| Planning application | 2019 | Planning application TP-2019-712/A lodged |
| Approved | Approved | Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded) |
| Completed | 1972 | Hotel Grand Chancellor completed: 17 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.
| 23 Oct 2025 | Shop 2 - Internal Tenancy Fitout for Chiki Chiki | $119k |
| 16 Sept 2025 | STAGE 1 - Soft demolition in relation to the pool area and roof. | $556k |
| 24 Nov 2022 | Level 1 - Construction of Karaoke Bar | $200k |
| 12 Aug 2022 | Partial Re-Cladding to Existing Hotel Building Entrance | $220k |
| 06 Nov 2017 | Tenancy 2 - Proposed Internal Tenancy Fitout | $42k |
| 11 Feb 2014 | 2/128 Construction of internal shop alterations | $50k |
| 24 Jan 2012 | Restaurant Ground Floor | $25k |
| 28 May 2010 | Air conditioning alterations. | $900k |
| 28 May 2008 | Install hard wired smoke alarms to units | $60k |
| 01 Aug 2007 | Proposed restaurant retail redevelopment over four (4) storeys for a single lessee (stage 1 of 2 works only). | $60k |
| 03 Jan 2007 | Construction of alterations to first floor function rooms of existing Grand Chancellor hotel | $80k |
| 08 May 2002 | Installation Smoke Detection & Alarm System and Removal of Layflat Hoses to Multi Storey (16 Storey) Apartment Building. | $69k |
| 30 Apr 1999 | Alterations and Additions to shop and residence - Ground and First Floor | $150k |
| 15 Mar 1997 | Illuminated wall mounted business sign | $2k |
Is Hotel Grand Chancellor residential or commercial?
Hotel Grand Chancellor mixes homes and businesses under one roof. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as residential apartment.
When was Hotel Grand Chancellor built?
Hotel Grand Chancellor was completed in 1972.
How many floors does Hotel Grand Chancellor have?
Hotel Grand Chancellor has 17 floors above ground.
How many apartments are in Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Hotel Grand Chancellor has 134 homes. The national address file lists 132 unit addresses here, and some of those can be shops or offices.
Does Hotel Grand Chancellor have hotel or student accommodation?
Plans for this address include 38 hotel rooms.
What do apartments cost near Hotel Grand Chancellor?
The median unit price in Melbourne was $545,000 in 2025, from the Victorian Property Sales Report. That's for the whole suburb, not this building.
What businesses are in Hotel Grand Chancellor?
The latest council census counted 6 businesses in Hotel Grand Chancellor, including Encore Restaurant & Bar, Footlights Restaurant and Nan Yang Express Chinatown.
Are there apartments for sale or rent in Hotel Grand Chancellor?
See the residential listings on this page, or use the shortcuts to search 131-137 Lonsdale Street on realestate.com.au and Domain.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Hotel Grand Chancellor?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Katz Architecture designed Hotel Grand Chancellor. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Hotel Grand Chancellor?
About 61 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 235 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Hotel Grand Chancellor?
Parliament Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Hotel Grand Chancellor?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Hotel Grand Chancellor have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision RP13013 has 133 lots.
Has any work been done on Hotel Grand Chancellor recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 11 building permits for Hotel Grand Chancellor since 1999. The most recent was in September 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); CLUE residential dwellings (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.
