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Aria Favourite Southbank
285 City Road (Melbourne) 3006

Aria Favourite Southbank provides modern, well-appointed accommodation just a short stroll from Southbank's restaurants and cafes, the Crown Casino and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre. Each self-contained apartment features stunning views, air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, DVD/CD player and a hair dryer. All rooms offer free WiFi. Aria Favourite Southbank are a 13-minute walk from Melbourne Aquarium and a 20-minute walk from Melbourne CBD. A breakfast voucher is available for an additional charge of $12 per person. Options include toasted sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls plus coffee and macaroon at A Treat of France Patisserie just 2 doors from reception.

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Exceptional

8.5/10

Rooms: 55

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We stayed at Plum Southbank for one night prior to an over seas trip. It was a convenient location to the Restaurant Tram which we can recommend and easy access back to the airport. The apartment was spacious with a well equipped kitchen and lounge area with a small balcony. Staff where very friendly and helpful and the price for apartment was very good. We will stay at the Plum Apartments on our next visit to Melbourne and recommend it.
all reviews » Enjoyed the stay. Would highly recommend if anyone was interested in the f1. Handy to walk into and around the city. Public transport excellent but comfortably covered a lot on foot. We were placed in the apartments next door to The Plum - was still the same management. Room was spotless, excellent facilities and we had a fantastic 270 degree view of the city scape - magic at night. We enjoyed our stay in Plum Serviced Apartment . We stayed for 5 night. The Building is located to the centre of the city close to the crown casino, Dfo shopping centre & Supermarket. I love the place, the building especially the city view. The staff are friendly, They checked and change the towel everyday.They collected the bin as well and also our linen. our 2 bedroom unit was very well furnished, on a high floor with a lovely view of the city and the sea. Proximity to the city centre. Walking distance to Flinders station. Modern amenities- microwave, washer dryer, LCD tv, quiet, cool comfortable modern! Helpful and friendly staff. Great location. We had a 2 bedroom apartment which was spacious and well laid out with all mod cons. The day we arrived a new patisserie opened a few doors down which we spent a lot of time at - the food YUM.. All in all very comfortable and happy at Plum Apartments. The beds are great (I don't sleep well in strange beds). The apartment is very accommodating - kitchen facilities etc. The location great. Driving up into that carpark very harrowing - I couldn't do it. Hubby had to. Way too narrow. A good location about 10 minutes walk from the edge of the city centre. Inevitably there's city noise but triple glazing in the apartment kept the noise level at bay. Helpful free bag drop for early arrivals / late departures. The location to the City,just a few blocks walk to a choice of pub's restaurants etc.The rooms are spacious,clean and very comfortable,with a fully functional kitchen and laundry in the 2 bedroom appartment we stayed in. I liked the room it was spacious clean and the separate bedrooms were a wonderful plus. The fact we could walk from the motel to the town in 10 mins was great too. Loved the balcony and the views. Excellent !. Apartment was much bigger, more open then we expected for the price and its location. Close to convention center (purpose of trip was conference). Close enough to walk into city center if weather is fine. The appartments were easy to find, on arrival the concierge were very helpful with a lot oof local knowledge. The appartment was spacious, modern, clean, warm, quiet and every thing we needed was there. The location was good and the ease of access, lifts, and security It was Basic but met all needs and good value for the money. The staff were super helpful couldn't say more on them as you employ well. i was first put in the apartments next door and that was very noisy the staff on saturday morning was very helpful and i moved into the Plum apt where there is double glazing and it was far better. Apartment style with all the associated facilities in the room very handy, spacious and modern bathroom, very comfortable bed, great proximity to all city sites and transport for further afield. clean,comfortable, quiet, fully equipped apartments. Laundry in apartment is a bonus. Easy walking distance to city, supermarket and Conference centre. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The gentleman who checked us in was extremely helpful, going that extra mile to help us park two large cars in a horrendously designed car park. Close to Southbank attractions and markets. Great location - close to South Melbourne markets and some awesome cafe's. Short walk to Southbank promenade. Balcony - great view of the city. Clean, comfortable and modern facilities. My experience at the Plum Serviced Apartments was friendly, helpful and the position of the apartments is excellent and I Would have no hesitation in recommending it to all my friends. The view from the apartment, location,clean,3 toilets Early check-in for my son, late check-out and being able to leave our bags at reception before being picked up for airport. It was very convenient in many ways and to the areas I needed to access. Central without being in the CBD and a short walk to the CBD and other interests. This was the 2nd time I've stayed there it's definitely worth paying the extra for the city view. Spacious, relaxing, cheap and the perfect location :). Although one male staff member was less than attentive at check-in other staff were helpful and friendly. Great location central to city and transport. The staff were professional, pleasant and friendly, very helpful. The location of the units was fabulous and made moving around Melbourne very easy. the fact that the staff were friendly and assisted us with the requests me made. we enjoyed our stay and will stay in one of the appartments again. The whole apartment was nice plus the location. Told the lovely lady that was at the desk when checking out that i would see them again soon. Location - close to crown casino and the city Cheap Parking The apartment has everything you need ie Washing machine, dryer, dish washer etc. Great location within easy walking distance to South Wharf and Southbank. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great value for money. We attended a live show in Melbourne and the central location was great. Staff were very helpful and accomodating. Excellent location, best part of the city to access both South Melbs restauarants ( non touristy) and Southbank/City ..( tourist mecca). view was fabulous the unit was very comfortable location was terrific in terms of being very easy to walk to southgate/restaurants etc. my room allocated in hotel next door which was much more modern than the actual plum apartments building very roomy & comfortable. It was all great thanks. Loved the location and our view! Apartment had everything we needed for a short stay but would stay longer. Location and the view was outstanding. Over all they were pretty quiet except for guest noise which we realise you cannot control. Excellent facilities with full laundry and kitchen and loved the added touch of complimentary tea, coffee, milk, toiletries etc. handy for tram into city. near South of Yarra attractions. spacious accommodation. v good laundry facilities. helpful staff. Location - excellent for convention centre and southbank. nice eateries up the street on clarendon street. good tram access. Location, set up of the room. I didn't realise it had kitchen facilities etc. Was perfect for a little weekend work trip. We loved everything about it. It was clean, elegant and comfortable and the staff were great. Excellent value for money. Staff were friendly and helpfull and apartment was great.Eooms have everything you need for a self contained experience. The apartments were secure and safe. The staff were very helpful. The Location was fantastic. Very spacious and clean. The staff were execellent. Friendly, polite and helpful, nothing seemed too much bother for them,, really nice people. Location was excellent Staff at desk very helpful with regards to finding way around and also booking bus, taxi etc. Price fantastic, roomy,stylish, comfortable, well equipped kitchen, quiet, great view. Staff friendly and helpful. The location of the place was fantastic and it was very affordable. It had a great feel as soon as we walked in. Fully equipped apartment (feels like at home) + helpful receptionist 24/7 (like in hotel). Perfect combination. Close to Convention Centre, great price, modern, well-appointed, clean, incredible city view from 37th floor. Did what it said on the tin, central, clean, well equipped apartments and great value - staff were excellent. We loved the location and the view of the city. The apartment is modern, comfortable,cosy and well equipped. *Great location *Fantastic Service *Apartment was large and well set out *Best stay I have had in Melbourne. beds were comfortable, loved having tea & coffee facilities Close to all facilities along the Yarra . Nothing all good. Booked into the Plum Serviced Apartments but were placed next door into 'The Bank' not so serviced apartments. Still it gave us our privacy. Would have preferred a King Size bed but no big deal. I probably didn't order one !!. Just few issues like parking was really tight.They need to clean the glass on the balcony. The door that connected to the toilet was broken. We have to fix it ourself but other than that it was good. Parking is charged, but a sort tight squeeze approach to the parking lot, though manageable. Just a small thing we found a little odd. We were in room 1111 and the main bedroom had a glass door with not blind, curtain or any screening so there was no privacy. I have left a feedback with Plum re the fact that my husband was stuck in the lift for 15 min which broke down. A little concerning as he does have a weak bladder and also we had a dinner appointment and ended up being about 40 mins late. So not happy about that. Also there were no small or medium saucepans, compared to the last apartment we stayed in in December. And the smaller frypan should be tossed out - way too old and useless. Look out for the scam on non-Australian debit cards - they treat them as credit cards and the only way to avoid 1.5% extra on your bill is to have cash ready. The car park is a nightmare and not for the faint hearted,we had to reverse back down the ramp ,even though we had a green light,there was another car coming down. There was not much I didn't like. There needs to be a ramp up to the lifts to pull suitcases up. I specifically asked for Wifi and it was not available. I believe that should be absolutely available or a check list on the booking. I would not stay again unless wifi available as these days most of us use services for work related purposes so need that as essential as a shower or bed. No towel rail (heated or otherwise) in the bathroom so had to use the drier for the towels as there is no servicing on public holiday weekends. Not such a hassle but felt I had to mention it. Also there was a baseball sized hole in the wall which showed no sign of repair attempts, again, not a problem, but it just let down the otherwise immaculate setting of the apartment. Nothing. We've stayed with you regularly and will continue to do so. The car park. Nothing. The apartment had a stale smell, suggest cleaning the carpet and airing it out. There was a noise every so often...couldn't pick where it was coming from, maybe the air con. Other than that all good. It was all very good. Shower screen door missing, mould in shower cubicle and dirty oven detracted from otherwise nice apartment. The parking area!. that there was no ramp for suit cases. 1 side of the king bed was slanting a bit and was a little annoyed , but didn't bother us enough to complain about it. Bed - king bed was made up by two singles pushed together Apartment - Its a little worn down in some areas Staff - rang up to enquire about parking and was spoken by a very rude lady. It was almost like she didn't have time to speak to me. The shower doors - one bathroom only had half a door panel so it felt like the shower was going to make quite a mess on the floor. parking was very difficult - getting up the ramp was a tad nerve racking. city centre quite q walk away not an area I would feel safe walking at night lots of other hotels to choose from. The car park!!!. That the apartments were advertised as serviced - however, Saturday and Sunday they were not serviced - When I asked I was simply told that I had signed that I knew this when I arrived. This was not so, I did not read the whole statement when I arrived at 12.30am (2.30am nz time) I simply wanted to sleep. I was given a fresh towel, and we bought coffee - but overall was disappointed that you advertise, what you do not deliver. Cleanliness of the room wasn't very good, particularly the bathroom. not enough staff available at check in. Dirty/unclean walls carpet. Bathroom and sheets etc were clean, just felt a little unsure sitting on the lounge about its cleanliness. Parking was a bit difficult. Glad we only have a small car otherwise would have had trouble getting up the ramp and it would be better if you could have had a front entrance to the car parking facilities. The bed was a little uncomfortable. nothing really. No light over bathroom mirror for putting on makeup or in shower for shaving. That is all. Lack of Wi-Fi Internet (only cabled). Be careful with your car if you use the car park - it is very tight and not easy to manoeuvre in. The housekeeping attendant should pay more attention to detail. On the day of our arrival there were coffee cup rings on the table. There were previous guests' hair in the corners of the bathroom floor and in the tub. The second day a dust bin was left on the bench top in the kitchen. We found lose pills and a pretzel under the bed. No bed linen was provided for the cot, apart from a small blanket. Water pressure was a little low in the shower.

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Aria Favourite Southbank Room information

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One-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	2	from AUD 111.67	Search
This beautifully furnished apartment features a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Please note that this apartment features a queen-size bed unless otherwise requested. Room Facilities: Washing Machine, TV, Toilet, Telephone, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Refrigerator, Radio, Microwave, Kitchen, Heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath, Balcony, Air Conditioning
Two-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from AUD 180.00	Search
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies).
One-Bedroom Apartment with City View [Room Information]	2	from AUD 132.50	Search
This beautifully furnished apartment features a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). Please note that this apartment features a queen-size bed unless otherwise requested.
Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View [Room Information]	4	from AUD 195.00	Search
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	4	from AUD 190.00	Search
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 2 bathrooms. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).
Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View [Room Information]	4	from AUD 200.00	Search
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 2 bathrooms. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 4 guests. Maximum occupancy is 5 (see Hotel Policies).
Three-Bedroom Apartment [Room Information]	6	from AUD 350.00	Search
This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities and 2 bathrooms. It offers a spacious living area with a TV and DVD player. Please note that the price is based on 6 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.

Amenities at Aria Favourite Southbank

Transportation

Shuttle Service (surcharge), Shuttle Service, Secured parking, Public transport tickets

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Non-Smoking Rooms, Key access, Heating, Fire extinguishers, Family Rooms, Elevator, CCTV outside property, CCTV in common areas, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Airconditioning

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Parking on-site, Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Tour Desk, Safety Deposit Box, Luggage Storage, Lockers, Express Check-In/Check-Out, 24-Hour Front Desk

Food & Drink

Room Service, Grocery deliveries, Breakfast details

Entertainment and children services

Babysitting/Child Services

Cleaning services

Dry Cleaning

Business facilities

Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Fax/Photocopying, Business Centre

Important information to guests

Please note that there is a 2% charge when you pay with a credit card. A breakfast voucher is available for an additional charge of $12 per person. Options include toasted sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls plus coffee and macaroon at A Treat of France Patisserie just 2 doors from reception. There is no onsite restaurant. This property requires a $300 credit card pre-authorisation deposit upon check in to cover any incidental charges. When booking a Three-Bedroom apartment the credit card pre-authorisation deposit is $500 on check in. The apartments are all strictly non-smoking and have a no-party policy. Please request your preferred bedding configuration in the Special Request Box at the time of booking. Please note that the bedding configuration is not guaranteed and will be confirmed upon arrival, subject to availability. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of AUD 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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Aria Serviced Apartments offers accommodation in Melbourne. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is 400 metres away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. All units feature a flat-screen TV. There is a seating and/or dining area in some units. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher and microwave. The property also offers grocery delivery. Eureka Tower is 800 metres from Aria Serviced Apartments, while Melbourne Arts Centre is 1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Melbourne Airport, 20 km from Aria Serviced Apartments.

Aria Favourite Southbank Policies

Check-in

14:00 - 23:00

Check-out

00:00 - 10:00

Accepted CreditCards at Hotel

The hotel reserves the right to preauthorise credit cards prior to arrival.
American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, Eftpos, UnionPay credit card

Cancellation Policy

If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy

All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years are charged AUD 10 per night per person for cots.
All older children or adults are charged AUD 30 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.