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About the Hotel

222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000

Rooms & Apartments

Mantra on Russell offers Studio, One, and Two-Bedroom Apartments with kitchenettes or full kitchens. Each includes an LCD TV, work desk, and wireless broadband. Most have private balconies with city views. Rooms feature timber furniture, soundproof windows, and air conditioning.

Dining at Home Kitchen

Home Kitchen & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine with seasonal ingredients. The restaurant offers buffet stations, an à la carte dinner menu, and event catering. Breakfast includes local produce, and lunch options range from hot meals to light bites.

Leisure & Wellness

The hotel has an indoor heated pool under a glass roof, a spa, sauna, and a gym with Technogym equipment. Guests can swim under the stars or relax in the steam room after a workout.

Central Melbourne Location

Mantra on Russell is a 5-minute walk from Bourke Street Mall, Federation Square, and Flinders Street Station. Nearby attractions include the Queen Victoria Markets, Melbourne Aquarium, and the MCG. The hotel is 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport.

Services & Events

The hotel provides 24-hour reception, concierge, secure parking, and same-day laundry. Conference facilities accommodate up to 250 delegates with AV equipment and catering by Home Kitchen. Accessible rooms and service animal-friendly policies are available.

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Studio Apartment

Max:

2 persons

345 sq. feet

Coffee machine

Heating

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One-Bedroom Premium Apartment

Max:

2 persons

715 sq. feet

Coffee machine

Heating

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One-Bedroom Apartment

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2 persons

715 sq. feet

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Getting around

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City Centre

Melbourne2300 ft

Airports

Essendon Fields (MEB) 9.6 mi

Tullamarine (MEL) 13.8 mi

Train

Parliament Train Station1700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

AUD 45 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

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

Map view

222 Russell Street, Melbourne, Australia, 3000

City landmarks

Casino

Crown Melbourne

1.3 mi

Stadium

Melbourne Cricket Ground

1.4 mi

Landmark

Eureka Skydeck

5100 ft

Gallery

National Gallery of Victoria

2400 ft

Aquarium

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

1.1 mi

Botanical Garden

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

1.5 mi

Landmark

Collins Street

4100 ft

Square

Federation Square

2800 ft

Gallery

Arts Centre Melbourne

5000 ft

Landmark

Shrine of Remembrance

1.4 mi

Landmark

Royal Exhibition Building

4200 ft

Mall

Block Arcade

2600 ft

Museum

Old Melbourne Gaol

2400 ft

Museum

Melbourne Museum

4000 ft

Parking area

Docklands Stadium

1.3 mi

Park

Fitzroy Gardens

5000 ft

Park

Carlton Gardens

4200 ft

Landmark

Acmi

2600 ft

Church

St Paul's Cathedral

2800 ft

Museum

Immigration Museum

4900 ft

Public Building

Parliament House of Victoria

2200 ft

Landmark

Hosier Lane

2100 ft

Stadium

Rod Laver Arena

1.1 mi

Zoo

Melbourne Zoo

2.0 mi

Museum

Old Treasury Building

2900 ft

Church

St Patrick's Cathedral

3000 ft

Monument

Cooks' Cottage

4700 ft

Nearby

Library

State Library Victoria

1100 ft

Little Bourke Street

Chinatown

600 ft

Store

Melbourne Central

1900 ft

Restaurants

Stalactites

200 ft

177-183 Lonsdale St

Home Kitchen & Bar

100 ft

222 Russell St

Dragon Hot Pot

300 ft

Level 1 Shop 27/210 Little Lonsdale St QV Centre

Crystal Jade Restaurant

200 ft

154 Little Bourke St

Dahu Peking Duck Restaurant

200 ft

171 Little Bourke St

Aunty Franklee

300 ft

205-207 Russell St Chinatown

Shark Fin House

400 ft

131 Little Bourke St

Sichuan House

200 ft

22-26 Corrs Lane

Shou Sumiyaki

200 ft

160 Bourke St

Izakaya Chuji Japanese Restaurant

300 ft

165 Lonsdale Street

Sweetie & Moustache Dessert Lounge

400 ft

205 Russell St Level 3-4

Ginza Teppanyaki

400 ft

139 Little Bourke St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

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.