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Mantra On Russell Melbourne
222 Russell Street
Melbourne Central Business District
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia

https://www.mantraonrussell.com.au/


Aging But Spacious Hotel In The City Centre

(Ratings: On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 = Worst and 10 = Best)
Overall: 7
Visited: Sep-2024
Ambience & Setting: 6
Food & Beverage: 8
Service: 8
Value for Money: 7
Budget about AUD $590 / SGD $525 per person.
- $525 Accommodation 4D3N


Nearby Attractions: Flinders Street Railway Station, Federation Square, Melbourne Museum, Shrine Of Remembrance, Eureka Tower, Yarra Bend Park, Southbank Promenade, Queen Victoria Market, Immigration Museum, Police Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, Royal Exhibition Building And Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Zoo, Luna Park, St Kilda Pier, Royal Botanic Gardens, Woodlands Historic Park, Brighton Beach, Koorie Heritage Trust, Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, St Paul's Cathedral


Hotel Facilities: Business Centre, Free Wi-Fi, 1 Restaurant (Home Kitchen And Bar), Gymnasium, 1 Lounge (Lobby Lounge), Cable Television, Meeting Rooms, Swimming Pool, Sauna, In-Room Kitchenette, On-Site Parking, Currency Exchange Service


Hotel Activities: Work Out, Internet Surfing, Meetings, Cooking, Swimming, Sauna, Spa


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Introduction
Located about 30 minutes drive away from the Tullamarine international airport in Melbourne, Australia, the Mantra On Russell Melbourne is both a serviced apartment and 4-star hotel, offering dated but fully-equipped liveable spaces with the attractive perk of being conveniently located in the city centre. Mantra On Russell Melbourne offers a comfortable stay at good value.


Ambience
Ambience at Mantra On Russell Melbourne is dated, with minimal decor and shades of grey. Beyond this however, the high floors offer a good lookout over the city, and for the affordability, is an area we can overlook in favour of the value for money.


Room
Rooms at Mantra On Russell Melbourne are spacious and comfortable. We stayed at the 1-bedroom Studio Apartment, which has a comfortable bed, spacious working desk, and basic kitchenette for quick meals. The in-room wi-fi is fast and stable, while the bathroom is decently stocked with fresh amenities.


Food
Food at Mantra On Russell Melbourne is served at the Home Kitchen And Bar, quality of dishes was well-executed and delicious. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet, and it's worthwhile to make advance bookings. They also offer complimentary still and sparkling water outside the conference rooms, which is a plus.


Service
Service at Mantra On Russell Melbourne is friendly and accommodating. Staff were polite and very helpful in ensuring guests requests were fulfilled. Housekeeping is hardworking and efficient, cleaning up spaces thoroughly.


Facilities & Activities
The facilities and activities at Mantra On Russell Melbourne are adequate. The gymnasium is small but well-equipped, while the indoor heated pool was welcoming. There's a small sauna on-site, and massage parlours just adjacent. Meetings rooms are decently equipped. The best thing about Mantra On Russell Melbourne is their convenient location, within walking distance to a variety of shopping, entertainment, and dining options.


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