Mantra on Little Bourke, Melbourne

We went for two weeks, making sure we were there for the beginning of the Cricket on Boxing Day. We were disappointed initially with our room - looking out onto a brick wall. However, we complained and asked for a better room as we were there for so long, and they moved us higher up, to a bigger room with a view of China Town and the main road. We mainly used the exit/entrance on the main road and it was only a few minutes walk down to Federation Square - plus the restaurants and shops were very close - altogether a good choice. Also the breakfasts were excellent. Close to the buses to get to the St.Kilda's Beach too. Only problem - the weather!! one day warm and sunny, next cold and need a fleece. Should have remembered this from 4 years ago when we came for the Cricket then too. 2 weeks is too long - 6 days is plenty.