Reviews of Oaks Melbourne on Lonsdale Suites 4 stars
23 Lonsdale Street, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#406 of 1,031 Holiday rentals in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 3029 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.1
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
9.0
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Facilities
7.7
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Anna
Australia15 reviews9.0“An excellent space to stay in for a visit to Melbourne.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Needed a blanket as nearly cold overnight even with split system on.
Excellent location. Easy to reach with free tram from Southern Cross train station. Close your food, dining, coffee and theatre.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Ellen
Australia5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a small thing to complain about . There were no tea towels and 1 dishwashing sachet for 2 nights.
Very spacious and clean room. Great view from the balcony . Extremely quiet and comfortable bed. Great location , 100m from parliament station. Safe walking area late at night. Iga next door. Front reception staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Great value for money.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Suzan
Australia6 reviews8.0“We enjoyed out two night stay here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was great. Walking distance to shopping centre, cafes, food
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 2 June 2024
Wendy
Australia5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Had a great time”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Television was very small
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Bruce
Australia20 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great place to stay close to Melbourne restaurants and theatres.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit tired and in need of an update
Great location and spacious apartment
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Nicola
Australia1 review9.0“Great value, location and amenities.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Decor starting to age
Very spacious and well located
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Brett
Australia7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location worked well for us easy walk to the tram with lots of food options near by. It's close to Nicholson Street so access to Fitzroy, Carlton and Brunswick was easy
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Peter
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“A very pleasant place to stay, on the edge of the CBD, and it was close to bus train and tram stops.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 13 nights
One lift could have been more reliable, as it left one serving 29 floors when it occasionally failed. There was no restaurant in the hotel, but there were numerous eateries nearby.
The suite (kitchen diner/ lounge, bedroom, bathroom) was of generous size with a good outlook over the Parliament and The Old Treasury buildings, as well as of the CBD. Staff were always very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Jenise
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“location good, friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
the bathroom needs a remodel
location. plenty of food options around. quiet in the room even though on busy road. chocolates on arrival and checkout. parking a tight squeeze but manageable in my SUV. friendly staff. bed was made into a twin with no issues.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Darren
Australia21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Business trip
- • Group
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bathrooms a little tired but still ok
One bedroom apartment. Great size, great location. Staff super friendly.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 11 May 2024
Kirstin
Australia10 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
The bathroom is in need of an upgrade, to step into a bath for a shower isn't ideal.
Staff and location were great, apartment was clean and tidy
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Jeffrey
Papua New Guinea1 review8.0“I enjoyed the facilities of the Oaks and the staff were very helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment - No Houskeeping
- • Stayed 4 nights
Location; it was very close to the event I attended.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Tahlia
Australia14 reviews8.0“Good but not great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
One aircon in the lounge room and not the other rooms. Dirty, not cleaned under the couches.
Good spaced rooms. Decent location.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Phil
Australia24 reviews8.0“More exciting than I would have liked because of the Fire Alarm incident.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 4 nights
The bath tub - which had the shower in it - was quite high to step into. There were no towel rails in the bathroom. You need to apply to reception to give you a portable towel rack which I didn't know to do! Other complications not the fault of the Hotel were: The fire alarm went off at 1.30am - very disturbing and causing us to evacuate to the lobby . There was no fire, a drunk person had set off the alarm and was being interviewed by the police! The door keys - actually cards - both, did not work on our third evening when arriving back. Luckily the reception desk was open and were able to fix the cards.
A lovely apartment. Modern and clean with everything we needed. Balcony and views were incredible. Elevator was swift. Car parking was efficient. Very handy to the Parliament Train Station. Good that the reception was open all hours. Good that an IGA food shop was next door and a parking space in front of it.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wandid
Papua New Guinea10 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Loved it and would go again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 4 nights
the bathroom was slippery and not safe
Everything was good, location in the city, enjoyed my staty
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Dianne
Australia26 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Lovely stay in a good spot for looking around Melbourne, Trams and trains close by”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 4 nights
Could have a bit more washing detergent and dishwater detergent as only had enough for 1 wash in each. Didn't have a tea towel, just a paper towel for the 4 days we were there but we did request no housekeeping so would assume that is why.
We had a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with city views. Rooms were lovely although main bathroom does have a shower over bath so not easy to get in and out of. Location was lovely just around the corner from Chinatown. Beds were comfy and view from our balcony was stunning.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Lachlan
Australia2 reviews7.0“Good place to stay as it is in a good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment - No Houskeeping
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Needs better pillows, Fan in the bathroom, Bathroom needs to be deep cleaned
Location, price
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Marcia
Australia13 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“We like this property because it is close to station and all the arenas in the area which is why we choose this hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment - No Houskeeping
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean rooms comfortable beds large living space
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Steve
Australia5 reviews9.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 3 nights
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Location excellent. adequate amenities for a short stay
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Katrina
Australia3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The location was great and the apartment was very spacious.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Jemma
Australia18 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Location A1, facilities old and tired”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
My initial room was on level 28 where the room heater made a high pitched squealing noise, and due to the windy weather the walls and big window creaked with each gust. The staff were very friendly and found me another room on level 18, where the heater worked! You will need an eye mask and ear plugs as the curtains are not blockout and the corridor noises seep through the door. Parking was advertised as being $39 on the ‘Facilities’ section of booking.com, however Oaks actually charge $59 dollars on top of my booking. I chose this hotel for its cheaper parking rate and was vey disappointed.
The staff very exceptionally helpful and polite, the ned was comfortable and the location good for where I needed to be.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Anne
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Overall we really enjoyed our stay. Location was excellent, views were amazing, staff very helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment with City View - No Housekeeping
- • Stayed 5 nights
Mattresses soft. A proper dishcloth would have been nice so we could clean the surfaces properly. It was very cold in bed the first night, we had to ask for blankets. Maybe a blanket in each room would be helpful.
Great views. Large spacious room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Nikki
Australia3 reviews9.0“Great location, great size accommodation for group booking”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Affordable, great location and insight car park
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Chris
Australia24 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Convenient CBD stay. Very comfortable rooms and friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
Last minute booking due to other cancellation - had us booked and settled quickly. Convenient to public transport. Full kitchen available in accommodation.
Stayed in March 2024
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