The studio apartment is a good base to get around the neighborhood and to Melbourne in general via the trams. Two small grocery stores are a block or too away, and much more selection on Smith Street (great street).
While the building is old with some colorful residents, the unit is fairly comfortable and decent value for the neighborhood versus a hotel. Workspace is somewhat limited and the internet connection sometimes unreliable, but cafes are plentiful if not working in the office.
Alex communicates well and check in and out were easy.