When you stay somewhere for an extended period of time, you really do want it to feel like home. I stayed in Icon #309 for about a month, and enjoyed every minute of it. Let me count the ways...
#1. Location. You can't beat this building for location. At first, I was a little disappointed given it seems like it's in the middle of nowhere. But once you start exploring, you realize St. Kilda, Windsor, and Prahran are pretty much all within walking distance. There are about 5 different trams and a bus line right across the street.
#2. Amenities. The apartment is tastefully furnished with everything you'd need for a long stay. One thing I always judge a place on is whether or not they have an iron and ironing board. Tick and tick! While I didn't use the gym (too small) or public areas (too boring), that's got nothing to do with the hosts.
#3. Responsiveness. Natalia and Renat were more than responsive to everything I needed. I'm a little particular, and the hosts went way above and beyond to make my stay enjoyable. The unit was freshly painted, steam cleaned, and pressure washed. I'd say that's gold star service.
If you're looking to stay in a fashionable building with a great location, or just want the peace of mind to know your hosts will look after you, this is it.