Melbourne Hotels with balcony

"The night receptionists were great, with excellent service. The location is in Zone 2, and you can catch a ride right outside the corner, though for a group, taking an Uber to the city center might be more cost-effective. The hotel's design meant that none of the bathroom doors had locks. In our first room, the bathroom door was semi-transparent with a large gap on the side, making it uncomfortable and awkward since there were four of us sharing the room. After speaking with the staff, we were moved to another room with a solid wooden bathroom door, which was much better. However, the new room's lighting was very dim, and some power outlets were loose; even their own lamp would fall out. The small cooking light in the kitchen was also broken. The towel rack in the bathroom was attached to the ceiling, but the ceiling around it was cracked and looked like it was about to fall, which felt quite dangerous. One day, I requested room cleaning and left a note asking them not to make the bed, but the staff didn't even empty the bathroom trash; instead, they left a trash bag for me to change myself.... There were only two tissues left, and they weren't refilled. When I went down to the reception, the staff said they could only make a note to refill them tomorrow, as they didn't have any immediately available. There was no phone in the room, so I had to go to the front desk myself to find staff. Each shift only had one receptionist, so usually, I'd have to wait 10-15 minutes while they dealt with other guests, which was ridiculous. It's not that the staff are bad, but they are severely understaffed! Also, because there was a kitchen but no cooking utensils, when I asked the front desk, the receptionist had to personally bring a set up... they're clearly too busy!"

"The best part of this hotel is definitely the location. It’s within walking distance to the free tram zone and just a short stroll to Queen Victoria Market. The room was clean and the bed very comfortable, which made for a pleasant stay. The only downside for me was the shower area—it felt a little too small and a bit inconvenient."

"The hygiene conditions were excellent, and all areas were very tidy. The balcony outside the kitchen on the fifth floor offers a nice view, making meals there very enjoyable. The sofa area on the fourth floor is great for studying—it's quiet and the temperature is just right. The lobby seating faces a panoramic window with street views, and the music is quite pleasant, though I wouldn't recommend sitting there late at night recently as it's been cold. Also, a quick tip: remember to check the back of the promotional flyer. I arrived on a Saturday and Sunday, and I completely missed the note about free meals being offered on weekends. A real shame I missed out! Additionally, the front desk lady's service was incredibly kind—thumbs up! After checking out, I realized I'd lost a phone. I figured it must have fallen between the bed and the wall. The hotel staff found it and returned it to me, which I truly appreciate!"

"This family friendly hotel is perfect for a stay in the heart of St Kilda. Reasonably priced for location and parking options make this hotel a great choice. If you are looking for just a bed, this hotel will be perfect."