Mantra On Russell
210-222 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 70 m tall · #194 in Melbourne
- 21 floors
- 528 car spaces
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26 years standing
Built in 3 yrs 1 mth
- Dec 1996Construction started
- 2000Completed
- TodayStill standing
13 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Mantra On Russell
Mantra On Russell is a commercial building on Russell Street in Melbourne, with 21 floors above ground and a roof height of 70 metres. The building was completed in 2000. In 2015 it won Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year at the TAA Victoria Awards.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2000 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 70 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#194 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 21 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 3,086 m²
- Car spaces
- 528
- Strata plan
- PS337555 · 413 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 13
Score cards
Parliament Station 5 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
233 cafés, 14 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
70 street trees within 150 m · park 107 m away
8,482 people pass daily nearby · 152 licensed venues within 200 m
Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.
The building team
The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Mantra On Russell.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 430 m
Train station6 min · 451 m
Tram stop2 min · 159 m
Tram stop3 min · 253 m
Tram stop4 min · 287 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Being built nearby
City Square517 m awayunder constructionTimeline
Everything that has happened at Mantra On Russell: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO2-A8Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO507Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), CC BY 4.0. Plain-English summaries are ours. Check the planning scheme for exact controls.
Subdivision & permits
- Plan of subdivision
- PS337555
- Lots on the plan
- 413
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 13
- Estimated cost of works
- About $27.7m
Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Mantra On Russell in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mantra On Russell residential or commercial?
Mantra On Russell is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Mantra On Russell built?
Mantra On Russell was completed in 2000.
How many floors does Mantra On Russell have?
Mantra On Russell has 21 floors above ground.
Who built Mantra On Russell?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Mantra On Russell?
About 70 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 194 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Mantra On Russell?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Mantra On Russell?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO507).
Does Mantra On Russell have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS337555 has 413 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Mantra On Russell recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 13 building permits for Mantra On Russell since 1996. The most recent was in February 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantra On Russell | Hotel | — | 21 | 2000 |
| Mayflower on Lonsdale | Mixed use | 64 m | 16 | 2005 |
| Hotel Grand Chancellor | Mixed use | 61 m | 17 | 1972 |
| Total House | Commercial | 75 m | 12 | 1966 |
| The Greek Centre | Commercial | 101 m | 13 | 2014 |
That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. Sources: City of Melbourne building permits (CC BY 4.0), CLUE building information (CC BY 4.0), CLUE business establishments (CC BY 4.0), CLUE residential dwellings (CC BY 4.0), Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) (Open G-NAF EULA (CC BY 4.0 based)). Street View and business details © Google Maps.