Reviews of Crest on Barkly Hotel 4 stars
47 Barkly Street, 3182 Melbourne, Australia
#182 of 213 hotels in Melbourne
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 824 hotel reviews
7.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.8
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Comfort
7.8
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Location
8.3
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Facilities
7.5
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.7
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Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Nat
Australia9 reviews4.0“Unsure on stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Toilet seat was broken, had joining rooms, and not sound proof!!! Took way to long to check in, old school services, and anyone can walk in off the st in the motor the night, keep room door locked!
Comfy beds, and good location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Justin
Australia17 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no vending machine. No shops around for food or drink. I arrived quite late.
Spa in my room was lovely. I got an upgrade, I think, because my husband was in hospital.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Alison
Australia5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bar could stay open a bit later but other than that it was perfect
Location and staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Richard
Australia11 reviews1.0“Dreadful worst holiday ever”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was dreadful no windows we complained about a fight that woke us at 2.00am that was going on up above us it went on for over 30 minutes it was terrible
Nothing
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Mathew
Australia6 reviews10“love staying here..”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
convenient, tidy,
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Lizzy
Australia40 reviews1 helpful vote5.0“You get what you pay for - cheap for Melbourne so don’t expect any bells and whistles.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
When checking in staff member not really friendly, when checking out there was a long line which held us up, overcharged and took a long time to be reimbursed- felt like they wanted me to forget about it.
Location, price
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Davina
Australia1 review9.0“I would definitely stay here again.”- • Business trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The milk in the fridge was curdled so I couldn’t enjoy a cup of tea or coffee when I got back to my room late.
Location and coffee shop downstairs was great
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Gerard
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote5.0Passable- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location was great and I would say the price matched the quality as expected.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Charity
Australia5 reviews3 helpful votes5.0“Not the best but certainly not the worst”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I didn’t like that the cleaners had wedged our bedroom door open whilst cleaning another room 20 metres down the hall. All of our belongings were on show and unattended. We were lucky nothing was stolen. Not only that we did not have ANYTHING on our door to say we wanted our room serviced. I also did not receive an apology or written communication back from my complaint.
Location was good! Staff friendly. Overall and ok stay for the room & reception staff.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Clem
Australia1 review1.0“Did not stay as the rude employee wanted my son to prove his identification and kept blaming your bo”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I tried to ring reception, but the telephone cut out. I was referred to the booking agency. who did not say anything about identification, but when my son attended demanded identification. in my subsequent conversation with reception, I was told it was policy and I should take the matter up with the booking agent i was virtually forced to use. I pointed out to the very uncooperative receptionist that the booking agent was agent for the hotel and the hotel as principal held responsibility. She merely repeated the hotel's alleged policy. The hotel took and kept the money I paid. My son was homeless for the night. You cannot expect a good review when your staff adopt an arrogant and approach with no care for the person who needs a bed for a night.
Did not get to see room
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Leigh
Australia2 reviews10“Yeah not bad would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The contents
Buffet was not worth the $30 hence why I requested a refund
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Angela
Australia4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The shower screen leaked & shower head would not stay straight so that water would not pour out on the floor
Convenient location, great amenities, loved the coffee shop & bottlo downstairs & bus stop out front. Perfect for our needs
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Wayne
Australia50 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Great Location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing, all good.
Great location in St Kilda. Easy walk to the Restaurants.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Robert
Australia10 reviews10“Great place to stay great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/a
Location and facilities
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Jason
Australia6 reviews10“Excellent.!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There were two staff on when I was checking in and they were exceptional- I can't remember their names but they went above and beyond !
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Rosanjiela
Australia13 reviews9.0“Loved our stay here!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The room was very comfortable. We also liked how close it was to the tram station which made it easier for us to travel to the city for the Eras tour concert.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Shelly
Australia21 reviews5.0“There to see a show, not lounge in room, so sufficient.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Cleanliness
Room temperature
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 16 February 2024
Anthony
Australia2 reviews10“See above”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, great price and great service
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Joe
Australia10 reviews1.0“Sucks balls”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Tiny room Shower head was about to come off. Door to bathroom didn't lock or close property Extractor in bathroom didn't work.. Hotel charges for late check out Toilet had to be flushed 3 times. Holes in walls. Shocking hotel
Nothing of the hotel
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Daniela
Australia4 reviews9.0“Staff lovely and the room was well sized”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillows were too soft..
Very comfortable bed, wasn’t in the room long enough to enjoy.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Sharyn
Australia2 reviews10“Would definitely stay here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Easy check-in Parking provided Great size family room Clean Great location
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 19 January 2024
John
Australia1 review5.0“would prefer to stay at Park St next time.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room smelt musky as if it hadn't been used for quite a while.
location
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Mark
United Kingdom18 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Comfy and easy access to transport.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was continental only…..
Initial room had a fault with a window (it was v windy) but Omar moved us within minutes. All good with new room
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Jennifer
Australia3 reviews2.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
found a croakroach in the room and when told the staff they weren't able to do anything about it. Didn't move rooms or compensate for a later checkout time or refund of any sort.
cheap and was only available for last minute stay
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Tim
Australia3 reviews5.0“Disappointing overall.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There was a lingering cigarette smell, drinking glasses were dirty, car park fees were confusing. Website says free parking, but booking through Booking.com brings a parking fee—why? I was only told this after booking.
Staff were friendly, location is good, bathroom was clean.
Stayed in January 2024
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