“Quietly impressed”

We were very impressed and happy with the Buckingham. Very comfortable, close to cafes and train. Off street parking as well. Fully self contained - kitchen, washing machine - we could have lived there for weeks on end.

“Cconvenient location for a stay in Melbourne”

We were in Melbourne for a one day stay to see the first practice day of the President's Cup. The hotel was in a great location within walking distance to the train station to gain access to Brighton Beach and Sandringham or to go into Melbourne. The unit was large with a bedroom, sitting room, kitchen and bathroom. Bay Street has a range of eating locations within easy walking distance of the hotel. Although we only stayed for one night the unit is well equipped for a longer stay with washing machine in your unit. Great value for a great stay.

“Sleepless in Buckingham”

We had requested a room further away from the Nepean Hwy following the advice from the review. During check-in, being told the allocated room was still cleaning, we didn't see the room before accepting it. It turned out to be the noisy room. We need to evacuate from bedroom 2 and sleep in the living room in the middle of the night, shutting away the police car siren and the traffic hustle & bustle from the Hwy. *** A reminder to future guest: See your room first before accepting it. ***

“Convenient, comfortable and good value”

Very convenient for road access and train to the city, beach, cafes and restaurants. The one bed apt was quite spacious and bright with a balcony and quiet considering its proximity to a main highway. The kitchenette is quite well equipped with cooker, microwave and toaster and some utensils and pans but only a few place settings so the dishwasher was not needed. We had the washing machine in the bathroom and found some powder in the garage where there are three dryers free of charge. There is a large TV, DVD and hifi and free wifi in the room but only one device can log in at a time and it is often slow. Free parking was fine. Reception only manned during day. Coffee sachets, teabags, sugar and mini milk pots replaced daily, towels if needed and bed made but not fully cleaned, however we were only there for a week. All in all very convenient, comfortable and very good value if unexciting and we would stay again when visiting family in the area.

“Think twice Before Staying Here !”

Arrived to find dirty dishes in cupboards, still having food on them. A lack of facilities e.g. cutlery and crockery. I booked the apartment for family of 4 which was treated with surprise by hotel reception on arrival. Rooms were not cleaned every day as promised and coach bed was faulty from day one and not fixed as promised. Advertised as 4.5 star on expedia website - never in a million years, 2 star at best ! I would ask for my money back if I thought I would stand a chance.

“The Big Fake in a beautiful Neighborhood”

Hotel looked nice and modern on the pics. The reality was totally different. It was a big fake! Should look like architecturally designed but was more the cheapest stuff from DIY-warehouse. The same with all appliances, TV, DVD and so on: the cheapest stuff of the poorest quality. The dishwasher left the plates and glasses even dirtier after washing. No wonder that all kitchen equipment was in a terrible condition that we needed to clean it by hand before using. When we moved in the bathroom floors and walls were full of black hairs as well as the showers was full of mould. After complaining floor and shower were cleaned again but the walls stayed in the same condition. The free internet worked 3 of the 6 days in a speed that I remember back in 2005. The last 3 days it didn't work at all. The staff promised to call the service but obviously never happened. One good thing: the water pressure of the shower was excellent. Not enough for a recommendation I guess...