Mantra on Russell, MelbourneMantra on Russell in Melbourne, Australia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 64 of 188 hotels we score in Melbourne. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.3, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $110 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mantra on Russell is an apartment hotel situated at 222 Russell Street in the Melbourne central business district. Opened in 2016, the property offers 220 self-contained studios and multi-bedroom apartments, many featuring private balconies and kitchen facilities. It serves travellers needing functional stays near Bourke Street Mall, Chinatown, and Queen Victoria Market. On-site facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, and a gymnasium. The hotel also provides a restaurant, bar, and 24-hour reception. While the apartments are spacious and well-maintained, the interior design is functional rather than luxurious.What stands out

Heated indoor pool and sauna

Self-contained apartments with kitchens

Close to major CBD attractions

On-site gym and laundry services

Watch out for

Rooms are functional rather than glamorous

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