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Art Series - The Blackman: Traveller Reviews

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452 St Kilda Road | (entry via Arthur Street), Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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4.5 of 5 stars 473 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • St Kilda(34)
  • Very comfortable(10)
  • Great location(10)
  • Albert Park lake(9)
  • Would definitely stay(6)
  • Room service(6)
  • Short tram ride(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
  • Cafe downstairs(4)
  • Very clean(4)
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Manila
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Too cool for school”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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First trip to Melbourne and had no clue... so I simply looked for what was highly rated on TA at the time. After looking at reviews and going directly to the hotel's website I knew The Blackman was the place for me. I was right. It is a very cool place to stay. The artwork thruout the hotel speaks for itself and the bio on Blackman was most fascinating. Studio Suite was larger than I expected, immaculate and architecturally interesting. Downstairs is a great bakery with terrific selections that we started our day with each morning. I am a coffee guy and was impressed with the brew. Staff thruout the property jumped to attention and asked if they could be of help anytime they saw me looking thoughtful. Location is perfect, with the Tram just a few steps away. Downtown is one direction and is actually within 20 minute walking distance if you want to get your exercise... and St. Kilda Beach is the other direction. Could not have been happier at The Blackman. Will return for sure.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“great stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

we stayed at the blackman for five days the best hotel we stayed in. The staff are all so friendly the house keeping is great the rooms are fab we had a corner room with two balconies with great views theonly thing we did not like was the lighting it was a bit to dim and they need full length mirror we stay there every time we go to melbourne well done BLACKMAN

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ben May, Guest Experience Manager at Art Series - The Blackman, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear Denronny,

Thank you for this wonderful review on your recent stay at The Blackman. It sure sounds like you had a fabulous time with us and I was very pleased to see that the service you received was fantastic.
I would also like to thank you for the feedback on the lighting, we will be sure to discuss the issue at our next team meeting.
We look forward to welcomming you back very soon.
Kind Regards
Ben May, Guest Experience Manager
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Geneva
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The kitchen in room is good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

You will see the quality of room, if the price of room is more than 250 in Melbourne. We all like the small kitchen is the room, because the room seems like a sweet home. Moreover, if you plan to go to seashore of st kilda, the hotel is good place to settle down. However, the internet is not fast as you image. You can find the place to have internet outside.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Ben May, Guest Experience Manager at Art Series - The Blackman, responded to this review
9 February 2012
Dear xpeoplex,

Thank you for this wonderful review on the Blackman. i was very happy to read such fantastic comments on our hotel. We do hope that we have the pleasure of welcomming you back in the very near future.
Kind Regards,
Ben May, Guest Experience Manager
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Toronto, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great location to CBD and Australian Open”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

The Blackman is a great boutique hotel that is in a great location. We were within walking distance or a tram ride to the Australian Open and taxis were always readily available. The room was a good size with a super comfortable king size bed and a beautiful balcony. The room gets pretty warm during the day so we kept the curtains closed while we were at the Open. The cafe and restaurant in the lobby were very convenient to have a morning latte and a pre-dinner drink on the patio. Having coin laundry service at the hotel was a big plus as well.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Stunner!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

This hotel is just lovely. Prime location with total sophistication. Rooms were stunning, clean, beautiful decor. Great little cafe and restaurant downstairs and only a couple of mIns to the city.

  • Stayed November 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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452 St Kilda Road | (entry via Arthur Street), Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
Price range (per night):* 197 AUD - 316 AUD

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