Quest On Dorcas
8 Dorcas Street
South Melbourne
Melbourne
Victoria 3205
Australia

http://www.questapartments.com.au/Accommodation/63/Australia/Melbourne_CBD_Fringe/Quest_On_Dorcas/Welcome.aspx


Comfortable Serviced Apartments Near City Centre

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Visited: Mar-2017
Ambience & Setting: 6
Food & Beverage: -
Service: 7
Value for Money: 9
Spent about AUD $120 / SGD $128 per person.
- $128 Accomodation 3D2N
- $0 Room Service


Nearby Attractions: Flinders Street Railway Station, Federation Square, Melbourne Museum, Shrine Of Remembrance, Eureka Tower, Yarra Bend Park, Southbank Promenade, Queen Victoria Market, Immigration Museum, Police Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, Royal Exhibition Building And Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Zoo, Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Royal Botanic Gardens, Woodlands Historic Park, Brighton Beach, Koorie Heritage Trust, Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, St Paul's Cathedral


Hotel Facilities: Paid Wi-Fi, Gymnasium, Laundry Service, Cable TV, Fully Equipped Kitchenette, Restaurant Chargeback Service, Baby Sitting Service, Pantry Shopping Service, Currency Exchange Service


Hotel Activities: Work Out, Internet Surfing


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Introduction
Located about 40 minutes drive away from the Tullamarine international airport in Melbourne, the Quest On Dorcas offers relaxing, comfortable serviced apartments, located near the city centre. Ideal for both short or long stays, but more suited to business rather than leisure travellers, the Quest On Dorcas serviced apartments are functionally liveable, with several nearby amenities. But nearby entertainment is limited, unless you head to the city.


Ambience
Ambience at Quest On Dorcas is their weakest point. The place is clean, but looks clinical, plain, and drab. Colours of pale beige, white, wood, and grey abound, utterly yawn-inducing in design. The decor and atmosphere looks and feels dated, like it's stuck in the 80s. Except for some flowers and a magazine rack at the lobby, there is little to occupy the attention. I like that the corridors are brightly lit, though the lift lobby and parking lots are very narrow.


Room
Rooms at Quest On Dorcas are comfortable and spacious. The large beds are soft and comfortable, and the bedrooms are spacious enough to open your luggage, yet still have sufficient walking space. Furnishings are simple but functional, but again, the choice of colours is boring. The bathrooms and in-room kitchenette are well stocked with basic items, which I like. Love the spacious dining and living areas, with the television having a decent range of cable channels. Pretty decent standard and quality, nothing outstanding, but nothing terrible either.


Food
Food at Quest On Dorcas is non-existent, as the place does not have an in-house restaurant or cafe. What I find commendable is their partnership with nearby cafes and restaurants, you can dine at these selected places and have it charged to your room. This additional service makes it convenient and appealing to dine out. In addition, you can also request for staff to deliver dishes to your room. Or, you can choose to utilise the well equipped kitchenette to cook your own meals.


Service
Service at Quest On Dorcas is polite, courteous, and helpful. Staff are knowledgeable on the surrounding areas, and will be able to guide guests by providing detailed information. They carry out requests promptly, and will offer greetings when you enter the reception area. They keep the place clean and presentable, and will replenish spent amenities within the rooms. I also notice corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, they support an Australian charity. Pretty good service in my experience.


Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Quest On Dorcas is largely limited to a well equipped gymnasium on the premises. Love that the range and variety of workout equipment here is much better than most other places. Quest On Dorcas also benefits from a convenient location, several cafes and restaurants are just downstairs, along with a small supermarket. The city centre is just 3 tram stops away, making it suitable for business travellers. A decent option amongst serviced apartments.


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Melbourne Shops

Some examples of the shops in Melbourne, whether along the streets or within the shopping malls.

Crumpler

Melbourne Shopping Malls

Snapshots of some of the shopping malls and markets in Melbourne.

Queen Victoria Market

Yomoda Soba
435 Orchard Road
#04-53 Wisma Atria

http://www.japanfoodtown.sg/stores/yomoda-soba/

https://www.facebook.com/YomodaSobaSingapore/

Tempura Seiro Soba Set (SGD $23)

Hurricane's Grill 2017
Shop 433
Level 2, Harbourside Shopping Centre
Darling Drive
Sydney
New South Wales 2000
Australia

https://www.hurricanesgrill.com.au/

https://darlingharbour.hurricanesgrill.com.au/

Barbecue Meat Platter (AUD $105 / SGD $111.30)

Silkari Suites Chatswood
88 Archer Street
Chatswood
Sydney
New South Wales 2067
Australia

http://www.silkarihotels.com.au/


Spacious & Convenient Serviced Apartments

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 8
Visited: Mar-2017
Ambience & Setting: 9
Food & Beverage: -
Service: 7
Value for Money: 8
Spent about AUD $160 / SGD $170 per person.
- $170 Accomodation 3D2N
- $0 Room Service


Nearby Attractions: Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Darling Harbour, Sydney Convention And Exhibition Centre, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney Chinatown, Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney Fish Market, The Rocks, Sydney Tower, Sydney Chinese Gardens, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Aquarium, Wildlife World, Pyrmont Bridge, Sydney Monorail, Hyde Park, ANZAC War Memorial, Australian Museum, Museum Of Sydney, Powerhouse Museum, Museum Of Contemporary Art, Royal Botanic Gardens, Taronga Zoo, The Star Casino


Hotel Facilities: Paid Wi-Fi, Conference Rooms, Laundry Service, 1 Lounge (Lobby Lounge), Cable TV, Fully Equipped Kitchenette, Currency Exchange Service


Hotel Activities: Internet Surfing, Meetings


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Introduction
Located about 40 minutes drive away from the Kingsford Smith international airport in Sydney, the Silkari Suites Chatswood is a spacious, modern serviced apartment, conveniently located admist the self-contained town of Chatswood. Perfectly positioned, its location is near enough to the city centre, yet far enough away that it's removed from the hustle and bustle, and the crawling traffic jams of the city. Instead, Silkari Suites Chatswood benefits from its relaxing surroundings, and is suitable for both business and leisure travellers, especially those in groups.


Ambience
Ambience at Silkari Suites Chatswood is clean, modern, functional, almost sleek. The polished, shiny marble decor lends an air of elegant sophistication, as do the modern furnishings with wavy, smooth lines. A large, plush teddy bear greets you at the entrance, along with warm complimentary muffins. Tucked away in a quiet street, the area is calm and unhurried. With its spacious, brightly lit corridors, the place looks huge.


Room
Rooms at Silkari Suites Chatswood are the highlight. The spacious, brightly lit rooms are comfortable and cozy. Beds are large and soft, there is both a living area and dining area, as well as a fully equipped kitchenette. A combination washer and dryer is provided, though I find this not so efficient as a dryer. Bathrooms are clean, spacious, and stocked with bespoke bathing amenities, made with green tea. The dual televisions offer cable channels, as well as free movies which feature Australian stars.


Food
Food at Silkari Suites Chatswood is non-existent, as the place does not have an in-house restaurant or cafe. Instead, staff are able to assist you to purchase food from nearby stalls around the area, but because it's so convenient, you're much better off going out to eat yourself, or cooking in with the fully equipped kitchenette within each apartment.


Service
Service at Silkari Suites Chatswood is decent, if encountered. There was little need for us to interact with staff, but when we did, staff displayed professional, polite courtesy. They greeted us along the hallways, and were helpful with requests. The only drawback I experienced was with parking; we needed to draw a pass from the lobby staff, drive the car out, then return the pass, which is an inconvenient approach to parking. And this is on top of having to pay for parking. Otherwise, decent service standards here.


Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Silkari Suites Chatswood are very limited. Despite marketing materials which mention a gymnasium, we discovered it has since been converted into a meeting room. Besides this, the only other facility here is their rooftop garden, which allows guests to hold barbecues, and offers a view of the small town of Chatswood. But where Silkari Suites Chatswood stands out is the close proximity to the town; there are shopping malls, schools, restaurants, bars, cafes, pharmacies, hospitals, churches, even a little Asia district, all within walking distance. And it's a short drive to the city centre of Sydney. Love the location, and the peaceful surroundings. Would return again if possible.


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