Summary:
WELCOME TO THE SOPHIA

Soft light spills through the arched windows onto timber floors, and the original drapery sign still fades across the wall beside you. This is life inside the Dimmeys building, a Swan Street landmark since 1907, with Richmond's cafes and bars waiting downstairs.

◈ Stroll to the MCG, Rod Laver Arena and AAMI Park
◈ Trams at your door, Richmond station an easy walk
◈ Unwind in the shared spa, sauna, cinema and rooftop
◈ Secure car space included, optional second on request

The Space:
THE STREET HUMS BELOW, THE LIGHT POURS IN

Some places you stay in. This one you settle into. Morning light pours through two great arched windows, catching the timber beams overhead and the faded blue letters of the old drapery sign, painted back when this building was a drapery store. It's still there, keeping you company over your first coffee.

This is the Dimmeys building, a Swan Street landmark since 1907, its clock tower rising above the street. Down below, Swan Street carries on with its cafes, bars and game-day crowds. Up here, the ceilings rise, the light softens and the pace slows to yours.

The Sophia wears its love of Italian design in every room. Each piece was chosen with real care, from the Murano glass chandelier by Tonchi to the hand-painted Bromley sideboard against the old brick, and every one of them is here to be lived with, not just admired.

After a day at the MCG or wandering Swan Street, come home, sink into soft leather and let the evening find you. Head up to the rooftop as the city lights come on, or unwind in the building's spa and sauna before a long dinner under the chandelier.

▶ LIVING AND DINING
◈ Sink into the B&B Italia sofas beneath two soaring arched windows
◈ The original drapery sign, still painted across the heritage wall
◈ A hand-painted Bromley sideboard, bright against the faded old wall
◈ Dinner at the Herman Miller table, under a Murano glass chandelier by Tonchi
◈ Gilded side tables and Natuzzi sideboards
◈ Smart TV for a night in

▶ KITCHEN
◈ Kristalia BCN stools at the island for coffee, wine and conversation while someone cooks
◈ Gas cooktop, oven and dishwasher
◈ Coffee machine, kettle and toaster
◈ Cookware, crockery and glassware for cooking in

▶ THE MASTER BEDROOM
◈ Queen bed under a high ceiling, made up with fresh, crisp linen
◈ Mirrored built-in robes
◈ Private ensuite with a walk-in shower

▶ THE SECOND BEDROOM
◈ Queen bed with an upholstered headboard and mirrored bedside tables
◈ Built-in robes

▶ BATHROOMS
◈ Two full bathrooms, so nobody waits in the morning
◈ The main bathroom has a bathtub for a long soak after a big day

▶ EURO LAUNDRY
◈ Washing machine and dryer

▶ HEATING & COOLING
◈ Split system heating & cooling in the main living area
◈ Central heating throughout

▶ THE BUILDING
◈ Shared spa, sauna, gym, private cinema and billiards room
◈ Rooftop terrace with a BBQ, city skyline views and the clock tower right beside you

▶ GOOD TO KNOW
◈ Staying on Swan Street puts you right in the thick of it, which is half the joy. On game days and weekend nights the street comes alive below, and it's all part of the energy that makes this neighbourhood so loved
◈ The building's facilities are shared with residents, so a little courtesy goes a long way. Hours and building rules are shared before arrival

▶ MINUT NOISE SENSOR
There's a sensor in the living area. This is NOT a camera or recording device. It measures noise levels, environment (temperature and humidity) and occupancy (motion and the number of nearby devices) only. It does not record audio. Data appears as graphs and numbers, never images or recordings.

▶ CHECKING IN
◈ Choose how you'd like to arrive with either a personal welcome from our concierge, or self check-in on your own schedule
◈ Concierge welcome: we'll meet you at the building, walk you through the apartment and hand over your keys. Flights and plans shift, so we'll coordinate your arrival time with you after booking, usually on the day
◈ Self check-in: collect your keys from KeyNest, a secure local Key Exchange Service used by hosts around the world, at IGA Local Grocer, 160 Cremorne Street, 658m from the apartment. Pick them up on your way in. A ride-share or rental car makes it effortless

NOTE: From time to time there may be a change to this process for reasons outside our control. This will be communicated to all affected guests in advance.


▶ KEY FEATURES
◈ BUILDING LEVEL: 1, with lift access
◈ PARKING: One secure car space included. A second is available for an additional fee, just ask us before arrival and we'll confirm the rate and availability
◈ HEATING/COOLING: Split system in the living area, central heating
◈ WASHER AND DRYER: Yes, in the apartment
◈ LINEN AND TOWELS: Fresh, crisp linen and towels provided
◈ BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY: Basic starter supply provided
◈ SMART TV: Yes, with streaming apps. Bring your own logins for Netflix, Stan, Disney and the like
◈ SPA, SAUNA AND GYM: Shared, in the building
◈ NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Coles, right downstairs
◈ NEAREST TRAM: Route 70 on Swan Street, at the door, into the city
◈ NEAREST STATIONS: East Richmond, about a 5-minute walk, and Richmond, about 7 minutes
◈ MELBOURNE CBD: About 2km

Guest Access:
The whole apartment is yours: both bedrooms, two bathrooms, the living and dining room beneath the arches, the kitchen and the laundry. You'll also share the building's spa, sauna, gym, private cinema, billiards room and rooftop terrace with residents, and one secure car space is included. Our concierge will welcome you in person, or you can collect your keys from KeyNest on your way in. Make yourself at home and enjoy your stay.

The Neighborhood:
COFFEE ON SWAN STREET, THE MCG A STROLL AWAY
The Dimmeys clock tower has stood over Swan Street for more than a century, and the street below is where Richmond comes to eat, drink and gather. Cafes spill onto the footpath in the morning, and by evening the wine bars, pubs and restaurants fill up. The Corner Hotel, a Melbourne live music institution, is a short stroll west.

This is also Melbourne's sporting heart. The MCG is around 15 minutes on foot, with Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park and the rest of Melbourne Park close by, so on game day you simply walk to the ground with the crowd and wander home after.

For slower moments, the Yarra River runs just south of Cremorne, with walking and cycling trails along its banks, and the Royal Botanic Gardens are a quick ride across the river. Coles is right downstairs for everything else.

Getting Around:
Swan Street puts the city, the sport and the river all within easy reach.

▶ ON FOOT
◈ Swan Street cafes, bars and restaurants, right outside
◈ Coles supermarket, right downstairs
◈ The MCG, around 15 minutes
◈ Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park and Melbourne Park, a comfortable walk
◈ The Yarra River trails, just south of Cremorne

▶ A SHORT RIDE
◈ Route 70 tram at the door, straight into the city and on to Docklands
◈ East Richmond station, about a 5-minute walk, and Richmond station, about 7 minutes, with trains across Melbourne
◈ Melbourne CBD, about 2km
◈ The Royal Botanic Gardens and South Yarra, a quick ride across the river
◈ Melbourne Airport, about 30 minutes by car, traffic depending

Other Things to Note:
SAME-DAY BOOKINGS
We have a one-day booking lead time to arrange housekeeping and check-in for the following day. For last-minute bookings we can't always guarantee a 3pm check-in, especially where there's a departing guest. Priority goes to guests who've booked ahead.

EARLY CHECK-IN
After booking, and up to the morning of arrival, you can request a paid early check-in for a nominated time. It's subject to approval and depends on departing guests. If you definitely need earlier access, consider booking the night before.

LATE CHECK-OUT
If you'd like a little longer, paid late check-outs are available subject to availability.

STARTER SUPPLIES
The apartment is stocked to get you started: toiletries, fresh towels, tea, coffee and kitchen basics, plus a few dishwasher and laundry pods. It's enough to begin your stay rather than last the whole time. If you run low, Coles is right downstairs.

BUILDING FACILITIES
The spa, sauna, gym, private cinema, billiards room and rooftop terrace are shared with residents. Please follow the building rules, which we'll share before arrival.

PARKING
One secure car space is included. A second is available for an additional fee. Just ask us before arrival and we'll confirm the rate and availability.

BABY EQUIPMENT FOR HIRE
For safety and hygiene, we recommend our preferred baby-hire companies for any equipment you need. Just ask.

LONG STAYS
Stays of 28 nights or more require at least one paid mid-stay clean each month so our team can clean, maintain and inspect the home. This is non-negotiable, and we can tailor the frequency with you.

POTENTIAL FOR NOISE
You're on Swan Street, in the heart of Richmond's dining and sporting precinct. On game days, event nights and weekends the street has a lively buzz, and you may hear everyday city and tram sounds. It's all part of staying right in the thick of it.

Interaction with Guests:
We're available before, during and after your stay. On arrival, choose a face-to-face welcome from our concierge or collect your keys from KeyNest on your way in, whichever suits your plans. Reach us any time through the messaging app or directly on our concierge line. We value your privacy and are here when you need us, invisible when you don't.