The place was exactly as described, and Julian provided a ton of information in advance. In particular, the shower was great--good water pressure and plenty of hot water--and the place was very quiet. I was disappointed with the neighborhood, though. Southbank is much more of tourist hub than I expected. The restaurants, bars, etc. along the river are very corporate, generic, and lacking in character--with mediocre, overpriced food and drinks. I'd hoped for more of a local neighborhood feel. I'm guessing no one who lives in Melbourne ever goes there unless they have visitors in town (e.g., Navy Pier in Chicago or Times Square in NYC). That said, it's a great location for visiting the botanical gardens and National Gallery, which are both must-sees, and close to public transportation.