This is not a holiday / business apartment. Building is 'being renovated' they told us (on arrival, not on forehand!) Renovated is not the word, it is a construction site.
One night we had to climb over scaffolding to get in. Builders walking in and out the apartment and no response on complaints, no compensation.
Even when they will finish the project it will be lousy, poor quality of renovations, poor hygiene standards.

Let's cut to the chase. I was bitten by bed bugs. I know I was not the only guest to be so affected. Management were outstandingly rude and unhelpful. They did not address the problem and instead of giving me partial or full refunds they accused me of causing the problem. Do not stay here. Stay away!

Facilities were basic - the so called full kitchen only had a couple of dirty saucepans and a filthy bent fry pan. There were no cleaning materials. The pool 'in complex' is in a house down the street and is tiny.

Read the other reviews on this page carefully, but most of all bear in mind that you risk an expensive fumigation of your luggage if you stay here.

Pros: Good location. Close to trams. 30 mins walk to city. Quiet, safe neighbourhood. Restaurants and cafes nearby. Apartment clean, bright and cheerful.

Cons: Entrance and stairwell filthy with the ambience of a slum (in contrast to the apartment itself). The building exterior not much better. Long, narrow driveway, hazardous for vehicles. No matches for the gas stove nor washing up liquid was provided. We were assured there was a queen sized bed - it was actually an old, uncomfortable double and so awful that I actually slept on the floor. The small TV only receives the three local commercial channels.

I stayed at 200 Toorak Road which was leasted by Aston Apartments of Powell Street. I have to say that I am glad I paid the additional money reading the other reviews!

We had a 2 bedroom apartment which seemed new, freah, light and very safe and secure. The location was very convenient, just across from south Yarra Station and a few blocks from Chapel Street.

The apartment was not well insulated, despite the mild temperatures (22 celcius) it was very warm in the living areas and there was considerable street noise and full morning sun which made having a relaxing lie in somewhat impossible. I am not sure where the "serviced" came from but our room was not tended to at all during our stay.

However the apartment was well appointed, with new appliances and broadband internet and had washing facilities, so we were able to wash our own towels.