Crowne Plaza
1-5 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008
- 51 m tall · #64 in Docklands
- 12 floors
- 10 car spaces
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37 years standing
- 1989Completed
- 2004Refurbished
- 2024Planning application
- TodayStill standing
18 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza is a commercial accommodation building in Docklands with 12 floors above ground and a roof 51 m high. It was completed in 1989, and Salter Brothers was the developer of its refurbishment. A $25 million guestroom refurbishment was announced in December 2018.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 1989
- Height
- 51 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#64 of 286 in Docklands - Floors
- 12 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 3,997 m²
- Car spaces
- 10
- Strata plan
- PS644635 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 18
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 6 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
16 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
49 street trees within 150 m · park 30 m away
7,748 people pass daily nearby · 8 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 Crowne Plaza.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 489 m
Train station7 min · 547 m
Tram stop1 min · 86 m
Tram stop2 min · 134 m
Tram stop2 min · 188 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Docklands
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Crowne Plaza: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideSCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major projectVicmap 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
- PS644635
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 18
- Estimated cost of works
- About $61.6m
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 Crowne Plaza in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crowne Plaza residential or commercial?
Crowne Plaza is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Crowne Plaza built?
Crowne Plaza was completed in 1989.
How many floors does Crowne Plaza have?
Crowne Plaza has 12 floors above ground.
Who designed and built Crowne Plaza?
Salter Brothers developed Crowne Plaza. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Crowne Plaza?
About 51 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 64 of 286 buildings in Docklands by height.
What public transport is near Crowne Plaza?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Batman Park/Flinders St #124, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Crowne Plaza?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Crowne Plaza have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS644635 has 1 lot.
Has Crowne Plaza won any awards?
Yes. In 2021, Crowne Plaza Melbourne was named Runner-Up for Best Refurbishment in Australasia.
Has any work been done on Crowne Plaza recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 18 building permits for Crowne Plaza since 1999. The most recent was in July 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza | Hotel | — | 12 | 1989 |
| World Trade Centre | Commercial | 109 m | 14 | 1983 |
| Northbank Place West Tower | Mixed use | 186 m | 18 | 2009 |
| Victorian Police Centre | Commercial | 170 m | 15 | 1983 |
| 560 Flinders | Hotel | 238 m | 30 | 2016 |
| Northbank Place Central Tower | Mixed use | 228 m | 16 | 2009 |
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), Development Activity Monitor (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.