Mantra on Russell Melbourne has capped of a successful week with an award win for Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year at the 2015 Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) Victoria Awards for Excellence and an induction to the TripAdvisor Hall Of Fame, one of nine Mantra Group properties to be inducted.

The TAA award recognises Mantra on Russell as the premier apartment hotel choice in Melbourne – a significant accolade in a field of strong competition, said Kent Davidson, Executive Director Sales, Marketing & Distribution for Mantra Group:

“Mantra on Russell is an excellent example of Mantra's city based apartment hotel network, attracting repeat business from corporate and leisure travellers alike for its combination of spacious rooms, convenient location and great service.  In a competitive market like Melbourne, it is a great to see Mantra on Russell stand out as a leading accommodation option.”

The TripAdvisor Hall Of Fame accolade is granted only to those businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five years in a row; a testament to Mantra on Russell's consistent performance and popularity with consumers.  The hotel offers a variety of studio, one and two bedroom self-contained apartments, most with private balconies and views of the city.  The on-site Home Restaurant & Bar serves modern Australian cuisine and conference facilities for up to 250 delegates are available.

Mantra on Russell is one of nine Mantra Group properties to be inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame which included a variety of the Group's resorts, retreats and hotels across its Peppers and Mantra hotels brands.  The other properties inducted include:

Peppers Broadbeach (winner of the 2014 TripAdvisor Best Hotel for Families)

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Peppers Beach Club & Spa Palm Cove

Peppers Airlie Beach

Mantra on Kent Sydney

Mantra Amphora Palm Cove

Mantra Frangipani Broome

Mantra Marina Queenstown

Visit www.mantra.com.au/russell for further information and the latest deals from Mantra on Russell.

Mantra Group is a leading manager and marketer of hotels and resorts in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia and operates three well-known and trusted brands – Peppers, Mantra and BreakFree. With 116 properties and over 12,500 rooms under management, Mantra Group is the second largest accommodation operator in Australia. The Group is positioned to offer both leisure and business style accommodation ranging from full service city hotels and self-contained apartments to luxury resorts and retreats: www.mantragroup.com.au; www.peppers.com.au; www.mantra.com.au; www.breakfree.com.au