🏒 CommercialParking - Commercial CoveredCompleted 1986

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza

121-131 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 2 floors
  • 7 businesses
  • 620 car spaces

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40 years standing

  1. 1986Completed
  2. 2008Refurbished
  3. 2024Planning application
  4. TodayStill standing

36 building permits Β· 4 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza is a commercial building on Collins Street in Melbourne, also known as the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. It has two floors above ground and was completed in 1986. A $45 million refurbishment was completed in 2008, and Grand Hotel Group is the current developer. Tuan Sing lodged a planning application in November 2024 for a mixed-use redevelopment of the Grand Hyatt podium, and in December 2025 Melbourne City Council granted a planning permit for the podium redevelopment.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
🏒 Commercial
Completed
1986 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
β€”
Floors
2 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
5,569 mΒ²
Businesses
7
Car spaces
620
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
36

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Town Hall Station 3 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

73 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 11 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

84 street trees within 150 m Β· park 239 m away

✨ Activity10/10

2,859 people pass daily nearby Β· 69 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 Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza.

πŸ—DeveloperGrand Hotel Management2008–2009reportedRefurbishment Β· 2008-2009 Β· Client for the 2008-09 hotel refurbishmentSource: Billard Leece Partnership β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBillard Leece Partnership2008–2009reportedRefurbishment Β· 2008-2009 Β· Architect for the 2008 hotel refurbishmentSource: Billard Leece Partnership β†—
πŸ“ArchitectBar Studio2008reportedRefurbishment Β· 2008 Β· Architect for the 2008 hotel refurbishmentSource: Hyatt Newsroom β†—
πŸ“ArchitectGraphos Architects2008reportedRefurbishment Β· 2008 Β· Architect for the 2008 hotel refurbishmentSource: Hyatt Newsroom β†—
🏦OwnerTuan Sing Holdingsat least 2024–verifiedCurrent Β· at least 2024- Β· Owner of the hotel and site through its subsidiary Grand Hotel GroupSource: Hotel Management β†—
πŸ—DeveloperGrand Hotel Group2024–reportedCurrent Β· 2024- Β· Planning applicant for the podium redevelopmentSource: Property Markets News β†—
πŸ—ΊTown plannerUrbis2024–reportedCurrent Β· 2024- Β· Prepared and submitted the town planning application to the City of MelbourneSource: Property Markets News β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
3 min Β· 278 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 316 m
πŸš‹101 Collins St/Collins St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 106 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Flinders St #6
Tram stop
2 min Β· 165 m
πŸš‹Collins St/Swanston St #11
Tram stop
4 min Β· 285 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

73β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
11🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
18🍷 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).

Businesses in Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza

7 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.

Bulgari

Watch and Jewellery Retailing

Christiaan Georgio

Hairdressing and Beauty Services

GHG Carpark

Parking Services

Giorgio Armani

Clothing Retailing

La Casa Del Habano

Other Store-Based Retailing n.e.c.

Paspaley

Watch and Jewellery Retailing

Spice Market

Pubs, Taverns and Bars

Looking for space in Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

We'll try to put you in touch with an agent, though we can't promise a reply.
Source: City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, CC BY 4.0.

Timeline

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

3 Dec 2025πŸ“°
News
Melbourne City Council grants planning permit for Grand Hyatt Melbourne podium redevelopment
The Edge Singapore reported that Tuan Sing Holdings was granted a planning permit by the City of Melbourne on 3 December 2025 for the redevelopment of its Collins Street property that houses the Grand Hyatt hotel. The company plans to fund the project through bank financing and internal resources.
2025πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits Β· about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Grand Hyatt Melb Early Works 1 - Alterations
2024πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TP-2024-812/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Nov 2024πŸ“°
News
Tuan Sing lodges planning application for mixed-use redevelopment of Grand Hyatt podium at 121-131 Collins Street
Grand Hotel Group, a Tuan Sing subsidiary, instructed Urbis to lodge a town planning application with the City of Melbourne for 121-131 Collins Street and 23-25 George Parade. The proposal revitalises the podium from level 4 (basement one) to level 9B and gives about 84,500 square metres of gross floor area, while the 550-room hotel stays open during works.
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19 Aug 2022πŸ“°
News
Tuan Sing reported to be planning redevelopment of Grand Hyatt Melbourne hotel
Real Commercial reported, citing The Australian, that Tuan Sing Holdings was close to announcing plans to redevelop the 550-room Grand Hyatt on Collins Street into a mixed-use development, with industry sources saying the existing hotel could be demolished for an office tower and a smaller hotel and ground-floor retail included. Tuan Sing said it was in discussion with international luxury hotel operators, including the incumbent.
2020πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Fit out to existing retail tenancy for Giorgio Armani.
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $58k of new works
Largest: Construction of Alteration to Existing Wall (Stage 1 - Remove damaged marble panels & Steel frame)
2016πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $815k of new works
Largest: Alteration
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $60k of new works
Largest: Grand Hyatt Level 6 BOH - Alterations
2014πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $308k of new works
Largest: Internal Alterations to an Existing Retail Tenancy (Non Structural)
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $4.6m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: External Signage - Internal fitout alterations-Ground
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $40k of new works
Largest: Installation of Screen Wall Residential part of hotel / motel (3b) - Erection of a Non Loadbearing Screen Wall to the rear Staff Entrance o
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as parking - commercial covered, 2 floors
Name recorded: Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Installation of additional smoke detectors and alarms covering the residential part of the building (Level 10-33)
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 4 certificates Β· about $650k of new works
Largest: Alterations and refurbishment to existing premier suite
2009πŸ› 
Works
3 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $4.4m of new works
Largest: Grand Hyatt - Level 8 Residence. Final - Remainder of Works - Conditional, Level 8 (Part), Level 9 (Part), Level 10 (Part).
1 Dec 2008πŸ“°
News
$45 million refurbishment of Grand Hyatt Melbourne completed
Hyatt announced that the 15-month, $45 million redevelopment of the Grand Hyatt Melbourne was complete. The works included a new hotel entrance on Collins Street and a new driveway on Russell Street, with designs by Bar Studio, Billard Leece and Graphos Architects, and a guest room refurbishment programme planned from April 2009.
2008πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as parking - commercial covered, 5 floors
Name recorded: HYATT
2008πŸ› 
Works
9 building permits and 4 certificates Β· about $6.1m of new works
Largest: Refurbishment - Stage 5: Remainder of works Levels 4-10
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $11.9m of new works
Largest: Grand Hyatt - Project B. Alterations to Hotel/Office/Retail/Assembly on Level 5, 6, 7(part).
2006πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: parking - commercial covered, 9 floors
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $680k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Alterations to south east block - level 8
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $3.0m of new works
Largest: Grand Hyatt Refurbishment - South East Level 8
2003πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits and 1 certificate Β· about $572k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Level 8 Function Room
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Level 9 - Club Gym Internal Alterations and New Exit Signage
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $500 of new works
Largest: DELETION OF CANVAS HOSES TO HYDRANTS
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: proposed installation of alarm signalling equipment
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $40k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout to part of level one
1986πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza completed: 2 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
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
36
Estimated cost of works
About $35.4m
1998New works by year (estimated)2025

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

2006Parking - Commercial Covered Β· 9 floors Β· "HYATT"
2008Parking - Commercial Covered Β· 5 floors Β· "HYATT"
2011Parking - Commercial Covered Β· 2 floors Β· "Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza"

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

Community

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Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza residential or commercial?

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.

When was Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza built?

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza was completed in 1986.

How many floors does Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza have?

Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza has 2 floors above ground.

What businesses are in Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

The latest council census counted 7 businesses in Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza, including Bulgari, Christiaan Georgio and GHG Carpark.

Is there office or retail space for lease in Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.

Who designed and built Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

Grand Hotel Group developed Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza and Graphos Architects designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is 101 Collins St/Collins St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza?

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

Has any work been done on Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 36 building permits for Grand Hyatt Melbourne Plaza since 2002. The most recent was in December 2025.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Grand Hyatt Melbourne PlazaCommercialβ€”21986
Grand Hyatt MelbourneHotel0 m291986
101 Collins StreetCommercial84 m521991
Cavendish House ApartmentMixed use105 m91927

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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