that matters, but far enough away that you can actually relax. Plus, having that apartment-style setup means you’re not completely at the mercy of Melbourne’s restaurant prices for every single meal.

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Melbourne City Apartment Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Queen Studio1 double bed for 2 adults
King Studio1 large double bed for 2 adults
King Studio – Disability Access1 large double bed, or and 2 single beds for 2 adults
Twin Studio2 single beds for 2 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Two King Beds4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

  • Conor from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Beds were unbelievably comfortable, and the shower was powerful.

  • Tracy from United States (9/10)

    Nice wooden floor, clean rooms and beautiful views

  • Sheridan from New Zealand (9/10)

    Great location, helpful and friendly staff, room was great size and presented immaculately. Enjoyed the pool/garden area on warm days!

  • Joshua from Australia (9/10)

    Really good place to stay.

  • Corey from Australia (9/10)

    Spacious and well-designed rooms
    Comfortable and clean bedding
    Beautiful interior décor
    Stylish and inviting atmosphere

  • Kathy from Australia (9/10)

    It’s just a lively place to stay, great location and the ideal place to stay to enjoy the F1

  • Sophie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Stylish, modern and very up to date. Loved the interior in rooms

  • Olyvia from France (8/10)

    Pool
    Kitchenette

  • Paris-raine from New Zealand (9/10)

    Staff were friendly and the facilities were nice and clean. It felt like our room had everything we needed. They were super close to the CBD so we walked most places, as well as ubered.

  • Hughes from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Great apartments in good location for Melbourne city centre, supermarkets, restaurants & coffee shop. V comfortable bed. All very clean & kitchen well stocked. With good washing machine. Nice small pool.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Rialto Towers: 1.4 km
  • Docklands Park: 1.5 km
  • Carlton Gardens: 1.4 km
  • Newquay Central Park: 1.2 km
  • Ron Barassi SNR Park: 1.5 km
  • Kurth Kiln Regional Park: 1.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 1.7 km
  • Victoria University City Tower: 1.1 km
  • Melbourne Star Observation Wheel: 1.3 km
  • North West Patch Community Garden: 1.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kebab Kingz: 100 m
  • Restaurant Flames of India: 150 m
  • Restaurant Appetite Catering: 200 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower: 2.4 km
  • Melbourne Zoo: 3.4 km
  • Melbourne Museum: 2.6 km
  • Immigration Museum: 1.8 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 1.8 km
  • Southbank Promenade: 2.4 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 4 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 4.4 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 2.6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 4.3 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Elwood Beach: 9 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 7 km
  • Sandridge Beach: 5 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 5 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Flagstaff: 850 m
  • Train North Melbourne: 900 m
  • Train Flagstaff Train Station: 850 m
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 1.5 km
  • Bus Essendon Keilor CollegeLock St: 14 km
  • Bus El Reno Cres/Roberts Rd (Airport West): 14 km

Closest airports:

  • Melbourne Airport: 19 km
  • Moorabbin Airport: 23 km
  • Essendon Fields Airport: 10 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Parking:

  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed

Languages spoken:

  • Mandarin
  • English
  • Cantonese

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
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House Rules at Melbourne City Apartment Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Groups:

  • When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

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.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.2

Comfort:

9.4

Location:

8.5

Free WiFi:

8.7

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.0