Melbourne West End Escape

In the coveted Melbourne CBD’s West End, in the industrial inspired Foundry Building, our 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 6th floor sub penthouse apartment is an edgy hideaway surrounded by Festival Hall, Marvel Stadium and Southern Cross station. On the sunny north east corner, this dynamic space is the perfect escape from a busy day surrounded by the glittering city lights, effortless indoor outdoor living, a breakfast bar for food and conversation and the privacy of separate bedrooms with queen beds.

The West End Escape balances the raw textures of concrete ceilings, exposed pipes and track lighting with refined finishes of herringbone timber floors, custom joinery and beautiful spaces in architectural flair. The last apartment on the floor, this private haven features a wide entry hall with concealed laundry featuring a separate washer and dryer; a sun filled stylish living area opening onto the full length wide balcony with outdoor dining options; a sleek black kitchen with breakfast bar for dining, Bosch appliances including gas cooktop, a combi/steam/microwave oven with air fryer function, a beverage fridge as well as an integrated fridge. The main bedroom is hidden at the back with its sumptuous queen size bed, a wall of robes, views towards North Melbourne and a gorgeous ensuite; while the second bedroom is set up with a queen bed, a home office with monitor and laptop stands for any loose ends you need to tie up before the end of the day. The second bathroom matches the ensuite.
Parking is secure in the visitor parking area of the building at a first come first served option. There are 10 car spaces available including the potential use of an EV charger. There is ducted heating to two zones – the main bedroom and then the rest of the apartment, so a portable Dyson air conditioner is provided for the second bedroom to ensure the escape stays temperate. The property offers full security with cameras in the common areas. There is also an opportunity to use the onsite outdoor heated pool and lounge facilities in the lobby.


Guest can access all areas of the apartment, but please be mindful that this is the owner’s own apartment and they may leave some personal items for use at their own discretion. The use of the owner’s personal car park and common areas of the development that have not been included in this listing are not to be used.

Be in awe of the lifestyle, the history, the city lights and the connection to some of Melbourne’s most iconic places when you stay in Melbourne’s West End. An easy walk to the music icon Festival Hall, the sporting and international concert phenomenon of Marvel Stadium, the New Years Eve fireworks at Flagstaff Gardens and the incredible metro, intrastate and interstate connections from Southern Cross station.

In this residential walk with idyllic gardens, trendy cafes, the City Cave wellness centre, a Foodworks supermarket and a liquor store, you’ll enjoy walking everywhere. Discover the quietness of the leafy back streets towards North Melbourne and the entertainment of Docklands with its film studios, Melbourne Observation Wheel, Hoyts Cinemas, House Down Under and O’Brien Icehouse for ice-skating and professional ice hockey games. Explore the arts and culture at the West End Art Space or explore the historic Melbourne laneways through a self guided tour or a AmazingCo mystery picnic. Be in awe of the delicious fresh produce at Queen Victoria Market and the array of restaurants in Docklands and along Spencer Street.

The West End Escape is perfectly positioned for those visiting RMIT, University of Melbourne, Coode Island for work, The Royal Melbourne Zoo, the State Netball and Hockey Centre, but also the Royal Children’s Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Royal Women’s Hospital.

If it’s entertainment, good food, sports, music, art, education or medical or just lapping up the essence of Melbourne, The West End Escape is close to it all.

Note: 101 Fitness has ‘day passes’ which is a 7 minute walk away. There’s a Go-Get car available on premises.


Situated between Southern Cross station and North Melbourne station, The West End Escape is right on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD. It is 21kms to Melbourne Airport with direct Skybus airport transfers from Southern Cross station. There is a free tram zone around Melbourne that takes you to Federation Square, the State Library and even Docklands. Taxis and Uber are available readily.

The West End Escape is on the 6th floor and doesn’t attract insects, however the balcony can get dusty due to its proximity to building sites, so we suggest you use the balcony sparingly even though stools and a table will be provided. If you put the air conditioning on for the whole apartment, it can get overly warm or overly cold quite quickly. The owner chose the sub penthouse level to ensure a constant temperature.
House must be left as received (e.g. if you moved furniture, please put them back). Dishes should be gathered (or start the dishwasher before you leave). Please clean up after your pets. Please do not wash the linens and towels before you leave as they will be commercially washed.

Please keep the noise down. Please refrain from causing disturbances to the neighbours. Strictly no parties allowed. Infringement on this rule may result in eviction without refund.

We will ask for photo ID of the person making the booking. For 3rd party bookings, we will need the photo ID of the primary guest staying at the property.

Smoking inside the property is strictly prohibited. Extra cleaning (currently $200) will be charged if smoking is detected. Illegal substance (including marijuana) cannot be consumed at all, or you will be asked to leave with no refund. Medicinal use of substance can be smoked/consumed outdoor only.

Please be thoughtful and turn off heating & cooling when you are not in the property.

Please don’t disconnect the Internet or Gateway at any time.

If any damage occurs during your stay, or if any appliance does not function, please tell us as soon as possible.

If the Fire and/or Emergency Services are called out due to a guest’s fault (including for false fire alarm call outs), fees will be passed on to you.

Pet fees are applicable and pets should be included when you book. Please don’t leave pets on the balcony as they may bark or meow, and balconies may not be safe for pets left alone.

If you are locked out (e.g. left the key inside the unit, lost the remote), our physical attendance will be charged at $50. Any locksmith or any additional expenses required will be on-charged to you. Loss of key/fob/remote will be charged at cost plus administration fee of $20/item lost.

Check-out time is 10am unless otherwise agreed. If the cleaner cannot clean on time, a delayed entry fee ($10 for every 10 minutes delay) will apply. If you require late check-out, please contact us 24 hours before check-out and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request. If you request a very late check-out, another night of booking may be required as we won’t be able to accommodate last minute booking request on the same night.

If you leave any items behind, please advise us immediately. We can post them back to you (except for perishables, flammables, illegal items or items that are impractical to post). We will charge postage cost plus $50 to compensate for our time. We can also store them for $20/item for up to 3 days for you or a friend to retrieve them. We accept no responsibility if any items left behind were damaged, missing or thrown out by our cleaners.

Where a porta cot (or any baby/kid item) is provided, this is used at the guest’s own risk. The owner and hosts do not accept any liability should anything occur during its use.

Please ask for our consent if you operate a business from the premises where you will expect visiting customers. This includes consultation, training, buying/selling or any personal services. We are happy to consent depending on risks and the impact on the neighbours.

Our cleaners do their best to provide quality cleaning. Though no one is perfect, and if there is any cleaning issues, please notify us within 4 hours of check-in; and allow our cleaners to rectify those issues in a timely manner.

By booking with us, you agree to these house rules.