Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers 4.5 stars

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 4.4/5 1,023 reviews

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Description

Hotel extras

  • Relax in our outdoor heated pool enjoying views of Southbank and Melbourne

  • Winners of the Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the year award 2024, by Accommodation (VIC).

  • Our hotel gymnasium offers elite fitness equipment with adjoining steam and sauna rooms

  • Sit down to an indulgent meal and beverage at Edwin Wine Bar, open 4pm 6pm daily.

Our accommodation(s)

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Room 1

Three Bedroom Penthouse apartment on level 45 with commanding views of Melbourne CBD. Apartment includes spacious living and dining area with study nook, full kitchen, laundry, and two bathrooms.

  • Views:

    City View

Max. number of persons
6
Area
From 159 m² / 1711 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Queen size bed(s) x1

Queen size bed(s) x1

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Catering service
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Full kitchen
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen extractor fan
  • Microwave
  • Pots/Pans/Dishes
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Nespresso machine
  • Crockery and cooking utensils
  • Open kitchen
  • Furnished Kitchen

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom products
  • Fixed showerhead
  • Full-length mirror
  • Mirror
  • Slippers
  • Towel rack

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internetAdditional charge

Tv Facilities

  • Children's TV Channels
  • Free movies/video
  • In-house movies

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Room interior entrance only
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Self-closing rooms
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Blackout curtain
  • Double Glazing
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board and flat-iron
  • Opening windows
  • Slippers

Electric Facilities

  • 220/240 V AC

Room Services

  • Breakfast in bed
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Individual heating and air conditioning adjustment
  • 6 pers. max
  • 159 m² / 1711 sq ft
  • Bedding 1 x King size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s) and 1 x Queen size bed(s)
  • Views: City View

Three Bedroom Penthouse apartment on level 45 with unrestricted views of Albert Park, St Kilda Beach, and Port Phillip Bay. Apartment includes spacious living and dining area with study nook, full kitchen, laundry, and two bathrooms.

  • Views:

    Bay view

Max. number of persons
6
Area
From 162 m² / 1743 sq ft

Bedding

King size bed(s) x1

Queen size bed(s) x1

Queen size bed(s) x1

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Catering service
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Full kitchen
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen extractor fan
  • Microwave
  • Pots/Pans/Dishes
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Nespresso machine
  • Crockery and cooking utensils
  • Open kitchen
  • Furnished Kitchen

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom products
  • Fixed showerhead
  • Full-length mirror
  • Mirror
  • Slippers
  • Towel rack

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internetAdditional charge

Tv Facilities

  • Children's TV Channels
  • Free movies/video
  • In-house movies

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Room interior entrance only
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Self-closing rooms
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Blackout curtain
  • Double Glazing
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board and flat-iron
  • Opening windows
  • Slippers

Electric Facilities

  • 220/240 V AC

Room Services

  • Breakfast in bed
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Individual heating and air conditioning adjustment

Apartment

2 Bedroom Deluxe

This apartment offers space to relax or mingle and you'll be impressed by the full kitchen facilities, internal laundry and classy interior. The addition of an enclosed balcony or terrace extends the luxury feel with a point of difference.

  • Most of the accommodation:

    Balcony

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 57 m² / 613 sq ft

Bedding

Queen size bed(s) x2

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Catering service
  • Coffee maker
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Full kitchen
  • Gas hobs
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen extractor fan
  • Microwave
  • Pots/Pans/Dishes
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Nespresso machine
  • Crockery and cooking utensils
  • Espresso machine
  • Open kitchen
  • Furnished Kitchen

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom products
  • Fixed showerhead
  • Full-length mirror
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Mirror
  • Slippers
  • Towel rack

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internetAdditional charge
  • Wireless internet in your roomAdditional charge

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Children's TV Channels
  • Free movies/video
  • In-house movies
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • 42'/107 cm screen
  • Flat screen
  • LED screen - Light-emitting diode screen

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Room for hearing impaired guests
  • Room interior entrance only
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Self-closing rooms
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Blackout curtain
  • Cleaning kit
  • Double Glazing
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board and flat-iron
  • Opening windows
  • Slippers

Electric Facilities

  • 220/240 V AC

Room Services

  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Individual heating and air conditioning adjustment
  • Roof ventilator / Ceiling fan

Apartment

2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment

Exploring and experiencing Melbourne with friends, colleagues, or family you choose to indulge with style. Your modern, well-equipped city apartment encases 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to extend privacy within community.

  • Most of the accommodation:

    Balcony

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 66 m² / 710 sq ft

Bedding

Queen size bed(s) x2

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Catering service
  • Coffee maker
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Full kitchen
  • Gas hobs
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen extractor fan
  • Microwave
  • Pots/Pans/Dishes
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Nespresso machine
  • Crockery and cooking utensils
  • Open kitchen
  • Furnished Kitchen

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom products
  • Fixed showerhead
  • Full-length mirror
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Mirror
  • Radio in bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towel rack

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internetAdditional charge
  • Wireless internet in your roomAdditional charge

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Children's TV Channels
  • Free movies/video
  • In-house movies
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • 42'/107 cm screen
  • Flat screen
  • LED screen - Light-emitting diode screen

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Knock light for hearing impaired
  • Message alert
  • Room interior entrance only
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Self-closing rooms
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Blackout curtain
  • Double Glazing
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board and flat-iron
  • Opening windows
  • Slippers

Electric Facilities

  • 220/240 V AC

Room Services

  • Breakfast in bed
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Individual heating and air conditioning adjustment
  • Roof ventilator / Ceiling fan

Apartment

2 Bedroom Corner Deluxe

Your premium corner apartment encase 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms ensuring comfort for multiple couples or families alike. Housed in the striking architectural points of the building and boasting open plan kitchen and living and an all-weather balcony.

  • Most of the accommodation:

    Balcony or Corner Room

Max. number of persons
4
Area
From 66 m² / 710 sq ft

Bedding

Queen size bed(s) x2

Baby crib on request

Food And Beverage

Food And Beverage Facilities

  • Bottled water
  • Catering service
  • Coffee maker
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge
  • Full kitchen
  • Gas hobs
  • Kettle
  • Kitchen extractor fan
  • Microwave
  • Pots/Pans/Dishes
  • Refrigerator/freezer
  • Refrigerator with freezer compartment
  • Nespresso machine
  • Crockery and cooking utensils
  • Open kitchen
  • Furnished Kitchen

Bathroom

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom products
  • Fixed showerhead
  • Full-length mirror
  • Hair dryer in bathroom
  • Mirror
  • Slippers
  • Towel rack

Media And Technology

Complementary elements

  • Radio

Internet Facilities

  • High speed internetAdditional charge
  • Wireless internet in your roomAdditional charge

Phone Facilities

  • Voice mail

Tv Facilities

  • Children's TV Channels
  • Free movies/video
  • In-house movies
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
  • 42'/107 cm screen
  • Flat screen
  • LED screen - Light-emitting diode screen

Service And Equipment

Accessibility And Security

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible smoke alarms in rooms
  • Dead bolt in rooms
  • Emergency info in rooms
  • Keycard-operated door locks
  • Message alert
  • Room interior entrance only
  • Safe deposit box in room
  • Self-closing rooms
  • Smoke alarm in room
  • Sprinkler in room

Comfort Features

  • Alarm clock
  • Blackout curtain
  • Cleaning kit
  • Double Glazing
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing board and flat-iron
  • Opening windows
  • Slippers

Electric Facilities

  • 220/240 V AC

Room Services

  • Breakfast in bed
  • Operator wake up call

Temperature Air Control

  • Air Conditioning
  • Air cooling system
  • Individual heating and air conditioning adjustment
  • Roof ventilator / Ceiling fan

Hotel location

Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers

308 320 City Road
3000 SOUTHBANK
Australia

GPS:-37.827052, 144.958326

Access and transport

Hotel services

Check-in from - Check out up to

On site
  • Swimming pool
  • Car park
  • Pets not allowed
  • Restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Fitness center
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Meeting rooms
  • 100% Non Smoking Property
  • 75 rooms
  • 70 non-smoking rooms
  • 9 floors

Languages spoken at the hotel

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Japanese

Reduced mobility Facilities

100% Non Smoking Property

Elevator to all floor

Laundry / Valet Services

  • Laundry / Valet Services
  • Complementary Self Service Laundry
  • Pressing
  • Dry cleaning / Ironing

Lounge

  • Waiting area or lounge

Wi-Fi

  • High Speed internet
  • High Speed WiFi
  • WiFi at the hotel
  • WiFi in the communal areas

Air conditioning

Iron

  • Iron at reception

Safe deposit box at reception

  • Safe deposit box at reception

Check In & Check-out facilities

  • Express check-out
  • Late Checkout

Luggage storage

  • Luggage storage

Concierge

  • Concierge

Pets

Pets not allowed

Catering

One Restaurant

One Bar

Breakfast

  • Buffet Additional charge

Business

4 Meeting rooms

Business Center

  • Business center is wheelchair accessible

Family

Services for children

  • Children''s TV Channels

Well-being

Outdoor Heated Pool

  • Outside
  • On site

Fitness Center

  • On site
  • Sauna room

Sports and leisure

Gym

  • On site
  • On site
  • Outdoor parking
  • Private
  • 15 parking spaces
  • Max Limited Height: 2 m / 6.55 ft
  • Parking pricing: 37.64 € 60 AUD Per day

  • Parking for a month
  • Parking for a week

Services & equipment

  • Valet parking

Security

  • Extinguisher
  • Sprinkler
  • Video surveillance in parking
  • Controled access parking
  • Parking equipped with lights
  • Smoke extractors in car park

EDWIN WINE BAR AND CELLAR

We have a simple philosophy at Edwin: To celebrate and support local people and produce. Our carefully curated list of wines features the best of local growers, while our ever-evolving selection of food stars the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Cooking style
Wine bar
Chef name
Ritesh Patil
Capacity
50
Accessibility
Accessible service
Opening hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday
  • -
Wednesday
  • -
Thursday
  • -
Friday
  • -
Saturday
  • -
Sunday Closed
Subsequent opening hours

Other informations

Services

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Wireless internet (WiFi)
  • Booster Seats available (for Baby)
  • Reservation recommended
  • Takeaway Meals
  • Musical Entertainment
  • Private lounge
  • Musical Atmosphère

Payment

  • Cash
  • Credit card
  • Contactless

Credit cards

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Diners Club
  • Visa

Wine and other drinks information

  • Wine by the glass available
  • Soft drinks

Accommodate food

  • Children menu
  • Vegetarian menu

We have a simple philosophy at Edwin: To celebrate and support local people and produce. Our carefully curated list of wines features the best of local growers, while our ever-evolving selection of food stars the freshest seasonal ingredients.

We have a simple philosophy at Edwin: To celebrate and support local people and produce. Our carefully curated list of wines features the best of local growers, while our ever-evolving selection of food stars the freshest seasonal ingredients.

Enjoy the outdoor heated pool on level 9 and relax while taking in the views over Melbourne city. Take a dip in the pool or relax on one of the sun loungers

When staying in shape during your stay is essential, our hotel gymnasium offers elite fitness equipment, with adjoining steam and sauna rooms. Enjoy the city views on Level 9 when working out, then return to your room feeling motivated.

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ALL Rating  4.4/5  1,023 reviews

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Tracey-lee B. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Tracey-Lee, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our friendly staff and breakfast offerings. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Shadow Play by Peppers in the future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Georgia H. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Georgia, Thank you for your positive feedback regarding your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you found our facilities and staff to be welcoming and accommodating. We look forward to welcoming you back to Shadow Play by Peppers in the near future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Darryl D. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Darryl D., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location, spacious rooms, and available amenities. We also value your suggestion regarding soundproofing and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our facilities and enhance the comfort of our guests. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Margaret M. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Margaret M., Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about your recent stay with us. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our excellent location and were impressed by the cleanliness and modern facilities of your apartment. Providing our guests with a comfortable and memorable experience is always our top priority. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 2.0/5

Mato C. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Dear Mato, First of all, we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologise that the cleanliness of the carpets and the comfort of the bed did not meet your expectation. Please be assured that we take your comments seriously and will address these concerns with relevant department for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a much better experience. Best Regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Dear Darryl D., Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you appreciated our central location, spacious rooms, and available amenities. We also value your suggestion regarding soundproofing and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our facilities and enhance the comfort of our guests. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Margaret M. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

Very friendly staff; great location ; modern, super clean, well appointed apartment. Perfect mini break!

Dear Margaret M., Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about your recent stay with us. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our excellent location and were impressed by the cleanliness and modern facilities of your apartment. Providing our guests with a comfortable and memorable experience is always our top priority. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 2.0/5

Mato C. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

The Carpets look like they were never cleaned all out White socks were black, the bed was the most uncomfortable bed imaginable

Dear Mato, First of all, we would like to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay. We regret to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We sincerely apologise that the cleanliness of the carpets and the comfort of the bed did not meet your expectation. Please be assured that we take your comments seriously and will address these concerns with relevant department for improvement. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a much better experience. Best Regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.0/5

Beau R. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

The disability access elevator was broken for the entire week we stayed. The alternate ramp was very steep. I wouldn’t want to use a walker or wheelchair on it, and pushing someone in a manual wheelchair up it would have been almost impossible. Breakfast was a buffet, with hot items ordered from a staff member at the kitchen. The options sounded generous, but what arrived was underwhelming. The “waffles with ice cream” was a single palm-sized waffle, and the “avocado and feta” was a ramekin of smashed avocado with feta sprinkled on top. Some mornings the staff running breakfast also didn’t seem to know how to make a barista-style coffee. I paid for what turned out to be a mug of hot milk when I ordered a chai latte, which was a new experience. The air conditioner in our room was also unreliable, turning itself on and off at random times. air conditioner in room was weird it would just turn on and off at random times.

Dear Beau, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent stay at Shadow Play Melbourne by Peppers. We appreciate your positive rating; however, I am sorry to learn about the challenges you faced during your visit. I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the disability access elevator and the steep alternative ramp. Your safety and comfort are of utmost importance to us. I will ensure that your concerns regarding the breakfast offerings and the coffee service are addressed with our culinary team. We strive to provide a delightful dining experience, and your comments will help us enhance our service. Additionally, I regret that the air conditioning in your room did not meet your expectations. We acknowledge the importance of a comfortable environment for our guests. Thank you once again for your valuable insights. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for an improved experience. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 2.5/5

Aspa C. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

To Whom It May Concern, I recently stayed at your hotel with a friend and three young girls, in the Penthouse Suite booked through a Luxury Escapes deal. Firstly, I would like to say that your hotel is in an amazing location and the décor of the rooms is lovely. On arrival, we were also greeted by a wonderful young lady who was extremely helpful and welcoming, which gave us a great first impression. Unfortunately, this is where the positive experience ended, and I felt it was important to bring a number of concerns regarding our stay to your attention. For a Penthouse Suite costing in excess of $1,500 per night, we were quite disappointed with the condition and maintenance of some areas of the room. There was visible mould around the silicone and door frames in the bathrooms, and the gold finish on the sink plug was badly chipped and wearing away. These may seem like small details, but at this price point and for a suite marketed as a premium experience, we expected a much higher standard of presentation and maintenance. More concerning, however, was the atmosphere on our floor over the weekend. There appeared to be parties taking place in rooms across the hall near the lifts, with loud music and approximately 10 people gathering in one of the rooms. When we were leaving, there was also a commotion involving girls yelling that one of them was "scared and didn't know what to do." Given that we were travelling with young girls aged 10 and 12, this was particularly unsettling. It made them feel unsafe and, as adults responsible for them, made us feel extremely uncomfortable as well. I contacted the manager at the time and requested that security be sent to the floor, as we genuinely felt the situation warranted intervention. We completely understand that a hotel cannot necessarily control the behaviour of every guest. However, when staying in a Penthouse Suite at this price point, we do expect the hotel to maintain an appropriate environment and respond effectively when disruptive behaviour begins to impact the comfort and safety of other guests. Overall, this was disappointing because the hotel itself has so much going for it. The location, presentation and our initial welcome were fantastic, but unfortunately the maintenance issues and what occurred on our floor significantly took away from what should have been a special stay.

Hello Aspa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at Shadow Play and for speaking with our Manager on Duty about your experience. We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention. First and foremost, we sincerely apologise that your experience fell short of your expectations and that the cleanliness of your suite did not meet the high standards we strive to maintain. Regarding the concerns you raised about the disturbance during your stay, please be assured that the matter was addressed promptly by our Manager on Duty and escalated to the relevant department. All necessary actions were taken at the time. We take our guests’ comfort and peace of mind seriously, and we appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. We sincerely apologise that this follow-up was not communicated to you clearly. As discussed, please be assured that your concerns have been acknowledged and that the matter has been addressed by our team. We take all guest feedback seriously and remain committed to continually improving our cleanliness standards and ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Shadow Play for a more enjoyable stay in the future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 2.0/5

Benjamin A. H. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

The hotel is located in a great spot and the rooms are quite nice, however, I had no hot water for an entire day (night of the 13th and morning of the 14th). Following that, the water temperature in the shower was impossible to get right - either freezing cold or boiling hot.

Dear Mr H., Thank you for taking the time to leave a review with us. It is greatly appreciated that you enjoyed aspects of your stay with us, especially the great location of the hotel and the layout of your hotel room. Though I am sorry to learn of your difficulties with the temperature of your shower. Unfortunately, the hotel did have scheduled hot water works during your stay, I do apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. The team and I look forward to welcoming you back to the Shadow Play by Peppers, for an improved upon stay, the next time you visit Melbourne. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 1.5/5

Foram M. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

The washroom had some bad smell coming since the start of stay. I did mention to reception and instead of changing room she sent hospitality staff to put some bleach and maintenance person did washing machine run to get rid of smell. Bathroom area is very very compact for family stay already and the bad odour made it worse. Family didnt have pleasant stay due to bad odour and compact Bathroom. Photos dont represent the correct size of Bathroom as if i knew it was this compact i would not choosen.

Dear Foram, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologies that your stay did not meet your expectations. We are sorry to hear about the unpleasant odor in the bathroom and understand how this, combined with the compact bathroom space, affected your family's comfort during your stay. Please be assured that your comments have been shared with our housekeeping and maintenance teams so that the matter can be investigated and addressed appropriately. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the bathroom size and the representation of our room photos, as we understand how important it is for guests to have clear expectations when making a booking. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better stay in the future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 3.5/5

Taher A. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Our experience this time at Shadow Play wasn’t as good as our last visit. Our room whilst was the same booked at last time, was considerably smaller, had rubbish under the lounge and the bedroom was located too far from the air conditioner making sleep uncomfortable. The bedroom was so small the bed didn’t fit. The breakfast was great, we love the beans and the staff are always nice.

Dear Taher A., Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Shadow Play Melbourne. I regret to learn that your experience did not meet the expectations set during your previous visit. I appreciate your comments on the breakfast and our staff's service; however, I understand the discomfort caused by the room size and cleanliness issues. Your observations are valuable, and they will be taken into consideration as we strive to enhance our guest experience. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Chun M. C. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Good follow through service and helpful staff.

Dear Chun, Thank you for your kind words regarding our service and staff. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the housekeeping service and sincerely apologise for the issues with floor and bed linen cleanliness, missing toilet rolls, and used towels not being removed. We take your comments seriously and will share them with our housekeeping team to improve our service. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Sam R. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Loved everything! My only complaint would be the Shower temperature was very temperamental, if I had to guess, I'd say the thermostatic mixing valve, that feeds it, needs replacing or if the system is ran from a reticulation manafold, that something working as it should be with that, the temperature would go from hot to cold and you had to forever adjust the handle to keep it at any decent kind of temperature. And also my pant belt mysteriously went missing 😂

Dear Sam, Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our excellent location and your room. However, we apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the shower temperature. Your observations regarding the thermostatic mixing valve are appreciated, and we will take them into consideration for future assessments. Regarding your missing belt, while we cannot guarantee the recovery of lost items, we encourage guests to report such incidents to our team promptly so we can assist as best as possible. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable stay. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Catherine W. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Very friendly staff.enjoyable couple of days.

Dear Catherine, Thank you for your kind words regarding your recent stay. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel lovely and our staff friendly. It is always our aim to provide enjoyable experiences for our guests. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Clare H. Friends - Confirmed reviews ALL

We stayed in a 3 bedroom apartment and had a wonderful weekend. The hotel is so close to South Melbourne markets, the city and Melbourne Park. Staff were friendly, efficient and informative. The steam room and sauna were delightful!

Dear Clare, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you and your friends had such an enjoyable weekend staying in our three-bedroom apartment. It is lovely to know that you appreciated our convenient location, the friendly and efficient service from our team, and the relaxing experience in our steam room and sauna. We will also be sure to pass on your kind compliments to our housekeeping team, who will be thrilled to hear your feedback. Thank you for your continued loyalty as an ALL Accor Gold member and for recommending us to others. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous stay in the near future. Warm regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Marcus J. Families - Confirmed reviews ALL

Nice stay great staff welcome drinks a bonus and good service breakfast was nice good spot

Dear Marcus, Thank you for your great feedback! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, appreciated our location, and found our staff welcoming. Your kind words regarding the breakfast and service are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Kylie W. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

This is my home away ! I stay here every week and the staff are fantastic, my apartment has everything I need and the location is perfect to get to everything you need

Dear Kylie W., Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to know that you consider our hotel your home away from home and appreciate our staff, amenities, and location. Your loyalty is invaluable to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Catherine W. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

A great position outside the tram stop to the city as well as walking distance to casino and Southbank

Dear Catherine, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and had a pleasant stay. We hope to welcome you back to Shadow Play by Peppers in the near future! Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Love M. Solo - Confirmed reviews ALL

Great Location and friendly staff

Hi M., Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our convenient location and found our team friendly and welcoming. It’s fantastic to know that you had a comfortable stay. Your kind feedback means a lot to our team and is greatly appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again on your next visit to Melbourne. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 1.5/5

Nishiyama E. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

We did not feel any love or heart and soul. It felt very bland and cold. There was no shadow because there was no light and atmosphere at reception. Too dark.

Dear Nishiyama, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience at Shadow Play by Peppers. We regret to hear that the ambiance did not meet your expectations. Your comments about the reception area have been noted, and we appreciate your insights. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 1.0/5

Mark W. G. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

I stayed in Room 408. Where do I start? The entrance is concealed and is shared with some other venue. Then there is a ramp to find reception. The property is based on serviced apartments and wants to be all things to all people and fails: - General overcrowding of lifts (4 lifts service some 40 floors, of which only 5 or so are the hotel). - No arrows when you exit the lift (to indicate rooms X to Y this way) so you wander around trying to find your room. - Bedroom too small for bed. You either walk over it or crab you way sideways to get around it. - Taps in bathroom “unusual” Hot is turned “on” anti clockwise. Cold is turned “on” clockwise? - Square, flat bottomed, basin takes maybe 5-10 litres of hot water to have enough depth to shave. Then it doesn’t drain like a parabolic basin (stubble left across the flat base). - Shelving poorly located. Smashed elbow while brushing teeth. - Bumped head in shower due to small size (the entire bathroom area suffers due to the need to be a serviced apartment (kitchen, etc.) - Had to rearrange furniture in order to move a table near a power point. - Anonymous coffee capsules - no idea which is which so I didn’t use. - Room needs proper curtains on “lounge area” to keep out afternoon Sun/heat. - Breakfast commences too late (ate outside, once I worked out how to exit the place [a semi concealed button]) and then had to work out how to get back in (swipe card some distance from door). I can provide photos re bed location, bathroom basin, coffee pods, etc. No Accor gift (wine) on arrival. I only stayed here because Peppers Docklands/Southern Cross had increased prices. Hopefully next time I come to Melbourne they will be back down again. Regards, Mark

Hello Mark, First of all, thank you for taking the time to share such thorough and detailed feedback following your stay with Shadow Play by Peppers. We sincerely acknowledge your disappointment and regret to hear that various aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to outline your concerns in such detail, including the navigation of the property, lift congestion, room layout, bathroom facilities, furniture positioning, coffee capsules, and breakfast hours. Your feedback has been noted and will be shared with the relevant teams for identify opportunities for improvement. We are particularly sorry that your Accor welcome was missed upon arrival. This was an oversight on our part, and we sincerely apologise for failing to provide the welcome you should have received as an Accor member. We understand the importance of getting these details right from the beginning of a guest's stay. Thank you again for your time and for providing such comprehensive and constructive feedback. We genuinely appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. We understand that our serviced apartment-style offering may not suit every guest, and we regret that the experience did not align with what you were looking for on this occasion. Best Regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 5.0/5

Narelle C. Business - Confirmed reviews ALL

Room was perfect for staying 3 days. Plenty of room and option for meals to suit all needs. Great facilities available

Dear Narelle, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found the room spacious, comfortable, and well suited to your needs. We truly appreciate your kind comments about our team and are glad we were able to meet your expectations throughout your stay. Thank you also for your feedback regarding our sustainability efforts. We understand that our initiatives may not always be clear to our guests and your comment is valuable in helping us improve how we communicate our commitment to sustainability. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Shadow Play on your next visit to Melbourne. Warm regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

Customer review rating 4.5/5

Nicole G. Couples - Confirmed reviews ALL

Very friendly reception who accommodated us with an early check in. Great service at the bar during happy hour, the bartender made great cocktails and was extremely helpful. Room was clean and a good size.

Hi Nicole, Thank you for the great review! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay with us. Should you require assistance with your future stay with us, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Kind regards, Nico Mackintosh General Manager

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