Name: Mantra 2 Bond Street
Address: Sydney, AU
Price range: From $186

Mantra 2 Bond Street, SydneyMantra 2 Bond Street in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 92 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $186 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mantra 2 Bond Street is a four-star aparthotel situated in the Sydney central business district. It offers self-contained studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, along with penthouses and junior suites. Most units feature city views and include full kitchens with dishwashers and microwaves. Guests can use the rooftop pool and spa that overlooks the harbour, the fitness centre, or the on-site bar and restaurant. The property is a short walk from the local train station and Circular Quay, making it suitable for business travellers or groups of up to six people. While the apartments provide practical amenities, some guests have noted that certain room interiors appear dated.What stands out

Rooftop pool and spa

Fully equipped kitchens

Near train and ferry links

On-site gym and restaurant

Watch out for

Dated room interiors

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