Melbourne CBD Business Accommodation
A hotel room makes you live, work, and eat in one room. Havenly Escape gives corporate travellers a full apartment in the CBD's western core — separate space to work, sleep, and decompress — with the airport SkyBus and every train line directly across the street.
Havenly Escape offers premium Melbourne CBD business accommodation at West Side Place, directly opposite Southern Cross Station. Choose a 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom apartment with fast Wi-Fi, a full kitchen, and internal laundry. One free secure parking space is included with the 3-bedroom apartment only (the 2-bedroom does not include parking; public parking operates nearby) — ideal for consultants on multi-week engagements, project teams sharing a base, and executives who'd rather not live out of a hotel room. The building features a fully equipped gym, and meeting rooms are available in the residents' lounge. Bookings are completed securely on Airbnb.
Built for the Working Week
The practical math favours an apartment. Two colleagues sharing a 2-bedroom each get a private room and their own bathroom for less than two comparable hotel rooms, with a shared living space to debrief in. Internal laundry means a Monday-to-Friday engagement needs half the luggage, and the full kitchen breaks the cycle of hotel breakfasts and room-service dinners.
The location works as hard as you do. Southern Cross Station across the street connects you to the airport SkyBus for Friday flights home, while the Free Tram Zone puts Collins Street, Docklands' corporate towers, and the legal precinct a short tram ride or walk away. Back at the building, the gym is ready when you need to train before your calls, and the residents' lounge includes bookable meeting and private dining rooms when you need a professional space outside the office.
- Direct SkyBus Airport Access
- V/Line Regional Train Network
- Inside the Free Tram Zone
- Exceptional Walkability
Corporate Accommodation in Melbourne CBD: What a Business Stay Looks Like Here
For a corporate stay the details that matter are practical ones. Each apartment has fast Wi-Fi, living and dining space that works as a desk, and separate bedrooms so a late call does not disturb a colleague who is asleep. The 2-bedroom has a study area with a desk, and the 3-bedroom has a dedicated workspace. A full kitchen and laundry inside the apartment mean a week-long engagement does not depend on room service or hotel laundry. For anything client-facing, the residents' lounge has bookable meeting rooms.
Check-in is self check-in using a key safe, from 3:00 pm, with check-out by 10:00 am. Self check-in from 3:00 PM; late arrivals are fine with the key safe.
Bookings are completed securely on Airbnb. Receipts are issued through Airbnb.
Working from the apartment between meetings? Our guide to a workation at West Side Place covers the building's quieter spaces, and the kitchen and laundry guide explains how apartment living cuts day-to-day costs on longer stays.
Premium Apartment Options
We offer two premium layouts within the West Side Place complex, ensuring the perfect fit for your travel party.
Who Is This Location Best For?
Families
Arrive easily with children and luggage. The nearby Coles supermarket makes it incredibly simple to utilize your full kitchen.
Event Groups
Walking distance to Marvel Stadium for concerts and sports, providing a spacious base to get ready together.
Business Travellers
Located in the corporate heart of the CBD with quick transport links, fast Wi-Fi, and premium building amenities.
Explore the Surrounds
Southern Cross Station places you on the edge of the CBD grid and the waterfront.
Marvel Stadium
Catch international concerts and AFL games just a short walk away. Avoid the post-event traffic entirely.
Docklands & South Wharf
Enjoy waterfront dining, outlet shopping, and relaxed entertainment precincts bordering the station.
Crown Melbourne
A major hub for dining, nightlife, and events, easily accessible via a short walk or quick tram ride.
Bourke Street Mall
Jump on a free tram outside the building and arrive at Melbourne's premier retail strip in a short ride.
Unrivalled Transport Access
Our accommodation at West Side Place offers the most comprehensive transport links in the city. From Southern Cross Station, you have direct access to the SkyBus to Tullamarine Airport, the V/Line regional train network for day trips to Geelong or Ballarat, and the entire metropolitan train grid.
You are also situated directly within the Free Tram Zone, making daily navigation across the Melbourne CBD completely free and effortless.
Close to the CBD Business Precincts: Getting to Meetings from West Side Place
West Side Place sits at the corner of Spencer and Lonsdale Streets, on the western edge of the CBD grid, so most meetings are a tram or a walk away. Spencer Street is inside the Free Tram Zone (La Trobe Street to Flinders Street). Tram routes 86, 96 and others run nearby; check PTV for the stop that suits your trip.
- Nearest stop: Lonsdale St/Spencer St, route 86, which runs through to Waterfront City Docklands.
- Airport: the SkyBus leaves from the Southern Cross Station coach terminal on Spencer Street (Bay 75).
Attending a conference at the convention centre? Our MCEC corporate accommodation guide covers the trip in more detail, and the location page shows the surrounding precinct.
For Teams and Extended Stays
Project teams can choose between a 2-bedroom for up to 6 and a 3-bedroom for up to 8, both at West Side Place; book both for larger groups, subject to availability, with two kitchens and four bathrooms between them. For engagements running weeks rather than days, apartment living compounds: groceries instead of per diems, laundry instead of dry-cleaning bills, and a routine that feels like home rather than a hotel corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the apartment set up for remote work?#
Yes — fast Wi-Fi throughout and living/dining space that comfortably doubles as a workspace, with separate bedrooms so calls don't compete with rest. The residents' lounge also offers bookable meeting rooms for anything client-facing.
Can I get an invoice for my stay?#
Receipts are issued through Airbnb.
What if my flight lands late?#
Both apartments use self check-in with a key safe. Self check-in from 3:00 PM; late arrivals are fine with the key safe.
How do I get to the airport for an early flight?#
The SkyBus to Tullamarine departs from Southern Cross Station, just across the street from the building — no pre-booked taxi needed, even for a 6am flight.
Is there somewhere to train before work?#
The building includes a fully equipped gym with an outdoor terrace, alongside a 25-metre indoor lap pool, steam room, and sauna on the amenity floors for winding down after a long day.
Do you host teams or longer corporate stays?#
Yes. We offer a 2-bedroom for up to 6 and a 3-bedroom for up to 8, both at West Side Place; book both for larger groups, subject to availability. Contact us via Airbnb for multi-week engagements — the full kitchen and internal laundry are what make long stays genuinely sustainable.
Quick Facts
Corporate Business Accommodation — Overview
Essential facts and amenities for Melbourne business travelers and relocations.
Key Highlights
- ✓Located at 260 Spencer St in Melbourne's Free Tram Zone, opposite Southern Cross Station.
- ✓Close to Marvel Stadium in Docklands, MCEC, and Crown Entertainment Complex.
- ✓Perfect for corporate relocations, event stays, and family holidays in Melbourne CBD.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Are Havenly Escape apartments set up for corporate remote work?
Yes, Havenly Escape apartments feature fast, unlimited Wi-Fi, spacious dining/work areas, and quiet separate bedrooms ideal for video calls and remote work.
Can I get an invoice for my stay?
Receipts are issued through Airbnb.
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