For proximity to the Melbourne Recital Centre this hotel cannot be beaten (but don't follow Google walking instructions, lol! I walked around the block in pouring rain doing that! Turn right out of front door not left!) Even though my room on this trip was on the first floor directly above the entrance, I was amazed how quiet my room was - no noise from other apartments or outside. Even sitting out on the tiny balcony was an enjoyable experience. The apartment I stayed in was spotlessly clean & included everything I might have needed convenience wise (dishwasher, washer & dryer, etc).