About City Tempo - Southbank Collection
Situated in a high-rise tower in the Southbank Arts District, City Tempo - Southbank Collection are near Crown Casino and the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Facilities at the complex include a fitness centre and an indoor swimming pool.
One to three-bedroom apartments are available, each one featuring contemporary decor, floor-to-ceiling windows and amenities such as balconies, kitchens, 39” flat-screen TVs and stereos. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
Amenities at the City Tempo - Southbank Collection include a dry cleaning and laundry service, luggage storage, 24/7 security and weekly servicing. Undercover parking is available for a fee.
Guests can purchase breakfast packs and take advantage of the complex’s pantry service. Nearby restaurants include Enlightened Cuisine and the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant.
The complex lies within a five to ten-minute drive of attractions such as Federation Square, the Queen Victoria Market, Eureka Skydeck 88 and the Melbourne Observatory.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Stylish and well-equipped apartments
Guests tend to be complimentary about the standard of the Melbourne Short Stay Apartments, frequently describing the decor as stylish and the surroundings as comfortable. The choice of amenities is also appreciated, with little extra touches such as milk in the fridge noted.
positive:
Good choice of on-site facilities
While guests enjoy the home-like stay offered at these apartments, they also like the extra facilities that make this complex a little more like a hotel. The fitness facilities and the swimming pool, in particular, go down well with guests.
positive:
Conveniently located near attractions
These apartments offer a convenient location within walking distance of some of Melbourne's most popular attractions and within a short drive of others. Despite the central location, many guests specifically mention that they found their allocated apartment was quiet.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Can be difficult to find staff
Despite some of the facilities on offer making this complex resemble a hotel, it's prudent to mention that the service doesn't match up. The staff is generally helpful and friendly, but guests note that they're not always that easy to find.
negative:
Disappointing air-conditioning
Guests mention that the air-conditioning in the apartments is a little disappointing. In some of the apartments, at least, air-conditioning is only available in the lounge. Plus, guests find the units are fairly inefficient.
negative:
Extra costs make a stay pricey
These apartments don't exactly come cheap. That said, the majority of guests are happy enough with the price. What doesn't go down too well is the extra costs charged for parking and Wi-Fi. Guests tend to be of the opinion that these essential amenities should be included in the apartment cost.