This place has a few things going for it, but many things that prevent it from getting a good recommendation. It's in good location close to the toll ways and Lygon St. It has off-street parking but if you have a large car you are limited to hopefully getting one of the 4 rear parks as the side parking will only take small cars. The rear parking is very awkward to get into as well. Then as you check-in they want far more personal information than is necessary or required and a security deposit, but there is no mini bar, so why the security deposit! (8 days after checkout my deposit was returned - their 'story' is to blame the banks for the delay) So you leave reception feeling less than welcome and untrusted. It appears to have had new carpet laid in the last few years, but it appears to have not been laid well with it not sitting right and is loose fitting in places. Walking to your room, it feels dark and dirty. The place is actually quite clean but it is old, and feels old. The bathroom is the best area of the room, bright and white and functional, let down by the odd broken tile in the shower and chipped fittings. The room is clean but the dull colors do nothing to lift your spirit. Neither do the cupboard doors that have dropped and don't fit together well. You can cook on the electric range top or use the tiny microwave but we didn't bother. The 1/2 bar fridge is without doubt the smallest we have ever seen as is the flat screen TV. We wouln't stay again.