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Citadines Melbourne On Bourke

131-135 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
84 mheight
25floors
2010completed
0businesses
20permits

Development milestones

Construction startedAug 2008First major construction permit issued
Completed2010Citadines Melbourne On Bourke completed: 25 floors

Building team

Developer
Devine Limited
Architect
Woods Bagot
Owner
The Ascott Limited
Building manager
The Ascott Limited
Owner
CapitaLand Ascott Trust

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A7, PO1
Strata plan
TP777974 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20241 certificate · about $182k of new works
Largest: Remove existing ACP cladding and replace with new compliant cladding
20201 building permit · about $35k of new works
Largest: Retail Tenancy Fitout
20 Jun 2016Citadines on Bourke Melbourne wins TAA Victoria Apartment Accommodation of the Year (2016)
The property won the TAA Victoria Apartment Accommodation of the Year award at the 2016 accommodation awards, which the trade report described as its third win in the category.
20161 building permit · about $380k of new works
Largest: Ground, 1st and 2nd floors, Proposed alterations to existing hotel building
29 Jun 2015Ascott Residence Trust acquires Citadines on Bourke Melbourne for $158.5 million
Ascott Residence Trust acquired the 380-unit Citadines on Bourke Melbourne from The Ascott Ltd for $158.5 million, and Ascott continues to manage the property.
28 May 2014Citadines on Bourke Melbourne wins TAA Victoria Best Apartment/Suite Accommodation award
The property won Best Apartment/Suite Accommodation of the Year at the 2014 TAA (Victoria) State Awards for Excellence. The article said it was the third time the property had won the category, after 2011 and 2012.
2011Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 25 floors
Name recorded: Citadines Melbourne On Bourke
20111 building permit · about $30k of new works
Largest: Shop fitout to newsagency
2010Citadines Melbourne On Bourke completed: 25 floors
Derived from Skyscraper Center (CTBUH)
1 Jul 2010Citadines Melbourne on Bourke opens as Ascott's first Citadines in Melbourne
The 380-unit serviced residence at 131-135 Bourke Street opened in mid-2010 as Ascott's first Citadines property in Melbourne, with Ascott reporting an investment of A$168 million.
20102 building permits · about $223k of new works
Largest: Fitout to tenancy 1 - restaurant/bar
20098 building permits
Largest: Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 12: Architectural works
Aug 2008First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
28 Jan 2008Ascott announces A$136 million serviced residence for Bourke Street
Ascott announced an investment of AU$136 million to develop a 398-unit serviced residence in Melbourne's CBD, with completion then expected in the second half of 2010. The article names Ascott as investor and does not name a developer or builder.
2008Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
20085 building permits · about $71.5m of new works
Largest: Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 4: First Floor Slab.
2002First council census entry: entertainment/recreation - indoor, 3 floors
19961 building permit · about $100k of new works
Largest: Refurbish restaurant including new shop front ground Floor
19951 building permit · about $50k of new works
Largest: timber partitions for Spa and sauna centre on Level 1
1888The site on Mahlstedt's fire insurance plans
See what stood here in 1888, further down this page.

Building permits and certificates (21)

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.

30 Aug 2024Remove existing ACP cladding and replace with new compliant cladding$182k
19 June 2020Retail Tenancy Fitout$35k
29 Apr 2016Ground, 1st and 2nd floors, Proposed alterations to existing hotel building$380k
18 Feb 2011Shop fitout to newsagency$30k
22 Dec 2010Fitout to tenancy 1 - restaurant/bar$200k
09 July 2010Change of Use$23k
08 Dec 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 12: Architectural works$71.0m
26 Aug 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 11: Levels 2-24 - All services to completion, Level 25 and above - Architectural, Structural and Services.$71.0m
08 Apr 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 10: Levels 12 to 24 Slabs.$71.0m
19 Mar 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 9: Services- Basement to level 1 inclusive$71.0m
06 Mar 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 8: Levels 5, 7 ,9 & precast columns$71.0m
10 Feb 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 7: Levels 4, 6, 8, 10 & 11 Slabs.$71.0m
20 Jan 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 6: Level 3 Slab$71.0m
05 Jan 2009Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 5: Second Floor Slab.$71.0m
05 Dec 2008Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 4: First Floor Slab.$71.0m
18 Nov 2008Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 3: Ground Slab.$71.0m
01 Oct 2008Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 2: Structure: Site Retention, Pile Loads, Foundations and Vertical Elements.$71.0m
01 Aug 2008Construction of a new Building Basement. Stage 1: Retention and Bulk Excavation.$71.0m
23 June 2008Demolition of an Existing Building (Retail & Office). Stage 1: Demolition of Ground Floor & Above, Ground Floor, Level 1, Level 2.$521k
09 Feb 1996Refurbish restaurant including new shop front ground Floor$100k
24 June 1995timber partitions for Spa and sauna centre on Level 1$50k

Questions and answers

Is Citadines Melbourne On Bourke residential or commercial?
Citadines Melbourne On Bourke is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Citadines Melbourne On Bourke built?
Citadines Melbourne On Bourke was completed in 2010.

How many floors does Citadines Melbourne On Bourke have?
Citadines Melbourne On Bourke has 25 floors above ground.

Does Citadines Melbourne On Bourke have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 380 serviced apartments at Citadines Melbourne On Bourke.

Who designed and built Citadines Melbourne On Bourke?
Devine Limited developed Citadines Melbourne On Bourke and Woods Bagot designed it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Citadines Melbourne On Bourke?
About 84 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 153 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Citadines Melbourne On Bourke?
Parliament Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Citadines Melbourne On Bourke?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Citadines Melbourne On Bourke have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP777974 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Citadines Melbourne On Bourke recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 20 building permits for Citadines Melbourne On Bourke since 1995. The most recent was in June 2020.

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.

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