The bustling fruit and vegetable markets provided inspiration for the interior design of this Mantra Hotel in the Melbourne suburb of Epping. For Mantra Hotels, including an element of the local characteristics in the hotel interior design is critical. In this case, it was the colours of the fresh produce at the Epping Market, as well as the myriad layers and textures of the market place, that were referenced for the hotel interior spaces.

For the 214 guest rooms in the hotel, the objective was to create spaces that were both highly functional while being aesthetically pleasing – and inherently relaxing – to potential guests. Neutral tones in the room designs were key to creating those peaceful sanctuaries for guests, while splashes of colour help create an all-important sense of individuality between the rooms.