Everyone has had experience with photos that over-sell what turns out to be an underwhelming apartment. As good as the photos of this place appear, they undersell a genuinely beautiful space that is thoughtfully decorated, beautifully finished and generously stocked, with luxurious linen, European appliances, and enough of the essentials of kitchen hardware, crockery and utensils to make a choice between it and the average hotel 'self-catering' alternatives no contest at all. Here its less than a hundred metres to grocery and fruit and vegetable supplies and a liquor store, but a host of dining out options as well in Flinders Lane behind and in Federation Sq across the road. A great position for Melbourne's sporting and transport options is one plus, but so is the relaxed and friendly welcome from Rob who made check-in easy and who lives on the same floor, ready to assist with anything we needed. It's actually pretty hard to think of a reason to choose a hotel if you're in Melbourne for three nights or more!