Mantra Bell City Preston 4.5 stars

Customer review rating 3.8/5 1,042 reviews

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Hotel extras

  • Access to major shopping quarter

  • Cafes, Restaurants, Bars and boutique eateries

  • Darebin Culture Arts Centre

  • Proximity to multicultural quarter

  • Close proximity to Preston Markets

Services in the hotel and nearby

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 10h00

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Services and practical information
  • WIFI/Internet Access
  • ParkingPaying
  • Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
  • 100% non-smoking hotel
  • Air conditioned
  • MELBOURNE AIRPORTPaying
  • Reception open 24 hours a day
  • LaundryPaying
  • Boutiques/shoppingPaying
Leisure and activities
  • Outdoor unheated pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Catering
  • BreakfastPaying
  • 2 restaurant(s)
Business services
  • 23 meeting room(s)
  • Copy/print service availablePaying
Information message

Hotel location

Mantra Bell City Preston

215 Bell Street
3072
preston
australia

Tel: +611300092872

Fax: (+61)3/94850066

Check-in from 14h00

Check out up to 10h00

  • By plane

    MELBOURNE AIRPORT At 18km / 11 miles - Shuttle paying

GPS :-37.746361, 145.008234

Your meetings and events

"Mantra Bell City offers the largest event facilityin Melbourne's northern suburbs. MantraBell City can accommodate functions of upto 500 in a variety of event layouts, spreadacross 3000sqm of indoor and outdoor space.the purpose-built lecture theatre, Mantra Bell City offers 15 rooms and multiple breakout areas, all supported by excellent facilities and audio-visual technologies.

Room descriptions and layouts

23 

meeting rooms

From 1 to 500 

attendees

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General equipment

  • Screen

  • Flipchart

  • Soundproof

  • Video camera

  • Videoconferencing

  • Audio and video equipment

  • Office

  • Podium

  • Lectern

  • Day light

  • WIFI access

  • Video equipment

  • Overhead projector

  • Airconditioned meeting room

General equipment

When organizing your meeting, the hotel will be happy to discuss the availability of its facilities and services with you.

Our accommodation(s)

The hotel rooms are contemporary and themed with urban décor, open floor plans and finished with the latest technology, including all the facilities you need to make your stay memorable. The rooms are self-contained with kitchen facilities, a mini bar, business desk, LCD TV with Foxtel, and wireless internet (fee applies). Many rooms offer floor to ceiling city or mountain views from private balconies.

1 Bed Manhattan

  • Max. number of persons: 3
  • Area: From 26 m² / 280 sq ft
  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Twin Manhattan

  • Max. number of persons: 3
  • Area: From 26 m² / 280 sq ft
  • Views: City View *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

1 Bed Premium Manhattan

  • Max. number of persons: 3
  • Area: From 28 m² / 301 sq ft
  • Views: Hills view, City View *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

2 Bed Manhattan

  • Max. number of persons: 5
  • Area: From 30 m² / 323 sq ft
  • Views: City View *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

2 Bed Premium Manhattan

  • Max. number of persons: 5
  • Area: From 32 m² / 344 sq ft
  • Views: Hills view, City View *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

2 Bed Manhattan with Balcony

  • Max. number of persons: 4
  • Area: From 32 m² / 344 sq ft
  • Views: Hills view, City View *
  • Most of the accommodation: Balcony *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV

Executive Suite

  • Max. number of persons: 3
  • Area: From 33 m² / 355 sq ft
  • Views: Hills view, City View *
  • Most of the accommodation: Balcony *

* Subject to availability

  • High speed internet
  • Coffee/tea making facilities
  • Satellite/cable colour TV
Studios

Our restaurants and bars

PANTRY

Type of cuisine: Cafe

Serving barista coffee and freshly made sandwiches, salads and bakery items, Pantry Cafe is the perfect place to grab a quick bite to eat. Features a convenience store with everyday staples like milk, bread and toiletries.

CHILL RESTAURANT AND BAR

Type of cuisine: Bistro

CHILL Restaurant & Bar is the signature restaurant at Mantra Bell City and sets the standard when it comes to fine dining. Its innovative menu by Executive Chef Philip Garrod combines modern Australian cuisine with a touch of international influence.

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Mantra Bell City Preston

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ALL Rating 3.8/5

1,042 reviews

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1,817 reviews

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Anonymous Families - 20/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

I specifically phoned to ensure we got the accommodation to suit only to find upon arrival my phone call was a waste of time and the staff at the facility had to make adjustments to try to accommodate us. In addition to the actual accommodation mess we then found out we couldn't even get breakfast. Never again to Mantra

Dear Rosslyn M., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. I would appreciate if you can please elaborate on the room requirements that you requested. Unfortunately I am not able to find any notes on your booking which should not have happened and I would like to follow up with the respective staff member. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Dinesh

Good location, desk attendant was friendly

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Ian M. Couples - 19/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Room was a little disappointing. Carpet was frayed, looked under the couch for a missing item and found a previous guests jocks and tub of Vaseline. There was no Cutlery to eat take away with or a beer or wine glass. The fan only turning on whilst moving in the bathroom is annoying too, can't leave it running after a smelly toilet visit

Dear Ian M., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore, your feedback is very important to us. Due to COVID we have removed the cutlery and glassware from each room but they are available on request. We appreciate your comments regarding the maintenance of the room and hoping that we are able to offer you a better experience once the renovation has been completed. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you better in the near future. Sincerely, Dinesh

Easy to stay and comfortable room.

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Leeanne B. Couples - 16/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

We were tired and the bed was v comfortable. There was a feeling of space and the view over the suburbs towards Mt Macedon was good. The shower had good pressure and although the ensuite was small filled what we needed.

Dear Leeanne B., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mantra Bell City Preston. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Dinesh

Satisfactory

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Anonymous Business - 13/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

Check in was clunky and the bed was highly uncomfortable

Dear Natalie O., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Dinesh

Well located but could've been a lot better.

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Michael Couples - 03/01/2021 Confirmed reviews ALL

My experience with the mantra was not as I expected, I had booked a hotel room with the city view balcony in early February and I hadn't been told that hotel would be undergoing renovations. I was told 3 days before my booking that I was not going to be getting the room I had booked, it was highly unorganised and unprofessional on the hotels behalf for not informing me of the changes when the renovations had started. I am not at all happy that my plans to propose to my partner were destroyed due to the unorganisation of the hotel and employees, it makes me not want to return to the hotel at all after the way things had been handled.

Dear Michael D., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. I sincerely wish that we know about your proposal so our time could have reached out to your earlier about the renovations. I understand that your rate was reduced which unfortunately is not enough in this instance hence I would like to offer you one night refund of $ 235.00. Please contact me at di… with your bank account details as we would not be able to refund back your debit card. This is the least that we are able to do that for you. We appreciate your sharing your concerns and looking forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Disappointed

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Nicole K. Families - 26/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

The first room we were given was not made and half stripped of furniture. The second room was better but we had no milk, cutlery or plates.

Dear NICOLE K., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

Stay during upgrade

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Robert L. Business - 24/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Nice quiet room and good amenities. The room was certainly on the list for an upgrade as the carpet was past its use by date and the room smelt musty. I suggest the price of the room should have been reduced as it seemed expensive for its condition.

Dear Robert L., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

Well located for me

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Anonymous Solo - 23/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I always received a very warm welcome from the night staff. The rooms are very tired but clean.

Dear Guest, Thank you for your Review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and our convenient location. We appreciate your business and look forward to your return.

Good stay

Customer review rating 3.8/5

R. M. Solo - 22/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Had the best 16 days at the motel. Beautiful place.

Dear Guest, Thank you for your Review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and our convenient location. We appreciate your business and look forward to your return.

Good stay

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Shari Solo - 17/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Great, the only problem is lack of signage for parking within other areas if the grounds

Dear Guest, Thank you for the review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely,

Ok stay!

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Maria Couples - 14/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Hi - I understand you are doing refurbishments at the moment however particularly at the moment, I don’t think we’ll be back. The rooms have always looked like they needed a refurb. It is getting too expensive to stay there for what you get.

Dear Maria R., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. With the on going renovations we are positive to say that new product will provide value for money. We do hope that you will give us another opportunity to better serve you. Sincerely, Dinesh

Excellent Staff

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Dennis Business - 14/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I spent an extended amount of time at the Mantra during the difficult COVID period in Melbourne. I would like to acknowledge all the staff at the Mantra who made my stay so pleasant. Without hesitation I can say that l staff (Ravi, Chris, James, Ali, Tom, Maria, Jason, Avi, Ash, Danesh, Elizabeth, Mark the GM and so many others - sorry - I apologise for not remembering all names) were at all times both professional and very customer service focused. Well done to the whole team. I have no hesitation in recommending the Bell City complex to other travellers.

Dear Dennis A., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mantra Bell City Preston. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we are looking forward to having you again with us.. Sincerely, Dinesh

A bit disappointed

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Klh Families - 14/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

While the staff were lovely and they did everything they possibly could to help us, they were obviously working under trying times. We booked this hotel as it was conveniently located to where we needed to be and their restaurant came highly recommended. When we got there we couldn’t find the front door, drive the car in to the proper car park without the help of security staff and the restaurant was closed due to all the construction work. Nothing was mentioned on their website. The upside is that the beds were VERY comfortable

Dear Kristy H., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future when we will have a new and improved product. Sincerely, Dinesh

excellent

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Paul G. Solo - 14/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

excellent

Dear Paul g., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mantra Bell City Preston. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Dinesh

Worst Hotel ever. No warning it was a detention center

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Disappointed Couples - 13/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

On arrival we found the main reception only to find the hotel is under major renovations and reception was now located somewhere else. We finally found reception to have it explained to us that our room had been upgraded to a 2 bedroom. Not sure why as we only needed one bed so an upgrade would have been to a better single room. The room was less than satisfactory. It was not a two bedroom it was one bedroom with two beds in it. We then heard yelling at the street below which was when we realised it was a detention centre. WTF we wanted to leave straight away but had no where else to go. If we had known we would never have stayed there. Ever!!! My wife was so scared the entire time she was there. There was no restaurant due to renovations. If we had have known that we would have looked at different accomodation. All I can say is this was the worst experience ever. Very disappointed.

Dear ERIN C., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. We provided the room upgrade for your loyalty status and we only had 2 bedroom based on the limited availability due to renovation. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Dinesh

We have always enjoyed staying at the Mantra, so booked again recently.

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Pauline F. Couples - 07/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

We were a bit disappointed with our stay this time, there were limited services due to renovations and I accepted that but I found the signs were not clear to direct us to reception and ground level carpark. Our room was fine, but the pillows far too high and uncomfortable and we had to roll up clothes to use instead .There was not enough milk or normal tea bags. The reception staff were very helpful and gave us comfortable pillows the next day. I and more milk. I. Understand that towels could not be changed during our 3 day stay but overall I felt that it was not value for money and thought we could have been given a discount to offset the limited services.

Dear Pauline F., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely, Avi Khera

Great location

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Anonymous Couples - 06/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Given Covid restrictions & extensive renovations, we were well attended by staff & room was always kept clean.

Dear Guest, Thank you for the great review of our hotel! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. Sincerely, Avi Khera

Unsatisfactory

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Toni-anne C. Families - 01/12/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

I found the whole experience unsatisfactory. There was no service. I could not hear reception host because of construction noise. There was no basic housekeeping. I ended up with 2 bins full and extra bags of rubbish. When I asked what to do about rubbish I was told by reception to use my lift key to go to waste room. I had to repeatedly ask for milk each day. There was no cutlery. I could not ring reception to order dinner and breakfast on 2 occasions because the phone system was down. Reception could not process my card at end of stay because internet was down. Will never stay there again, and I have passed my opinion to others who might need a few nights accommodation.

Dear Toni-Anne C., Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at the Mantra Bell City Preston. I am sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations; please allow me to express my sincerest apologies. At Mantra, we strive to provide a superior service experience for every customer; therefore your feedback is very important to us. Please rest assured that we are taking the appropriate measures to address the problem and prevent future occurrence. We appreciate your sharing your concerns, and it is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to better serve you in the near future. Sincerely,

Sports stay

Customer review rating 3.8/5

D Families - 30/11/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Stayed overnight for kids sport at nearby Darebin sport ground. Comfy beds, nice food. Everything we needed.

Dear Donelle R., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mantra Bell City Preston. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. We have taken your feedback onboard and are working to source chocolates. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Dinesh

Good location

Customer review rating 3.8/5

Jordan Solo - 30/11/2020 Confirmed reviews ALL

Nice spot, rooms are pretty well looked after. Did find out after booking that apparently there were refugees being detained there for whatever reasons, so there were protestors around, but other than that it was fine. Got a free upgrade.

Dear JORDAN-RHYS C., We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Mantra Bell City Preston. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one. Sincerely, Dinesh

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