The apartment is bright, with big windows. Unlike most places we looked at in central Victoria, it has a large window in the bedroom - which contributes to the feeling of size and openness. However, the balcony is in the shade in the afternoons and looks straight into the neighbouring building. The view from the side window, over the Parliament buildings across the sea to the Olympic Mountains in the USA, is wonderful - especially because you are on the 12th floor. The wood floor gives a warm feeling to the space. The bedroom is large with an extension towards the bathroom where you can easily spread out your stuff. The design is clever, in that you can access the one bathroom from the bedroom and from the hall.
The kitchen is well laid out and easily large enough for 2 people to work in it at the same time. Very high quality Henkell knives, Tefal pots and pans etc. Lots of spices and other extras in the kitchen and an Nespresso coffee maker with a milk frother attachment for making cappuccinos!
We had a small problem with the microwave but Cory and Nicole dealt with that straight away.
Although the apartment is right behind the Empress Hotel (so very central) the area is quieter than most places downtown because Humbolt St on one side is a no-through road and very few cars use Fairfield Road on the other side. The building is very secure and the check-in/-out was very easy.