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169 Drummond Street

169 Drummond Street | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia (Carlton)
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169 Drummond Street
Ranked #2 of 37 Melbourne B&B and Inns
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Staines, United Kingdom
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41 reviews 41 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

This is a delightful place to stay in Carlton, Melbourne. The rooms are spotless and furnished beautifully. Ian the owner is friendly, helpful and provides a real home from home. I really liked the way you made your own breakfast from his larder/pantry. It's located near the buses and trams, so easy to get into the city. Food - Italian... More

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3 May 2013

Thank you for your positive feedback. Daisy is asleep now I will tell her in the morning. More

Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

As others have said this is a perfectly located central guesthouse with excellent facilities. What will strike you is the warm and relaxed welcome, and the friendly atmosphere which pervades the whole establishment. This all comes from Daisy of course, but I sensed Ian just might have a bit to do with it too :-) I stayed for four nights... More

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Canada
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69 reviews 69 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Perfectly located a little north of the city centre and a five minute walk from dozens of restaurants, this quiet and simple place had comfortable beds, air conditioning, help-yourself breakfasts (cereal, toast, jam, yogurt, fruit, tea, coffee, cookies). It has a good assortment of local magazines and guides to the area and the proprietor offers helpful, opinionated advice on what... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013 via mobile

Ian and Daisy may have been in the B&B business for a long time, but neither of them seem tired of it! We had a great 5 night stay recently and highly recommend 169 Drummond St. Ian is on hand with advice, a chat, or a story to tell, and keeps his accomodation spotlessly clean, tidy and welcoming. Perfect location... More

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Bruges, Belgium
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14 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Thank you Ian for a fantastisch stay again. We enjoyed every bit of it. The room is still as comfortable and spotless clean as our previous visit. And the area even more Italian businesses started up with lovely restaurants, bakeries, Italian delis... We hope to come back a next time and maybe stay another night more.... And we do hope... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Ideal accommodation in a perfect location. There is a real sense of privacy and welcome, and I felt at ease as if I was in my own home as soon as I got there. Ian also provided loads of great advice about where to eat and how to get around the city. You could not ask for a better base... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

We had a one night stay at short notice and Ian was great in dealing with a few manic, last minute emails. Located on a quiet road and smelling strongly of the fresh lilies that were placed in our room and on the landing, 169 Drummond street is a beautiful B&B in a fantastic past of town. We enjoyed a... More

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Florence, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Ian's strategic location just a stone's throw from Melbourne's infamous Lygon Street is only the beginning of this perfect B&B, also within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne CBD, the Theatre District, car rental in Franklin Street and everything an educated visitor could ask for. I asked Ian for advice on transport to and from the airport and... More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Ian, the owner, is the sort of person who you feel would make a wonderful friend. He is welcoming and helpful. The house is lovely, and you come and go as you please. Very comfortable. Once we had had the opportunity of seeing most of Melbourne we were so pleased to have chosen Carlton as our location, by far the... More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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10 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Ian, the owner, cannot be more welcoming. The guest house has only 4 rooms, but it really feels like home, you make your own breakfast with lots of choices. One street away and you're in the middle of the hustle and bustle of vibrant Lygon Street, with thousands of restaurants - thai, italian, greek, vietnamese, one next to the other,... More

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Address: 169 Drummond Street | Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria 3053, Australia
Region: Australia > Victoria > Melbourne > Carlton
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Ranked #2 of 37 B&Bs / Inns in Melbourne

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