'Alto Richmond' 4 Star

Description

Stylish modern four star townhouse in the heart of the best that Richmond has to offer – the prestigious “Hill”. Around the corner from the trendy Swan St cafes and shops. 10 mins tram/ train to CBD. Walking distance to MCG, parks and tennis. Funky house design is by the acclaimed Neo Metro. This is an experience that you'll never forget.

Sleeps up to 5, in 3 bedrooms. There is one Queen bed, one Queen bed that splits into 2 singles, and a further Single.

Upstairs you have every comfort in the open living area that opens to a sunroom and balcony looking out over the city. Relax on the modern furniture and enjoy the music system and TV or our selection of DVDs.

For the busy executive, ALTO has free ADSL Internet and a laptop safe.
The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to cook for yourself - if you aren't lured out to the local restaurants!
Click on 'Photo Gallery' under the main photo for more pictures of the house.

We have a 4 Star rating from AAA Tourism - your assurance of quality. We take pride in maintaining our high quality standard. Alto is professionally serviced weekly and professionally maintained. We are also just a phone call away should you need anything during your stay.

TARIFFS
1–2 Guests
$293/night (2-3 nights); $252/night (4-6 nights); $226/ night (week+)
3-4 Guests
$309/night (2-3 nights); $265/night (4-6 nights); $238/ night (week+)
5 Guests
$325/night (2-3 nights); $279/night (4-6 nights); $250/ night (week+)
Alto is only $50 /person /night for 5 persons staying a week!
15% discount for bookings within a week of stay.
(Enquire about our special rates for long stays)

ALTO SERVICES
All bookings include free internet, all bed linen, towels, and additional weekly cleaning for stays of longer than a week.
Portacot and high chair available at property free of charge – BYO cot linen

SPECIAL EVENTS RATES
Australian Open Tennis – 25% premium on above rates, (13 day minimum, 18-31 Jan 2010)
Grand Prix Weekend – 25% premium (25-28 Mar 2010, 5 day minimum)
Easter Weekend – 15% premium (5 day minimum)
Melbourne Cup Week – 15% premium (1st week Nov, 5 day minimum)
24 December to 1 January – 25% premium (7 day minimum)

PET FRIENDLY - Pets are welcome by arrangement. We just add a $40 per week fee for additional cleaning.
PARKING - On street parking is available in Waverley St. Your personal parking permit gives you unlimited parking for one vehicle.

MELBOURNE'S EVENT PRECINCT

Just a few minutes up Swan St on the tram, you are at the edge of the MCG, sporting icon of Australia, centred in green parklands beside the Yarra River. Adjacent is the Rod Laver Arena, site of the largest Tennis tournament in the world. The centre is also buzzing with entertainment events year round.
A few minutes further on, and you are at Princes Gate, entry to downtown Melbourne if you want to shop.

Or if art is of interest, visit the Victorian Gallery just across the bridge - largest in the southern hemisphere, but also don't miss the Potter Gallery the fabulous collection of indigenous art in the quirky Federation Square building - a unique maze of crazy glass and stone.
You can easily lose a day in Melbourne: cruise the Yarra, see the city from the observation deck, visit Victoria Market and enjoy the colourful restaurants lining Southbank on the river edge.

But also leave some time to discover Swan St in Richmond at your doorstep.

Everything is within a stroll. Breakfast in the cafes. Dine at the restaurants. 'Torch' across the road in Swan St has the best coffee in Melbourne (well, we think so). You can sit and eat breakfast while the world goes by: locals, visitors, the rumble of Melbourne's trams. Get to know Dan the friendly owner. Or venture in to one of the edgy cafes and have vodka with breakfast!
Up the hill there is a clutter of Greek restaurants. One called Agape ('love' in Greek) is usually full for the obvious reason that its food is fabulous and and you'll find the waiters have an engaging comic irony. Grandma Funk's next door has lurid retro colours and good cheap food. Back closer to your house, Wild Oscar's serves music with meals. Nearby Dizzey's Jazz place takes you back in time with the thrash of loud Jazz.
Choose one of Melbourne’s best pubs and clubs - 'Public House' - voted best pub in Melbourne, is just around the corner and there’s another 5 to choose from, most with live music.

Want anything? It’s here, within walking distance. Supermarket at the end of the street. Dimmey's old time Department store. Doctors, dentists, hairdressers, bakers, Melbourne’s biggest fresh fish supplier, fruit, flowers, and many more. Derek's DVD store 'Picturesearch' claims to have the largest selection of DVDs in Australia. Sounds outrageous for a small frontage, but just ask this local character and you'll be amazed. The shop goes up and up with endless art-house movies. You'll also pass Dr Follicle's, the hairdresser with crazy retro chairs, where you are served a beer with your haircut, and you hear the local goss.

For the fashionistas, there are many FACTORY OUTLETS, right here in Swan St. A short tram ride up Church St and you are in the famous Bridge Road fashion strip, a melting pot of edgy boutique startups, and factory outlet bargains.
You too can live the Richmond experience!

GUEST TESTIMONIALS

We loved this comfortable, centrally located home ... great stay.. we’ll be back.
Many thanks
Paul and Cheryl S and family
2009

Thank you for providing an enjoyable and nicely presented place for us to stay. The library/ CD selection was appreciated as were the guides to the property.. and the maps.
The property is light and well presented, quite funky presentation too!
Julius B and family, London
August 2009

Thank you,
We all enjoyed our stay – close to everything – great! If in the area again, would certainly come back
Kohler family
May 2008

Dear Rex
Amazing house to stay here!
This house is very nice and close to visit the famous places in Melbourne.
So we have a wonderful holiday in Melbourne. If we have a chance we will be back again!
Thank you so much.
We come from Thailand
April 2008

Dear Rex
Thank you so much... Our family has had a wonderful time staying here. Great location, wonderful setup with absolutely everything we would need. Shall definitly recommend you to all our friends in Perth...
Thank you
The Pearce family
August 2007

The house had all I needed, it was really comfortable. Richmond cafes are fantastic, I will miss them.
Nerida P - April 2007

You've got a beautiful house and a great area. I hope many more people can enjoy it. Thanks
Blake - May 2007

Very good house and in a better location (near shops). I just felt I was home. Next time in Australia (Melbourne) I will prefer to stay in this house again. Thanks
Lizzie (Zambia) - Aug 2007

A great house with a fantastic view. Thanks for everything.
Linda - Aug 2007

I really loved this place with the balcony and the views. The location in Richmond is awesome!
Chris Bridge - April 2007

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