Mantra Charles Hotel

Launceston


Grab a curative sleep at this former hospital, which has been given a funky facelift and now rightfully claims the title of Launceston's savviest business hotel. Room types include king rooms, one-bedroom spa apartments and studios with kitchenette. All are spacious, stylish and utterly comfortable, with bright splashes of colour.

The ground-floor bar-restaurant sees plenty of corporate travellers bending an elbow, though it's just steps from the Charles St cafe strip.


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