Mantra on Jolimont, MelbourneMantra on Jolimont in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 142 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.0, Agoda 3.0. Rooms from about $98 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mantra on Jolimont is an eight-storey apartment hotel situated on Jolimont Road in East Melbourne. Located directly opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the property provides access to Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park, and the Botanic Gardens. The building contains 133 air-conditioned apartments, ranging from studios to two-bedroom layouts, featuring kitchenettes or full kitchens. Guests can use the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and hot tub. This hotel suits travellers who prefer a quiet residential setting near major sporting venues and parks. While the apartments offer practical facilities like in-room laundry, on-site parking is limited and requires a fee.What stands out

Near major sporting arenas

Kitchen facilities in apartments

Outdoor swimming pool

Watch out for

Limited paid parking

Uncomfortable lounge seating

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