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: 22 January 2023
Nightingale
Australia14 reviews2 helpful votes10“excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing
location, cleanliness
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Cruz
Australia3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillows were too soft and uncomfortable
The room was clean and there enough space
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Maxine
New Zealand1 review3.0“not a place I would recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
the room was very noisy at night and we didn't get any sleep - noise of other guests, water pipes, and maybe lift shaft
close to transport
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Elena
Australia7 reviews2 helpful votes5.0Passable- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
need maintenance
large room
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Prankusha
Australia21 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Security deposit was very high $150.00 yet to be refunded, why 48 hours to refund? In room space for stuff to keep was very limited.
Customer service & staff great!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 17 December 2022
Fernanda
Australia9 reviews1 helpful vote4.0“not great value for money.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
everything smell old. also I filter in booking “breakfast included” and when we got there they told us that we have to pay extra for it. we wouldn’t have gone there
the bed
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Bade
Australia25 reviews3 helpful votes2.0“very disappointed and won’t be back”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The air con unit looked like it had been installed by a 12 year old. The shower over the bath had water coming out of the shower and bath tap & couldn’t be stopped. The car park was designed for mini’s.
staff were ok
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 8 December 2022
Adarnia
Australia1 review3.0“overly priced and felt like our car was cleaner.”- • Family with young children
- • One-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything. The apartment didn’t feel clean or sanitised the moment you walked in. The reception is poorly signed as to where it is. You also have to pay a $300 bond for what I feel was worse than a $80 pub room to stay in, to get possibly refunded if they feel like you haven’t damaged or smoked in the room. (I got mine back) Some staff are polite, others are just down right rude. Also, if you require/need to park at the premises, you’ll need to pay $20 for parking. Parking outside of the premises along side the road, could also have your car towed. So it’s a gamble in that itself. I would stay again, if it was the last option I had but other than that, I’d sleep in my car.
That Uber eats could find our apartment.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Dylan
Australia2 reviews4.0“location was alright, but the property needs a re-do”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Had a couple of room cards go missing in our room. we knew where we left them but came back to the room and they were gone. Also the bathroom was tiny. shower didn’t work properly. There were little sharp objects on the floor, my partner and myself stepped on them
The property was in a alright location. easy to go to places
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Nina
Australia4 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Nice room spacious and clean. Friendly staff, early check in and close to tram stop”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Someone was little bit loud at night outside. Maybe more noise cancelling walls will be nice. The sauna wasn’t working
Large room with big ceilings, large king bed
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 3 December 2022
Roslyn
Australia1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There didn't seem to be an exhaust fan in the bathroom so it was very humid and smelled a bit mouldy.
Location was excellent. Close to Fitzroy St for cafes, restaurants etc. Close to numerous public transport options, as well as parking on site.
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Matt
Australia4 reviews1 helpful vote10“3 fathers out for night away, easy check in nice people was great place to stay !”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Standard Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
lift position
easy going great people at front desk and close to everything
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Steve
Australia10 reviews9.0“Like a comfy old dressing gown”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I always run out of milks for coffee when Beans is closed..😕
Staff are great considering the "varied" clientele!!..😉 I stay often, and they are always helpful, and the reason I come back, and I have stayed at all your competition..
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Marguerite
Australia2 reviews5.0“The hotel needs a good handyman to fix up the many unsightly things that show wear and tear.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Being charged $150 on my credit card without being told of the charge and without my permission. When asked about the charge I was told I would get it back in 5 working days. This is unacceptable. I didn't mind the card being swiped just in case of charges, but this is not acceptable. New pillows please.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 23 November 2022
Olivia
United Kingdom4 reviews7 helpful votes10“best hotel in st kilda”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing - it’s an incredible hotel
amazing staff, so helpful and friendly. I stayed at the hotel for around a month whilst trying to find permanent accommodation, staff were so helpful - nothing was ever too much of an ask and they were always willing to help me and answer any questions I had. they made me feel so welcome!
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 21 November 2022
Cann
Australia1 review4.0“Eh”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The beds were 2 single beds we fell through, shower head was horrible.
The Cafe was good outside
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Kevin
Australia48 reviews10“we enjoyed our stay and found the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
convenient location to our destination and very spacious and comfortable accommodation
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Andrew
Australia2 reviews1.0“car park was a disaster, could not fit the car between pillars without hitting the side mirrors absolute shocker as a re”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
car parking disgraceful, room did not have even a sink, noisy and old
nothing
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Jonathan
Australia17 reviews5.0“Pleasant”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I wasn't expecting to pay a bond on arrival on top od the room (maybe I missed this in the booking), but also quite a large bond $150) and there doesn't seem to be a rush to pay this back to me (5 days later, 3 business days), I still haven't got it yet
Location was good and staff were pleasant
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 23 October 2022
Myles
Australia1 review10“it was enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
bed was rock hard
nice staff good food
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 20 October 2022
Darek
Australia3 reviews3.0Poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Not all booking info is passed from booking.com. They also take your money as well as a pending bond before you've had a chance to see the room which is unlike other places we've stayed. On arrival could not access the assigned room with pass, 2 more attempts at different rooms before we finally got in. Room was run down with bad carpet staining and some cracked appliances. Very prominent curry smell in foyer.
Location was good, building looks interesting from outside. Concierge was helpful despite a few issues. Beds and bedding were good and clean.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Russell
Australia11 reviews1 helpful vote4.0Disappointing- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
room was tidy but the window fixtures and even though the air conditioning was new it was roughly placed and not updated. paint coming walls in bathroom. generally needs a refresh with paint and fixtures.
location parking
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Kira
United States7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
it was a little noisy.
They were great about letting us check in early.
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Tya
Australia2 reviews1.0Very poor- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff don't make you feel at all home. Terrible manners.
Location
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 13 October 2022
Tya
Australia2 reviews1.0“Horrid”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The reception staff - horrid service.
Location
Stayed in October 2022
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