8 Franklin St, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
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Milano Serviced Apartments Overview

First Impressions

Walking into Milano Serviced Apartments on Franklin Street, you immediately get that “this is proper luxury” feeling — and honestly, it’s well-deserved for a five-star property. The building has this sleek, contemporary vibe that somehow doesn’t feel cold or intimidating. I mean, you’re literally in the heart of Melbourne, so you’d expect something special, but this place actually delivers on that promise without being pretentious about it.

Location & Getting Around

Here’s what I love about the location — you’re on Franklin Street, which puts you within walking distance of pretty much everything that matters in Melbourne’s CBD. The Queen Victoria Market is just a few blocks away, and you can easily stroll to Collins Street for shopping or down to the Yarra River. What really sold me though was the private parking on site, because let’s be honest, finding parking in central Melbourne is usually a nightmare. Couples seem to absolutely love this spot too, which makes sense when you see how easy it is to duck out for dinner or catch a show.

The Apartment Experience

These aren’t just hotel rooms — they’re proper serviced apartments with full kitchens, which changes everything about your stay. The apartment I stayed in had this gorgeous modern kitchen with quality appliances, so you can actually cook if you want to (or just make decent coffee in the morning). The living spaces feel generous and well-designed, with floor-to-ceiling windows that let in heaps of natural light. You know what struck me? The attention to detail in the furnishings — everything feels carefully chosen rather than just standard hotel fare.

Amenities & Services

The building has this beautiful rooftop terrace where you can actually see across the city, which is perfect for evening drinks or just getting some air after a day of meetings. There’s also a decent fitness center if you’re into that sort of thing. The concierge service is genuinely helpful too — not just the usual tourist brochure stuff, but actual local recommendations that make sense. I particularly appreciated how they handled housekeeping for the longer stays, keeping that luxury hotel standard while respecting your space as a temporary resident.

Why Guests Love It

What really sets Milano apart is how it bridges that gap between luxury accommodation and actually living in Melbourne for a while. The combination of that prime Franklin Street location, the space and flexibility of proper apartments, and genuine five-star service creates something pretty special. Sure, the 7.1 rating might seem modest, but I think that’s just people having high expectations — and honestly, this place meets most of them. Whether you’re here for business, a romantic getaway, or just want to experience Melbourne like a local (but with much better amenities), it’s hard to beat this setup.

Milano Serviced Apartments Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Executive One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartmentfor 2 adults
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartmentfor 6 adults
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Apartmentfor 6 adults
Special Offer -Executive One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 large double bed for 2 adults
Special Offer – Executive One-Bedroom Apartment2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment (7 Night Rate)2 × 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 5 adults
Special Offer – Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment2 × 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment (4 Night Rate)2 × 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 5 adults
Studiofor 2 adults
Executive One-Bedroom Apartment (28 Night Rate)2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment (28 Night Rate)2 × 2 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Two Bathroomsfor 6 adults
Two Bedroom Deluxe View Apartmentfor 6 adults
One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony2 × 1 sofa bed for 2 adults
Two-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony2 × 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
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Reviews of Milano Serviced Apartments

  • Sam from Fiji (8/10)

    Loved that the apartments had utilities and the spa and pool were amazing 👏 it was so spacious and with no disturbance from the other apartments and the outside.

  • Wells from New Zealand (8/10)

    Very close to shops and the tram, good gym and pool. The room had a big bed.

  • Mickael from Australia (7/10)

    Appartment with view

  • Dawn from United Kingdom (7/10)

    Location, view from 35th floor, 2 bedrooms

  • Adam from Australia (9/10)

    Very aware staff.

    Comfortable bedding, spacious rooms.

    Comfy lounges, easy amenities.

  • Dominic from Australia (8/10)

    Convenient to both supermarkets and transport. Great facilities.

  • Costanza from Australia (9/10)

    Excellent position and nice view of the CBD. Clean rooms just like in the pictures.

  • Karl from Australia (9/10)

    Excellent location, with young family so convenient to have Aldi next door, full kitchen, cloths washing machine, pool quality excellent and good temperature (kids favourite thing)

  • Muhammad from Australia (7/10)

    The location is excellent—close to Victoria Market and near the tram, with Aldi and IGA conveniently located downstairs.

  • Rachel from Australia (7/10)

    Easy location to find, directions easy and ease of coming and going.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • South Lawn: 1.1 km
  • Wesley Place: 700 m
  • Carlton Gardens: 150 m
  • Community Garden: 900 m
  • Melbourne Museum: 1.2 km
  • Old Melbourne Gaol: 350 m
  • Living Legacy Forest: 1.3 km
  • Manchester Unity Building: 950 m
  • Victoria University City Tower: 850 m
  • North West Patch Community Garden: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Podium: 50 m
  • Cafe/bar Poolhouse Coffee: 50 m
  • Restaurant Little Bang Espresso: 20 m

Top attractions:

  • Eureka Tower: 1.9 km
  • Melbourne Zoo: 3.3 km
  • Cooks’ Cottage: 2.1 km
  • Immigration Museum: 1.8 km
  • Southbank Promenade: 1.7 km
  • Old Treasury Building: 1.5 km
  • Shrine of Remembrance: 2.9 km
  • SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium: 2.1 km
  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne: 3.2 km
  • ACMI – Australian Centre for the Moving Image: 1.4 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Ornamental Lake: 3.1 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Elwood Beach: 9 km
  • St Kilda Beach: 7 km
  • Sandridge Beach: 6 km
  • Middle Park Beach: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Metro Flagstaff: 950 m
  • Train Flagstaff Train Station: 950 m
  • Train Parliament Train Station: 1.1 km
  • Metro Melbourne Central Station: 350 m
  • 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

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Wellness:

  • Fitness
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna

Activities:

  • Tennis equipment
  • Tennis court

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Accessibility:

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Services & Extras:

  • Wake-up service
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Media & Technology:

  • Satellite channels
  • Video
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out

Indoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Open all year
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House Rules at Milano Serviced Apartments

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Check-in:

  • From 14:00 to 20:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 09:00 to 10:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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:

7.6

Comfort:

7.4

Location:

8.6

Free WiFi:

7.1

Facilities:

7.4

Cleanliness:

7.4

Value for money:

7.5