What stood here in 1888
πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1989

Stamford Plaza Hotel

121-127 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 65 m tall Β· #212 in Melbourne
  • 17 floors

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37 years standing

  1. 1989Completed
  2. 2012Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

1 building permit Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Stamford Plaza Hotel

Stamford Plaza Hotel is a hotel on Little Collins Street in Melbourne, with 17 floors above ground and a roof height of 64 m. It was completed in 1989. A $12 million refurbishment of its suites and lobby was completed in 2012, and 26 superior rooms were added to the East tower in 2016.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1989
Height
64 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#212 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
17 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
765 mΒ²
Car spaces
β€”
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
1

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Town Hall Station 5 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

121 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 15 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

100 street trees within 150 m Β· park 270 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 80 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 Hotel.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
5 min Β· 364 m
πŸš†Parliament Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 394 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· 149 m
πŸš‹Swanston St/Bourke St #6
Tram stop
4 min Β· 297 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

121β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
15🩺 Medical
3πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
32🍷 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 Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

Oct 2016πŸ“°
News
Stamford Plaza Melbourne adds 26 superior rooms to East tower
A $4.4 million project added 26 superior rooms to the East tower, bringing the hotel's total to 308 rooms and suites. Work was announced as starting in April 2016 and the new rooms were unveiled in October 2016.
Covered by 2 outlets
Jul 2012πŸ“°
News
Stamford Plaza Melbourne completes $12 million refurbishment of suites and lobby
The hotel reported completing a $12 million refurbishment of its 283 rooms and lobby, carried out in stages over about 18 months. The work was reported in July 2012.
Covered by 2 outlets
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 17 floors
Name recorded: Stamford Plaza Hotel
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 17 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: proposed installation of alarm signalling equipment
1989πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Stamford Plaza Hotel completed: 17 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
1888πŸ—Ί
History
The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

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
1
Estimated cost of works
About $190
2000New works by year (estimated)2000

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· 17 floors Β· "STAMFORD PLAZA HOTEL"
2011Commercial Accommodation Β· 17 floors Β· "Stamford Plaza Hotel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Stamford Plaza Hotel residential or commercial?

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

When was Stamford Plaza Hotel built?

Stamford Plaza Hotel was completed in 1989.

How many floors does Stamford Plaza Hotel have?

Stamford Plaza Hotel has 17 floors above ground.

Who built Stamford Plaza Hotel?

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 Hotel?

About 64 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 212 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Stamford Plaza Hotel?

Town Hall 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 Hotel?

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

Has any work been done on Stamford Plaza Hotel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for Stamford Plaza Hotel since 2000. The most recent was in July 2000.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Stamford Plaza HotelHotelβ€”171989
Stamford Plaza MelbourneHotel28 m181990
120 Collins StreetCommercial47 m511991
Uniting Church CentreCommercial55 m81967
90 COLLINS STREETCommercial55 m221988
Citadines Melbourne On BourkeHotel80 m252010

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), 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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