The Blackman

is perky and chic, on the City’s edge, with kitchenettes + gym / 452 St Kilda Rd / 9039 1444 / artserieshotels. com.au; sibs The Cullen and The Olsen (see above) also offer long-term residences; Ovolo is top value + central / 19 Little Bourke St / City / 8692 0777 / ovolohotels.com; or, pick a flat or house from boutiquestays.com.au, some Fido-friendly.