Anston Apartments - Modern apartments on Melbourne’s CBD doorstep © Alison Aprhys 2006
The Anston Apartments offer modern, fully-furnished self-catering apartments in Carlton on Melbourne’s doorstep. Open plan apartments, tasteful décor and furnishings make it an ideal place to chill out after shopping, attending a concert or sporting event.
It’s a good place to stay that is close to Carlton and the Melbourne CBD’s great shopping, food and wine, Federation Square, Melbourne Museum. The location is also just down the road from Melbourne and RMIT universities and a short tram ride to Southbank, Docklands or for those into sport, to the MCG or Telstra Dome.
Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Telephone, Television, Undercover or off street parking, Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Overall rating: Excellent, clean and secure.
What makes Anston Apartments different?
Affordable, clean, secure and close to town. Perfect for businesspeople visiting or anyone wanting to be stay close to the CBD but within easy walking of Carlton’s wonderful cafes and restaurants. Popular with visitors and students.
Accommodation overview
The property comprises self-contained apartments. The single bedroom apartments have a galley kitchen, small living room with TV/DVD player, heater, desk and chair. The bedroom has an en-suite of loo, shower and basin.
Linen and towels are included but no electric blankets! However, the heater is very effective and there are extra blankets in the bedroom wardrobe.
The apartments are serviced weekly and a minimum 2 night stay applies.
Each apartment has a security phone for when your friends or family arrive to meet you,
The bathroom has a hairdryer and there are ironing facilities in the wardrobe.
The Anston Apartments has a NON-Smoking policy and state that cleaning fees apply to those not observing this policy.
Facilities Overview
The property has a guest lounge with big screen TV/DVD, courtyard garden area and BBQ facilities, on-site caretaker, 24 hour laundromat, 7 day reception, security building entrance, limited car parking, bike storage and tram and bus stop at the door.
The receptionist on the Sunday was very helpful and booked the reviewer a seat on the airport bus when she enquired about transport and the receptionist on the Monday happily stored the reviewers luggage (one large suitcase, two surfboards) while she was out and about.
Location
While there is a tram stop outside, it’s a mere five minute walk into town to Melbourne Central, the State Library and another couple of minutes to the temping shopping offered in the Bourke Street Mall.
Perfect for
Single travellers, couples, business people or travellers.
Prices
From $99-$159 per couple per night
Options include;
Secure car parking
High speed internet, unlimited downloads*
*Charges apply
Bookings:
Make an enquiry for your holiday at
Plum Carlton Serviced Apartments
through TakeABreak and the property operator will get back to you directly to confirm
pricing and availability. Visit their listing for more pictures, further information
on rates, the availability calendar and guest reviews.
Alison Aprhys wrote this article
