What stood here in 1888
πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1990

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

109-119 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 66 m tall Β· #207 in Melbourne
  • 18 floors
  • 13 hotel rooms

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36 years standing

  1. 1990Completed
  2. 2012Planning application
  3. 2012Refurbished
  4. TodayStill standing

12 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne is a hotel on Little Collins Street, with 18 floors above ground. It was completed around 1990, and its roof is 66 m high. The hotel was refurbished in 2012, when 283 rooms and the lobby were completed, and in October 2016 it unveiled 26 new superior rooms, bringing the total to 308.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1990 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
66 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#207 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
18 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
725 mΒ²
Hotel rooms
13
Car spaces
β€”
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
12

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Parliament Railway Station 5 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

142 cafΓ©s, 5 grocers, 22 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

112 street trees within 150 m Β· park 260 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 74 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 Stamford Plaza Melbourne.

🏦OwnerStamford Land Corporationsince at least 2025verifiedCurrent Β· since at least 2025 Β· Owner and operator of the hotelSource: NextInsight β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 366 m
πŸš†Parliament Station
Train station
5 min Β· 376 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 97 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 145 m
πŸš‹Spring St/Collins St #8
Tram stop
4 min Β· 286 m

Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.

Within a 3-minute walk

142β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
5πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
22🩺 Medical
4πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
35🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)

Residents37,341
Median age26
Households renting70%
Households without a car75%
Walk to work40%
Public transport to work43%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Stamford Plaza Melbourne: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $53k of new works
Largest: Proposed rectification works to room 1507
Oct 2016πŸ“°
News
Stamford Plaza Melbourne unveils 26 new superior rooms, total 308
Trade press reported that the hotel had unveiled 26 new superior rooms in the East Tower, a $4.4 million project that began in April 2016, bringing the total to 308 rooms and suites. The reports name the hotel's address as 111 Little Collins Street.
Covered by 2 outlets
Apr 2016πŸ“°
News
Stamford Plaza Melbourne begins construction on 26 new suites on East Tower facade
The hotel announced it had commenced construction on 26 new guest suites, a reported AUD$2.3 million development adding rooms to the East Tower facade of Little Collins Street, bringing the total to 309 rooms.
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Stage 6 - Alterations to a Building: Additional Suites - Levels 3-15 Only
2013πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $4.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 4: Structure - Chairman Suite and Penthouse Suite. Alterations to a Building
2012πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TP-2012-780/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Jul 2012πŸ“°
News
Stamford Plaza Melbourne completes refurbishment of 283 rooms and lobby
Trade press reported that the hotel had finished a refurbishment of its 283 rooms and lobby, costed at AUD$12 million and carried out in stages over close to 18 months.
Covered by 2 outlets
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 18 floors
Name recorded: Stamford Plaza Melbourne
2011πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $52k of new works
Largest: REPLACEMENT & RESTORATION OF FIP
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $26k of new works
Largest: CONSTRUCTION OF IN FILL FLOOR AS PER PLANS
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 18 floors
Name recorded: STAMFORD PLAZA MELBOURNE
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $50k of new works
Largest: lobby fit-out at stamford hotel plaza
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $70k of new works
Largest: Construction of In -Fill floor
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 18 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: installation of alarm signalling equipment
1990πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Stamford Plaza Melbourne completed: 18 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

Vicmap Planning, Β© 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

Building permits on record
12
Estimated cost of works
About $4.8m
2000New works by year (estimated)2020

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

What stood here in 1888. Mahlstedt & Gee's fire insurance plans, sheet "Bourke Exhibition Collins Russell". City of Melbourne (CC BY); originals at the State Library Victoria.

How it's been recorded over time

2002Commercial Accommodation Β· 18 floors Β· "STAMFORD PLAZA HOTEL"
2008Commercial Accommodation Β· 18 floors Β· "STAMFORD PLAZA MELBOURNE"
2011Commercial Accommodation Β· 18 floors Β· "Stamford Plaza Melbourne"

City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stamford Plaza Melbourne residential or commercial?

Stamford Plaza Melbourne is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Stamford Plaza Melbourne built?

Stamford Plaza Melbourne was completed in 1990.

How many floors does Stamford Plaza Melbourne have?

Stamford Plaza Melbourne has 18 floors above ground.

Does Stamford Plaza Melbourne have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 13 hotel rooms at Stamford Plaza Melbourne.

Who built Stamford Plaza Melbourne?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Stamford Plaza Melbourne?

About 66 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 207 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Stamford Plaza Melbourne?

Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Stamford Plaza Melbourne?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Has any work been done on Stamford Plaza Melbourne recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 12 building permits for Stamford Plaza Melbourne since 2000. The most recent was in October 2020.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Stamford Plaza MelbourneHotelβ€”181990
Stamford Plaza HotelHotel28 m171990
90 COLLINS STREETCommercial52 m221988
Uniting Church CentreCommercial63 m81967
Next HotelHotel61 m262018
South TowerCommercial61 m402020

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 Β© Google Maps.

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