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Quest on Dorcas
8 Dorcas Street Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006 Australia
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Superbly located in Southbank, on the border of South Melbourne, our apartment hotel is within 60 metres of St Kilda Road. Some apartments have views of the Melbourne city sky-line and Shrine of Remembrance. Our 4.5 star, spacious and comfortable, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments feature separate lounge and dining area, full kitchen, laundry with washing machine and clothes dryer, two televisions, free WiFi and private balcony. With the convenience of the St Kilda Road tram stop, guests have easy public transport access to Melbourne's CBD (1.5kms away), plus tram lines servicing St Kilda, South Melbourne and South Yarra. Quest on Dorcas is within walking distance to the Royal Botanic Gardens, NGV, Arts Centre and Sporting Precinct (MCG, Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park). We are located close to cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants. Room Service powered by Deliveroo is also available. Quest on Dorcas has an excellent on-site gymnasium, lift access, undercover parking and 'Story So Far' cafe & liquor store (open 7 days).
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Coffee shop
Highchairs available
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Express check-in / check-out
Car park
Wifi
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Outdoor furniture
Umbrella
Clothes dryer
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Washing machine
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Dining area
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Clothes rack
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Kitchenette
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
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Languages Spoken
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Location
8 Dorcas Street Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria 3006 Australia
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Good for walkers
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Quest on Dorcas had everything we needed, the rooms were clean, the shower was amazing and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The rooms were very quiet we couldn't hear anything once we were in our room. Thank you so much we will definitely stay with you again :-)
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Quest on Dorcas, Guest Services / Front Office at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 27 Apr 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for taking out time to leave us such an amazing review. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us, found the rooms comfortable, clean and quite. We always try our best to offer our guests an enjoyable stay. We will make sure to convey your lovely feedback to our team was well. Looking forward to welcome you again. Warm regards, Kashish. Guest service agent.
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I enjoyed my stay at Quest on Dorcas from having been sent a text with tram information to get to the accommodation and being greeted by friendly staff on reception and a smooth check in procedure. The room was spotless and the bed very comfortable. I felt very secure as a solo female traveler. It was very easy 7 quick to travel into the CBD by tram which was great for catching screenings of the Melbourne International Film Festival .
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Response from Quest on Dorcas, Guest Services / Front Office at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 18 Sept 2024
Dear BallaratDreamscaper, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your excellent review of Quest on Dorcas! I'm thrilled to hear that your stay with us was seamless, from the helpful tram information to your warm welcome at reception. It's wonderful that you found your room spotless and the bed so comfortable – I'll be sure to pass your kind words to our hardworking housekeeping team. I'm especially pleased that you felt safe and secure during your stay, as providing peace of mind to our guests, particularly solo travellers, is something we take great pride in. It's also fantastic that our convenient location made it easy for you to enjoy the Melbourne International Film Festival! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Quest on Dorcas soon. Warm wishes, Newsha - Rooms Division Manager
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Very comfortable and easy to settle in. The apartment ambience allowed me to not feel overwhelmed and felt like home away from home. The location is not far from the city, and it is quiet in the evenings away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Renee Crotty, General Manager at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 17 Dec 2022
Thank you so much for leaving us this amazing review. We always try to maintain that our guests feel at home during their stay with us and very glad that you found our location convenient. We hope to see you soon. Quest on Dorcas Team Kashish
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Bath tub was slippery. My wife slipped and hit her little toe and it was bruised. Non-slip mat for the bath tub was only provided until requested. This should have been provided without being asked. The room layout is bad. There is hardly any space to walk around in the bedroom.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Renee Crotty, General Manager at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 20 Oct 2022
Dear Mikeowsy, Thank you for providing feedback regarding your stay with Quest on Dorcas. I am terribly sorry to read your wife had an incident and I do hope she has recovered. I will be speak with my team about ways ways to ensure this even is preventable in the future. I have placed on your booking profile for any future stays to ensure if provided a room with a bath over shower, to ensure a non-slip mat is placed in the bathtub. We do appreciate all forms of feedback as we can only better our service to our guests through our guests experiences. Kindest Regards, Renee Crotty General Manager
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Average rooms with many items broken in each room.
I stayed in different rooms over quite a number of weeks and in each room something different was not working or broken.
The location was not close to transport and parking was veryimited in the hotel with it difficult to find a park each day even on very high levels.
There was no breakfast option given.
I stayed in different rooms over quite a number of weeks and in each room something different was not working or broken.
The location was not close to transport and parking was veryimited in the hotel with it difficult to find a park each day even on very high levels.
There was no breakfast option given.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Renee Crotty, General Manager at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 23 July 2023
Thank you wrigglypear for taking the time to review Quest on Dorcas. I do apologise that we had missed the mark on your stay's in September 2022 and that it wasn't up to our normal level of customer service that we do strive towards. We appreciate all reviews as this can only better our property and facilities through the eyes of our guests. We have introduced cyclical maintenance throughout the building and have found this to be working well. We also have two restaurant chargeback options for breakfast and an additional 4 local cafes. We do hope to welcome you back in the future to experience these options. Kindest Regards, Renee Crotty General Manager
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On Sat 5/11/22 we arrived after 11pm to check in and called the night manager, as instructed by staff earlier that day. I was met by a female staffer who was checking us in and when payment was required via card, the mobile EFTPOS machine was not working. The tap function would not register two different (valid, functional and funded) Mastercards, nor ApplePay via my phone or GooglePay via my husbands phone, nor with insert for two cards. Clearly, it was the machine and not our cards (which had been successfully used earlier that day). I have a screenshot of my bank balance on the night being more than sufficient. The staffer rang her manager to troubleshoot but kept saying they required upfront payment for checkin. I suggested to reset the machine, which she did not know how to do. I suggested a bank transfer, she did not know if it was available. She did not suggest a manual card transaction and said our final option was cash (it was midnight by this point). She did not know of any ATM nearby. We left to find three nearby on Maps, all of which were either closed or temporarily unavailable, so we rang her back to say we weren’t having any luck and could we please sort it out first thing in the morning. I was pregnant and exhausted. I offered for her to hold my card overnight which she declined. Again she called her manager who refused to check us in without prepayment, so we left, with no hotel at midnight on a Saturday and no apology. It was just awful. We were not treated as humans. We will never stay at quest again.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Response from Renee Crotty, General Manager at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 9 Nov 2022
Dear KatieT_3228, Thank-you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your experience with Quest on Dorcas. Firstly, please let me sincerely apologise for what occurred when you were trying to check-in with us after-hours on Saturday. We do have policies in place, which are to ensure the safety and security of our guests and team members, however I see we did not deal with this with the human touch I expect from our team. I have already taken several steps to improve the way we operate so I can be sure this doesn’t occur again in the future. The Front Office team have undergone training on ways to work with our guests when printing and scanning isn’t an option for written payment authority; our night manager has also been trained on use of the terminal, including how to reset & a list of nearby ATM’s has been created. I completely understand how distressing this would have been for you and your husband, and I am very upset that we put you in this position. I have left you a message as I would love the opportunity to speak with you and personally apologise. While I understand after this experience you don’t feel you would stay again, I would love to welcome you back to have a positive experience with us. Warmest wishes & sincere apologies, Renee Crotty General Manager
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We had a booking for 2 nights. I specifically rang them to request 2 single beds. When we arrived they were joined together. We had to use this for the first night as there were no staff available after 9pm. But if you look at the door of the office it says open daily 7am to 11pm. We had the key provided by lockbox but couldn’t easily locate the lockbox. Greater signage would assist. Then when leaving, we were told as a gesture of goodwill they would not charge us a $20 late checkout fee. We left our room at about 1130am. There was no disclosure or mention of such fees during booking, this should have been the case.
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Response from Quest on Dorcas, Guest Services / Front Office at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 1 Dec 2024
Dear Geoff, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback regarding your recent stay at Quest on Dorcas. I appreciate your candour, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve and ensure a seamless experience for all our guests. I sincerely apologise for the oversight with your bedding configuration. I understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive to find your request unfulfilled, especially after confirming it beforehand. Our goal is to ensure every detail is as expected, and it’s clear we fell short this time. I'll share your comments with our front desk team to prevent similar issues in the future, and I'll also work with our team to better address any confusion regarding after-hours signage and support options. Regarding the late checkout fee, I’m sorry to hear this wasn't communicated clearly during your booking. Transparency is key, and we will review our processes to ensure all fees and policies are clearly outlined moving forward. I’m pleased to see that you found our cleanliness, location, and room to your liking. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to making improvements based on your comments to better serve our guests. We hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future, so we can demonstrate the effortless experience we strive to provide. Warm wishes, Newsha Rooms Division Manager
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Heading here for a concert with teenagers was perfect- close to the city(4tram stops), 2barhrooms, kitchen & laundry facilities, able to use or streaming subscriptions, walks around botanical gardens. Even a coffee shop downstairs to grab a coffee, pastry & fresh bread. Staff super helpful as always- our go to home away from home in the country when visiting the city. Great value & amazing position 🙂
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Response from Renee Crotty, General Manager at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 23 Nov 2022
Hi Laschuter, Thank you for taking the time to review. We are glad you find the coffee shop next door convenient and our staff helpful. We are happy to be your home away from home and we will hopefully see you back very soon. Quest on Dorcas Zoe
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2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a good sized balcony and a view of The Shrine, kitchen and living area. Clean and comfortable for a longer stay or overnight. Car parking was reasonable cost at $20. Beware a deposit is required as a bond when you check in.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:Â Limited reception and check in area, and they push for mobile app check in
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Response from Quest on Dorcas, Guest Services / Front Office at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 28 June 2022
Hi Albyross Thankyou for booking with Quest on Dorcas. I am glad you found our two bedroom superior apartment comfortable and well suited. The view over The Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanical Gardens is beautiful. When travelling most hotels will require a pre authorisation and this will differ from hotel to hotel as per there own policies. We hope to welcome you back to Quest on Dorcas in the near future. Warm Regards Renee Crotty (General Manager)
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Very helpful and friendly staff makes the stay enjoyable. Apartment was okay with 2 bedrooms and 2 toilets which is essential for large groups travelling . Location next to Botanic Gardens was good esp if you plan to visit it more than once to explore and the jog around the area. Building has a nice coffee joint that serves great coffee and pastries. A supermarket is right next to building and very convenient.
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Response from Quest on Dorcas, Guest Services / Front Office at Quest on Dorcas
Responded 28 June 2022
Thankyou cml752022 for your positive feedback. Here at Quest on Dorcas we pride ourselves on having a warm and friendly team, and I will endeavour to pass this feedback onto the team. We are very fortunate to be located in the heart of Southbank with the beautiful Royal Gardens nearby. We love our local coffee and are glad you did too. We hope to welcome you back to Quest on Dorcas soon. Kind Regards Renee Crotty (General Manager)
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Good Afternoon Sandra
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately, we don't have 3 bedroom apartments available at Quest on Dorcas. We can accommodate you in a 2 bedroom Executive and a 1 Bedroom or 3 X 1 Bedroom.
The rate I can offer is:
$308 per room per night for our 2 Bedroom Executive and
$210 per room per night for our 1 Bedroom Standard.
Parking is available at $20 per car per night.
Please contact us if you would like us to go ahead with this, or if you have any other questions regarding our property.
I've used the car park here a few times. I've never had any issue, but just note that the spaces are quite small and cramped.
Yes you can book tour. Not sure if they pickup but skybus from the airport would drop you at the door and it's easy to see outside the airport
Hi Kosta,
Thanks for your question and thanks to CharlieandCherie & asf051 for their great answers.
The airport is about a $50 - $70 taxi trip or their is the option of the Star Bus which is $20 one way per person and drops you at the property.
The MCG is an easy walk, about 25 minutes through the Botanic Gardens, I personally walk there at least once a week.
We hope to welcome you soon.
Warm wishes,
Lauren Berry
Property Manager - Quest on Dorcas
Hi Josh,
Thanks for your question, it looks like some other travellers have provided you with some great response. We are located 3.2km's from Etihad Stadium and it takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes via tram or a 30 - 40 minute walk.
Warm wishes,
Lauren Berry - Property Manager
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AU$166 - AU$287 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Quest on Dorcas
Which popular attractions are close to Quest on Dorcas?
Nearby attractions include Shrine of Remembrance (0.3 km), King's Domain Gardens (0.4 km), and Malthouse Theatre (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Quest on Dorcas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a fitness centre, and dry cleaning.
Which room amenities are available at Quest on Dorcas?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Quest on Dorcas?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Quest on Dorcas?
Yes, a parking garage, paid private parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Quest on Dorcas?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Kettle Black, The Olive Tree, and Peko Peko.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Quest on Dorcas?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Quest on Dorcas?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are there any historical sites close to Quest on Dorcas?
Many travellers enjoy visiting St. Patrick's Cathedral (2.3 km), Parliament House of Victoria (2.1 km), and The Johnston Collection (2.0 km).
Is Quest on Dorcas accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.