For the first time staying, it was not really evident which building was the Mantra on Hay. The only sign visible was on the roof of the portico which is not visible from a car. However, we managed a front kerbside park and on getting out, went into a building to ask and found when going inside that it was indeed the Mantra on Hay. There is very faint branding on the glass electronic doors on entry.
The general feeling was of a tired and well-used building and the empty restaurant/dining area adjacent to the front lobby left a slightly abandoned air to the place.
Our 2 bedroom unit was reasonably clean, the bathroom though was in desperate need of refurbishment with the grout black in places instead of white. However, the beds were excellent and well made with white linens and quite fluffy towels. Most items you would need were supplied in the kitchen with adequate plates, cutlery and electrical appliances. The fridge was past its use-by-date though with the freezer unit frosted up and the dents and scratches on the outside of the door showing it had endured a long and difficult life!
Two or three lights were in need of bulb replacements however there were plenty of lamps and lights that did work. The sliding glass door to the balcony was wide open when we arrived and I suspect this was to help air out the slightly musty, well-used smell ingrained into the carpets and furnishings. A different "musty" smell was noticeable in the hall-ways.
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