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Rooms

All Mantra Southbank apartments feature a laundry and full kitchen with microwave, four-ring cooktop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, and chinaware/cutlery for four guests. Bedding comprises triple cotton sheets and duvets, and there is a pillow menu with five options. High-speed and dial-up Internet access is available (surcharge).

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Direct-dial phone
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker

• Kitchen
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Desk
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

On-site on floor 18 are a 15-metre indoor heated pool, sauna, spa tub, and small gym with exercise machines such as a treadmill and bike.

Approximately 200 metres away are the Queen Victoria Gardens with expansive walking and jogging tracks. A popular exercise route also extends right along the Yarra River via the Southbank Promenade (a similar distance from the apartments). Albert Park is less than 2 km away and encompasses some 225 hectares of sporting and recreational facilities for jogging, cycling, swimming, walking, diving, netball, tennis, indoor cricket, squash, cricket, soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowls, boating, golf, and table tennis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

• Golfing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Sailing nearby
• Racquetball/squash nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby

• Aerobics nearby
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

Opened in 2002, the Mantra Southbank are located within Melbourne’s arts and entertainment district, just 200 metres from Southbank Promenade’s host of restaurants, cafés, and boutiques, and approximately the same distance from the Concert Hall, Arts Centre, and National Gallery on St Kilda Road. The central business district is 0.5 km away, across the Yarra River via a choice of bridges. The top floor of the 18-level apartment block houses the recreational facilities including a 15-metre indoor heated pool, sauna, spa tub, and gym.

A high-speed Internet kiosk is located on the ground floor between Olivers Kitchen restaurant and the foyer. Parking is secure, on-site, undercover, and complimentary. A mini bookshop in the lobby offers a range of popular titles and CDs for sale, and PlayStation games are available for hire from reception. Also available from reception (for purchase) are aromatherapy relaxation packs, kids’ fun activity packs, and a range of pantry packs of ready-made meals.

A complimentary local map highlighting fitness routes, key shops, and major points of interest is available from the front desk/concierge staff. A convenience store selling many basic staple items for the kitchen is located less than 0.5 km away. The apartment block is home to permanent, long-term, and short-term residents. Room service is available over breakfast hours and in the evening from early to mid evening.

Self parking:
Covered and secure for AU$15 per night.

Business facilities at the Mantra Southbank include an Internet kiosk and three meeting/function rooms. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Internet access: A high-speed Internet kiosk is located on lobby level. Access is available for a surcharge (charged per minute).

Conference/function rooms: There are three meeting/function rooms. The largest is 67 square metres and holds up to 80 guests for cocktails, and the smallest is 21.5 square metres and accommodates 12 guests for a boardroom meeting. Rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows, and a wide range of audiovisual equipment is available for hire.

Other: Facsimiles and photocopies may be handled by front desk staff (surcharges).

• 24-hour front desk
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Number of rooms: 130
• Number of floors: 18
• Audio-visual equipment
• Babysitting or child care
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Business services
• Coffee shop or café
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Concierge services
• Conference room(s)
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning service
• Elevator/lift
• Event catering
• Exhibit space

• Fitness equipment
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - surcharge
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Medical assistance available
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Multilingual staff
• Parking (secure)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking garage
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Sauna
• Secretarial services
• Spa tub
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Tour assistance

Policies

Extra-person charges apply.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking. A surcharge applies to both.
Photo identification is required from guests paying in cash. Guests paying by cash must pay for their accommodation up front in full and leave a security deposit which is at the discretion of reception staff.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 2 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

Location Details

Melbourne Airport (MEL): Approximate travel time is 30 minutes and distance is 26 km.

Getting there:The easiest routes from the airport to the Pacific International Apartments - Southbank are by taxi, car, shuttle, or limousine (corporate car). Car rentals are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$50

Directions (subject to change without notice): The hotel is located on City Road, Southbank.

By car (click here)

Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 30 minutes

Driving direction from Melbourne Airport (MEL): Exit the airport and take the Tullamarine Freeway, heading south for approximately 10 km and following sign-posted directions to the city. The freeway becomes the Citylink Tollway at Strathmore. Continue for approximately 11 km. Bear left at the ramp at Port Melbourne. Continue along the Westgate Freeway eastbound at Port Melbourne for 1.1 km then continue along the Westgate Freeway through Southbank for 1.4 km. Take the ramp to access Power Street. Turn right at Kavanagh Street and then right at Southbank Boulevard. Turn left at a second Kavanagh Street, then left at Fanning Street. Finally, turn left at City Road, Southbank. Those travelling on the Citylink Tollway without an e-TAG device fitted should phone 13 26 29 (within Australia) in advance of travel to arrange an appropriate tollway pass or, if retrospective payment is required, the driver should phone the same phone number as soon as possible on the same day of travel to arrange payment.

By shuttle (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: Approximately 40 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$17 per person one way.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle bus services depart the airport for the central business district at regular intervals. Guests should ask at the airport information counter for the departure point for the shuttle service which stops at Pacific International Apartments - Southbank. Guests should stress that it is the “Southbank” property required (as there are other Pacific International Properties in Melbourne). Guests may book a return shuttle transfer with the front desk at the hotel (please allow at least 1–2 days notice if possible).

By limousine (click here)

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: Approximately 30 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Prices upon application

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Limousine/corporate car transfers may be pre-arranged at the time of booking accommodation. Return transfers may be arranged through the front desk.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.

• High-speed Internet access is available in apartments and at the lobby level Internet kiosk for AU$0.55 per minute (maximum charge is AU$27.50 per day)
• Guestroom dial-up Internet access is AU$1.25 (guest must have local service provider number)
• Rollaways/sofa beds are AU$35 per night to make up
• Cots are AU$10 per night
• Pay movies are AU$14.95 each
• Parking is AU$15 per night This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Olivers Kitchen - Breakfast is hot/cold buffet and à la carte, and dinner is à la carte. Modern Australian fare. Licensed with lounge area for guests requiring bar service. Located on lobby level. Open for breakfast and dinner daily.

Address

31 City Road

Melbourne, VIC 3006

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Melbourne, Vic., Australia (MEL-Tullamarine)

Area:

South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia