About Parkville Place Serviced Apartments
Parkville Place Apartments offers air-conditioned apartments close to the city centre and historic districts, and provides easy access to Victoria Market and Melbourne Zoo.
All apartments have a TV with DVD player, free Wi-FI, and telephone. In addition, the kitchenette features a fridge, microwave, four burner stove, kettle and toaster. Others amenities include a hair dryer, iron with ironing board and private bathroom with shower.
Parkville Place Apartments features a front desk with 24-hour check-in and check-out, as well as luggage storage. Free parking is provided, and complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all public areas. Guests also have access to a common laundry area with coin-operated washing machines and dryers. Other services include a business centre, tour desk and DVD hire.
The apartments are equipped for self-catering, and there are several restaurants, cafes and convenience stores in the vicinity.
The property provides easy access to Melbourne University, the Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Convenient location
Many guests say that transport to the airport is easily arranged, and comment that the nearby Queen Victoria Market is the heart and soul of Melbourne, and offers choice produce and fresh seafood. Others add that there is easy access to Lygon Street, which features historical buildings with Romanesque architecture adorned with murals and mosaics, and love the domed Edwardian-style architecture of the Flinders Street railway station, also located nearby.
positive:
Well-equipped kitchenette
Several guests comment that the kitchenettes have ample cookware, plates and cutlery to host a family dinner, and say that the stovetops are new, the countertops are wide, and the dishwashing areas have deep sinks. Others add that the kitchenettes and adjoining dining areas are spacious.
positive:
Friendly and helpful staff
Many guests say that the staff is friendly and attentive, and appreciate that the check-in process is smooth. Others add that tour assistance is provided in a thorough and professional manner, and appreciate that information provided about transportation costs, group discounts and the opening times of nearby museums is accurate.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Bathrooms are small and not maintained
A handful of guests mention that the bathrooms feel cramped, the lighting is dim, and the shower areas are not clean. Others add that hot water runs out frequently, and dislike that the faucets drip, the exhaust fans don't work, and the bathroom floors are stained.
negative:
Noisy atmosphere
Some guests say that the adjacent streets witness heavy traffic and large crowds throughout the day, and mention that there is considerable noise from the adjoining apartments. Others add that the room walls are thin, and dislike that the noise is audible in the bedrooms at night.
negative:
Laundry facilities are lacking
A handful of guests comment that some washing machines do not work, and mention that the area is not properly ventilated.