Como Court

My daughter and her boyfriend had a lovely night out planned in St Kilda at the movies on the beach. (Live on outer edge of Melb) planning not to drink, then drive home after. On the way in they decided to book a room so they could relax and have a couple of drinks. Booked the room online all good. Said there was a security deposit (all good) although deposit didn’t come out when they made payment. Put down check in time as late 12.30 am. When they got there after a great night they were asked for security deposit, all good. They didn’t have enough money and weren’t allowed to pay by PayPal (even though room payment had gone through on PayPal no problems) they called me for credit card details but manager would not take details over the phone. So they paid for a room but had to sleep in the car out the front for a couple of hours before driving home. So I would say customer service was disgusting.

I was pleasantly surprised. Good sized room. Mine had a kitchenette and bath. It's in a lovely old character home, I kept wondering if it was haunted lol. The main downsides are the rather thin floors, I could hear the people above me talk and walk around. If you get a room by the road it's a bit noisy. Nothing that earplugs won't fix, but if you are a light sleeper, be aware of this. Also St Kilda beach is about a 13 minute walk down the road.

This is the second time for me at this hotel. There are many things that make it suitable, certainly for me. Firstly the location is good, close to St Kilda Junction and trams to the city and elsewhere. There is a bus that runs down Barkly St that will take you to St Kilda proper. Secondly, the rooms are good value, spacious enough, good modern bathrooms with plenty of hot water flow, heating (aircon), good wifi, and they are clean and quiet. They have a comfortable bed which provides good sleep. The only downside is the location does not have too much nearby in the way of places to eat, although the Crest Hotel next door does have a restaurant and coffee shop. There are no close places like a 7-11 to get drinks or snacks, the nearest is a 10 minute walk. The only other thing I can fault on this stay was the room was in need of some TLC with a few minor repairs needed. Other than that, this is a good priced hotel offering most of what you will need.

We took a room outside the main building. Was well equipped, cleaned and was perfectly cleaned every day. They have a gym and laundry service. Breakfast was not good and some of the staff only ok but still worth the money!

I normally stay at the Crest on Barkly which is next door, but when it is not available, we stay at Como Court. It is an old house converted to accomodation to suit the price conscious visitor. It is managed by the Crest; you check into the same reception staff and it is cleaned by the same people. You can use the facilities over available at the Crest. The rooms tend to be smaller, and the facilities not as modern but having stayed there twice in the last year, I have no complaints. It is clean, the shower is hot, the fridge cold and the price amazing. 5 days during the Australian Open for less than $400 Don't expect a view from your window is the only other comment to add. Didn't bother me.