| Planning application | 2024 | Planning application TP-2024-670 lodged |
| Approved | Approved | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Completed | 1989 | Crowne Plaza completed: 12 floors |
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 21 July 2025 | Level 6 - Alternations to an existing building | $160k |
| 11 Nov 2024 | Level 2 - Installation of Gate | $8k |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Level 2 (Part Only), 1-5 Spencer St - Internal Alterations to Existing Tenancy | $398k |
| 12 Dec 2023 | Stage Two - To Completion of All Works | $398k |
| 31 July 2020 | Stage 2 - Level 3 Part External Demolition | $410k |
| 31 July 2020 | Stage 3 - Main works excluding external fascades on Level 2&3, external works on eastern facade and canopy and balustrades | $14.8m |
| 21 July 2020 | Proposed Alterations to Crown Plaza Hotel Smoke Lobbies | $1.6m |
| 14 Feb 2020 | Crown Plaza - Phase 2 Refurbishment - Stage 1 - Internal demolition works to Levels 2 and 3 in accordance with TPS-2018-65 | $1.1m |
| 14 Feb 2020 | Stage 3 - Main works excluding external fascades on Level 2&3, external works on eastern facade and canopy and balustrades | $14.8m |
| 14 Feb 2020 | Stage 4 – Main works including external facades on level 2 and 3, external works on eastern facade and canopy and balustrades | $12.0m |
| 31 Jan 2020 | Stage 5 - Swimming pool structural alterations only | $440k |
| 01 Oct 2018 | Internal refurbishment of existing hotel guestrooms, construction of 10 new guestrooms, public corridors & lift lobbies (Levels 1-10) | $20.1m |
| 14 Feb 2018 | Internal refurbishment of existing hotel guestrooms, construction of 10 new guestrooms, public corridors & lift lobbies (Levels 1-10) | $20.1m |
| 02 June 2017 | Ground Floor - Alterations to staff entry | $3k |
| 07 Nov 2016 | Stage 2 - Internal refurbishment of rooms 603 & 606 only | $200k |
| 05 Oct 2016 | Stage 1 - Internal demolition of prototype rooms 603 & 606 only | $200k |
| 03 Dec 2015 | CNR Spencer Street and Flinders Street, Crowne Plaza Hotel - Alterations to Multi-storey Building | $10.0m |
| 22 Dec 2014 | CNR Spencer Street and Flinders Street, Crowne Plaza Hotel - Alterations to Multi-storey Building | $10.0m |
| 23 Dec 2013 | CNR Spencer Street and Flinders Street, Crowne Plaza Hotel - Alterations to Multi-storey Building | $10.0m |
| 14 Sept 2004 | Smoke Detection Upgrade at Holiday Inn | $250k |
| 15 Feb 2002 | Level 3 - Office Alterations (Sales Project) | $45k |
| 10 Sept 2001 | Level 1 & 4 alteration to offices in existing building | $60k |
| 19 May 2000 | istall alarm signalling equip | $2k |
| 10 Apr 2000 | install alarm signal equip change of builder new permit issued | $2k |
| 25 Nov 1999 | Removal of fire hydrant lay flat fire hoses at Centra Melbourne | $300 |
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.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
