I stayed in the apartment for a month, and was more than happy there. The location is perfect – right on the edge of Richmond where it’s not too busy, but very close to everything you could possibly need. There’s even a Macca’s within 250 metres of the building! It has secure undercover parking under the building, which was important for me (as I had hired a car).
The apartment is in a fairly large (but surprisingly quiet) complex. It provides comfortable accommodation and has everything you could need for your stay. The furnishings and fittings are getting a little tired, but are functional and more than adequate. This not not a “luxury, high end” type apartment, but it is certainly more than reasonable value for the price.
I can’t comment on the TV because I never turned it on, but everything else worked fine – including the air conditioning.
Although it was not essential for me (because I was there in Summer), guests should be aware that the apartment doesn’t have a dryer. It just has a rather flimsy folding airer. This could make things a little tricky when the weather is cooler.
All in all, I can thoroughly recommend the apartment. It is not luxurious, but you would not expect it to be for the price. It’s a comfortable, convenient, pleasant base for your stay in Melbourne.