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About the Hotel

222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000

Mantra on Russell is located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, making it ideal for business and leisure travelers. This deluxe hotel features heritage architecture paired with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy easy access to Melbourne's iconic attractions and vibrant shopping scene. Its blend of historical charm and contemporary services sets it apart in the bustling city.

Location

Situated just a short walk from major attractions such as Bourke Street Mall and Federation Square, the hotel offers a prime location for exploring Melbourne. Guests can easily access diverse dining, shopping, and cultural experiences nearby. Public transportation options are readily available, connecting guests to the greater Melbourne area and beyond. The hotel is conveniently located 30 minutes from Melbourne International Airport.

Rooms

Spacious Studio, One, and Two Bedroom Apartments are available, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience. Most apartments include a private balcony offering stunning city views. Amenities such as an LCD television, work desk, and kitchenette or full kitchen facilities enhance the stay. The decor features heavy timber furniture and rich soft furnishings.

Eat & Drink

Located on-site, Home Kitchen & Bar provides a modern Australian dining experience with a menu emphasizing local produce. The restaurant's culinary stations offer a unique buffet-style experience, catering to various tastes and budgets. Guests can enjoy flexible dining options including lunch and dinner menus designed by talented chefs. Thoughtful service is a highlight, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.

Leisure & Business

An indoor heated pool, spa, sauna, and fully equipped gymnasium serve as leisure facilities for guests. Conference facilities can accommodate up to 250 delegates, with customizable catering options available from Home Kitchen & Bar. The hotel's event spaces are designed to facilitate smooth-running meetings and social gatherings. A dedicated Conference Executive is available to assist with all event needs.

“The hotel's location in Chinatown made it incredibly easy to savor diverse dining options and explore Melbourne's vibrant culture.”view full review

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“A delightful hotel with excellent amenities and service” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(9.8)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 10 am

Amenities

Public parking is possible at a location nearby at AUD 45 per day.

Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs AUD 35 per person per day.

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets are not allowed.

Year renovated:2006

Number of floors:18

Number of rooms:221

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Studio Apartment

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

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Air conditioning

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One-Bedroom Premium Apartment

Max:

2 persons

66 m²

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One-Bedroom Apartment

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66 m²

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Melbourne700 m

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 15.5 km

Tullamarine (MEL) 22.2 km

Train

Parliament Train Station500 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious Comfort!

“The two-bedroom premium apartment was impressively spacious, providing ample room for all four of us. The responsive air conditioning and comfortable beds made our stay incredibly relaxing.” view full review

Homey Kitchenette!

“The kitchenette in the one-bedroom apartment was a great addition, making it easy to prepare light meals and snacks. This feature truly helped us feel at home during our stay.” view full review

Scrumptious Breakfast!

“I was delighted by the breakfast buffet, which offered a wonderful variety of delicious food options that fueled our mornings perfectly.” view full review

Included Parking Joy!

“Having parking included in our booking was a fantastic surprise. It made it so much more convenient for us during our stay, without any added hassle.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Babysitting/Child services
Baby pushchair
Children's buffet

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool
Sun terrace
Spa centre
Sauna
Steam room
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000

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222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000

City landmarks

Casino

Crown Melbourne

2.2 km

Stadium

Melbourne Cricket Ground

2.2 km

7 Riverside Qy Southbank

Eureka Skydeck

1.5 km

Gallery

National Gallery of Victoria

720 m

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

1.8 km

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

2.4 km

btwn Spring & Elizabeth Sts

Collins Street

1.2 km

Square

Federation Square

850 m

Gallery

Arts Centre Melbourne

1.5 km

Birdwood Ave

Shrine of Remembrance

2.2 km

Carlton Gardens 11 Nicholson Street

Royal Exhibition Building

1.3 km

Mall

Block Arcade

790 m

Museum

Old Melbourne Gaol

710 m

Museum

Melbourne Museum

1.2 km

Parking area

Docklands Stadium

2.0 km

Park

Fitzroy Gardens

1.5 km

Park

Carlton Gardens

1.3 km

Flinders Street Federation Square

Acmi

790 m

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

840 m

Museum

Immigration Museum

1.5 km

Public Building

Parliament House of Victoria

660 m

Hosier Lane

640 m

Stadium

Rod Laver Arena

1.8 km

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

3.3 km

Museum

Old Treasury Building

880 m

Church

St Patrick's Cathedral

890 m

Monument

Cooks' Cottage

1.4 km

Nearby

Library

State Library Victoria

320 m

Little Bourke Street

Chinatown

170 m

Store

Melbourne Central

570 m

Restaurants

Stalactites

60 m

177-183 Lonsdale St

Home Kitchen & Bar

30 m

222 Russell St

Dragon Hot Pot

70 m

Level 1 Shop 27/210 Little Lonsdale St QV Centre

Crystal Jade Restaurant

50 m

154 Little Bourke St

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant

60 m

171 Little Bourke St

Aunty Franklee

90 m

205-207 Russell St Chinatown

Shark Fin House

120 m

131 Little Bourke St

Sichuan House

50 m

22-26 Corrs Lane

Shou Sumiyaki

60 m

160 Bourke St

Izakaya Chuji Japanese Restaurant

70 m

165 Lonsdale Street

Sweetie & Moustache Dessert Lounge

100 m

205 Russell St Level 3-4

Ginza Teppanyaki

100 m

139 Little Bourke St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

great location

friendly staff

dining quality

pricey

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.5

Location

9.8

Service

8.8

Dining

7.5

David

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.4/10

The serviced apartment is spacious and clean, offering a great location surrounded by a variety of Asian and International dining options. The staff is friendly and accommodating, making the stay enjoyable despite some noise disturbances from a nearby nightclub. Value for money is reasonable considering the amenities provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are big and had been cleaned, though some aspects like vacuuming were missed. Despite this, they were equipped with all necessary amenities.

Service

8.0

The staff is friendly, centrally located in Chinatown providing a peaceful atmosphere at night. They were helpful and attentive during my stay.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect for exploring Melbourne on foot or taking the tram, with plenty of nearby dining options and shops.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good with various Asian and International food choices nearby. However, there could have been more variety in the offerings.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate, though noise from the nightclub nearby may impact the overall experience. Nonetheless, the convenient location makes up for it.

Matt

United Kingdom, February 2024

8.6/10

I loved my stay at the hotel! The rooms were spacious, modern, and spotlessly clean with great facilities like a washing machine and two toilets. Being right next to the swimming pool was a bonus. The service was top-notch, with staff that were extremely friendly and always willing to help. The convenient location near Chinatown and key attractions made exploring Melbourne a breeze. While the dining experience had room for improvement, the overall value for money was excellent.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms had plenty of space, modern facilities, and were lovely and clean. Being next to the swimming pool was a plus.

Service

9.0

The staff were naturally smiley, friendly, and incredibly helpful.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location in Melbourne CBD was perfect, close to Chinatown, shopping centers, and dining options.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were good value, but some dishes could use improvement. Freshly squeezed juice was a highlight.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a range of facilities to enhance the stay, making it convenient and enjoyable.

great location

dining quality

Sydney

United Kingdom, December 2023

9.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were incredibly cosy, offering great value for money in a perfect location. The facilities, including a dish washer, kitchen, washing machine, and dryer, made my stay even more comfortable. However, the only downside was the little extra cost that provided extra space and comfort.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were nicely decorated for the affordable price.

Service

9.0

The staff were super friendly and really helpful with everything we needed. They went above and beyond to assist us, especially when we needed help looking after our bags while we shopped and attended shows.

Location

10.0

The location was perfect for our needs, within walking distance to everything we wanted to visit. It was great for friends and close to many wonderful restaurants, offering plenty of things to do.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was really pleasing with quality offerings at well-priced and delicious meals. However, the breakfast may have seemed slightly overpriced for what you get.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, providing everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The added amenities were definitely worth it for the price.

Valerie

United Kingdom, May 2023

9.0/10

The hotel is simply amazing, with spacious rooms that include a kitchenette and a fabulous bath tub. It’s so close to the vibrant dining hub of Melbourne, making it a fantastic choice. The rooms are clean, well serviced, and surprisingly quiet, offering a peaceful stay.

Rooms

9.0

I loved the spacious room with the kitchenette and fabulous bath tub.

Service

9.0

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always going above and beyond to assist me. I would definitely stay here again for the fantastic service.

Location

10.0

The location is unbeatable, within walking distance of all the city's attractions and very central to the CBD. It couldn't be more convenient!

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was delightful, with a variety of delicious options to choose from. The restaurant is a gem in itself!

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers great facilities that cater to all your needs, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.