Gordon House Apartments, MelbourneGordon House Apartments in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 158 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Agoda 2.4. Rooms from about $99 a night (cached, not a live quote).Gordon House Apartments is a four-story heritage building situated at 24 Little Bourke Street within the Chinatown precinct of Melbourne's CBD. This National Trust-listed property offers self-contained studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The accommodation includes air-conditioning, kitchen facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Guests can use the communal outdoor swimming pool, barbecue area, and the two internal courtyards. The building is located near the Princess Theatre, Collins Street, and Melbourne Central, surrounded by local bars and restaurants. It suits travellers seeking central city access in a historic setting. However, housekeeping services are limited on-site.What stands out

Central Chinatown location

Self-contained kitchen facilities

Outdoor swimming pool

Historic heritage building

Watch out for

Limited housekeeping services

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