Reviews of Plum Serviced Apartments Carlton 3 stars
528 Swanston Street, Carlton, 3000 Melbourne, Australia
#833 of 999 Holiday rentals in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 677 hotel reviews
5.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
6.5
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Comfort
6.5
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
6.3
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Staff
6.9
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Value for money
7.0
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Free WiFi
6.5
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Maiara
Brazil2 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower was definitely bad. You need to choose between hot water or having enough water Besides that everything was ok, not excellent but decent
It’s a good property to stay a few days, specially if you will basically sleep and take a shower there
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Ellie
Australia1 review7.0“Location was great and easily accessible though the room smelt very funny”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Had a very weird smell, kind of smelt like curry
Location was great
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Cameron
Australia1 review5.0“Great location, room was secure and tidy but needed a good clean.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
An unpleasant smell in the room and the hallway.
Loacation
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Mandy
Australia35 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“Was just ok, but certainly not up to our standards… old,needs agood clean and good old fashioned TLC”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
Very old tired apartment, no air conditioning, old dirty fan, dirty floors… definitely needs an upgrade considering the cost to stay
Not much,location was good, efficient lifts
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Kody
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“good price if it’s a quick in and out trip but definitely wouldn’t stay longer than one night”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
it was dirty and small and the furniture wasn’t invested into
location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Sue
Australia6 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“Won’t stay at the apartment as bed was not of a standard that is acceptable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Cigarettes were smoked prior to our arrival and previous people put a shower cap on the smoke detector. We smelt smoke and other noisy people all day and night
It was spacious
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Stephen
Australia23 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“After the first night my stay was ok but I doubt I’d stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I arrived to find my room had not been cleaned so I slept in dirty sheets. It was too late at night to disturb staff as it does not have a 24-hour reception. Management promised to refund my first night’s charge but this did not happen, even after a reminder. Guests obviously smoke in the corridors too.
Perfect location and I had a quiet room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Dorothy
Australia2 reviews6.0“It was delightful”- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not enough warm blanket mostly that Melbourne is cold, they should consider extra blanket please
Location Convince with late check in
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Tamara
Australia3 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Clean and comfortable, nice staff, good location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The lock on the room door, as a single woman staying alone I would have preferred a more secure door lock. Also, no EFTPOS, luckily I was able to find a card and transfer money, I use Apple Pay and don’t usually carry cards.
It was clean, everything was supplied, easy to get to and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Tarryn
Australia7 reviews7.0“Was okay accommodation for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Mattress wasn’t very comfortable as you can feel the springs, dishwasher was not working and full of powder so doesn’t get checked, floor was not vacuumed under coffee table.
Great location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Paul
Australia23 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Wish I could say value for money, but I wish I spent a little bit extra and went somewhere else”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The level on which the apartment was located was very dirty. It smelt extremely bad. The state of the apartment wasn’t in the best condition either.
It was in walking distance to some great restaurants on Lygon Street
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Sharon
Australia11 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Served its purpose. Only stayed as it was close to the function.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
1st room was really nice but the aircon didn’t work. So 2nd room was average and the aircon still wasn’t cool enough. The shower was awesome.
Location was close to the function we were aftending
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Ani
Australia1 review5.0“Okay for a brief stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was okay for a one night stay but it wouldn’t really be suited to longer than a night. The air con unit was very noisy so much so that I had to wear ear plugs to block out the noise to sleep. The shower also flooded that bathroom floor. Thankfully, I had spare towels to mop up the water. I also found the mattress in the bed very lumpy which would have made it uncomfortable had it been two people sharing. I luckily was able to stick to one side. In summary, fine for somewhere to sleep if you’re attending a one night event but not very comfortable for a longer stay.
The location is very central to get into the CBD.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Maryan
Australia30 reviews3 helpful votes7.0“Convenient and great value for money”- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
Some facilities were improvable
Location and value for money
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Ian
Australia29 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great location and convenient accommodation for 2 people made easy for us to enjoy our short visit.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
The hallways were a bit stuffy and smelly - like old cooked food smells. With a bit of ventilation once or twice a day would help. I think the fire doors prevent this circulation but this was only in the hallways.
Location was really good - short walk to Tram to CBD which was only a short ride & close to Victoria Market. Pretty handy to a couple of the other Tram lines so easy to get around. Room was a bit awkward but worked for us with just enough facilities in the kitchen to sit down and eat for the one night we did. Noise - well we are in the city but with windows shut it was fine.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Nathan
Australia3 reviews7.0“Good stay for the night”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom had a dead light. The television in the room only got basic t.v channels the digital channels didn't work.
Close to shops. Close to transport. Close to restaurants.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Sarah
Australia5 reviews7.0“okay if you’re looking for somewhere affordable and basic”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the kettle in my room (508) really needs to be replaced, was pouring from it and the lid popped open, almost burnt my hand, the lid was not staying shut. the bed wasn’t super comfortable where it was joined in the middle. wasn’t provided with wifi details when i checked in but just assumed it would be noted in the room which it wasn’t but reception is only open until 5pm so didn’t have anyone on sight that I could ask. the toilet in the room hadn’t been cleaned properly
great location in the top end of the city, short walk to melbourne central
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Maryan
Australia30 reviews3 helpful votes5.0“Disappointing and disorganised. Very limited reception hours and damaged appliances.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
The smell in the corridors is unbearable. The dishwasher didn't work, the hot water in the shower didn't work either so we had to ask for a change of room. The reception is only open during limited hours so getting them to find a way to hand over the keys after 5pm was very challenging. They finally organised a lockbox BUT they gave me someone else's room! So my kids and I walked into a stranger's room not knowing he was there as he was coming out of the shower. Overall QUITE DISAPPOINTING. I don't think we will be back
The location.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Giuseppe
Australia7 reviews5.0“Not enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No car park I traveled to get there and when I arrived I had to find a car park
Near to the event I was attending re
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Ian
Australia10 reviews2 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bum-basic! Very old cranky A/C, couldn’t use tv as no remotes left.
Location, clean, comfy bed
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 13 January 2024
S
Bangladesh2 reviews6.0“If you are capable enough to do everything by yourself, you can stay here.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 49 nights
Room Service & customer service. The response time is too long. We had to change the room due to water leakage in the washroom. It took almost 3 days after the notification.
The Location was great. The Tram Station is nearby. Walking distances from LYGON Street & City Centre in a Sunny day.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Xin
Australia1 review6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
poor wifi, pillow too high, noisy air-conditioning machine
large room, clean air, good location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Josh
Australia1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The dishwasher was not functional. The dishwasher was also filthy and hadn't been cleaned in what looked like a century.. it had crusties. The remote wasn't configured, which it now is. The internet was not working and that TV was far too small for the room. That is only feedback as everything else was terrific. Didn't like the price as well. But at the last minute, we were humbly appreciative.
The spacious room, the ability to open the window. The kitchenette and appliances, the apartment style living. The bathroom was a delight, and we really liked the layout and hight of the roof. The service was great from reception who walked me through connecting my phone and key. We also loved the phone key idea... very modern. 10/10 with the checkin checkout.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Dalvin
Australia2 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
An affordable location close to the CBD, located in front of a tram stop for direct and/or easy transport to main shopping centres, restaurants and eateries, etc.!
Stayed in November 2023
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