Having stayed in Loris' apartment for 6 weeks, I can testify to it's comfort.

Best called a 'studio', it is small, but functional with a comfortable bed (I'm 6'2") and a great shower. There are sound-proofed windows that, once shut tightly, ensure that the apartment is quiet.

The location is central, which was the main reason I chose this place. I walked everywhere - it's a 15 min walk to Southbank (bottom of the city) and a 20 min walk to Lygon street (very top of the city). It's also about 15 mins to either side of the city (East and West). It's only a brief stroll to get to any of the brilliant theatres. Due to work, I would often have to walk through the city very late at night. There are definitely some dodgy parts of Melbourne CBD, but this is just far enough away for them not to be a major issue.

Loris and his partner were very accommodating hosts - if anything was wrong, they fixed it instantly. Including coaxing the sink disposal back to life, and replacing a miniscule school locker with a small wardrobe - a necessity and now a permanent fixture.

The downsides were minor: television reception was non-existent, nada. The room is very dark at all hours, and the only window faces another dark building opposite. But this would only matter if you were coming to Melbourne to watch TV or sit in your room all day - which I dearly hope you're not. The desk is hilariously minuscule - it just fits an open laptop. There is no other table, but there is a breakfast bar. Lastly, the fittings and furniture, like the sofa, is rather ancient and clearly left over from the building's days as Quest serviced apartments. The upholstery on said sofa, was so dirty and stained that I had to strip it and wash it in the (very excellent) laundry facilities right there in the apartment. They came up a treat, if I say so myself.

Aside from these minor issues, I would definitely recommend this little place. Perfect for a few weeks in brilliant Melbourne.