πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2016

QT Melbourne

131-141 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 43 m tall Β· #391 in Melbourne
  • 12 floors
  • 182 hotel rooms
  • 46 car spaces

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10 years standing

Built in 2 mths

  1. 2012Planning application
  2. Nov 2015Construction started
  3. 2016Completed
  4. TodayStill standing

8 building permits Β· 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About QT Melbourne

QT Melbourne is a 12-storey hotel at 131-141 Russell Street, Melbourne. The site was formerly the Greater Union cinema site. The building was completed in 2016, designed by Candalepas Associates and built by Built. Its roof height is 43 metres.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2016
Height
43 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#391 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
12
Footprint
1,438 mΒ²
Architect
Candalepas Associates Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Builder
Built Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Hotel rooms
182
Car spaces
46
Strata plan
PS724968 Β· 25 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
8

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Town Hall Station 4 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

156 cafΓ©s, 7 grocers, 12 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

67 street trees within 150 m Β· park 155 m away

✨ Activity10/10

10,969 people pass daily nearby Β· 101 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

From the council's development record, so the built numbers may differ a little.

1 bed1250% of 24
2 bed1250% of 24

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of QT Melbourne.

πŸ“‹Project managerEvent Hospitality and EntertainmentreportedSource: Architecture AU β†—
🏦OwnerAmalgamated Holdings Limited2014verified2014 Β· Site owner, per 2014 reportSource: Apartments.com.au (reprint of Urban.com.au article) β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerNicholas Graham and AssociatesreportedPublic spaces interiorsSource: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerIndyk ArchitectsverifiedGuest room architecture and furnitureSource: Concrete Playground β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerEVTreportedCurrent Β· Hotel operatorSource: EVT β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
4 min Β· 302 m
πŸš†Town Hall Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 401 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
1 min Β· 98 m
πŸš‹Swanston St/Bourke St #6
Tram stop
2 min Β· 124 m
πŸš‹Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
Tram stop
2 min Β· 199 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

156β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
7πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
12🩺 Medical
11πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
27🍷 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 QT Melbourne: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2025πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $460k of new works
Largest: Alteratons to an existing building
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $690k of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Alteration to existing building - rooftop
2022πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $203k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Ground Floor Shop l QT Melbourne
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $4k of new works
Largest: Changeover of smoke to thermal detector.
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $200k of new works
Largest: Level 1 Dining Area Refurbishment - QT Hotel - All Proposed Works - Construction of Two Enclosed Dining Rooms
2018πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $64k of new works
Largest: New Awnings to roof top bar
2016πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
QT Melbourne completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
15 Sep 2016πŸ“°
News
QT Melbourne opens on Russell Street in September 2016
Hotel Executive published a press release dated 15 September 2016 announcing the opening of QT Melbourne in the Melbourne CBD, with 188 guestrooms, a faΓ§ade by architect Angelo Candalepas, and bars and restaurants including Pascale Bar & Grill and Hot Sauce.
Covered by 2 outlets
Aug 2016πŸ”‘
Milestone Β· First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2016πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 12 floors
2016πŸ› 
Works
7 certificates
Largest: Stage 3: Retention Work to Russell Street Only
By 2015βœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Nov 2015πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2015πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Stage 8 - 131-141 Russell Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000
17 Apr 2014πŸ“°
News
Former Greater Union cinema site at 131-141 Russell Street set for 12-level hotel and apartment building
A 2014 report said the former Greater Union cinema site at 131-141 Russell Street would be redeveloped as a 12-level hotel and apartment building with 24 apartments and 182 hotel suites, citing the City of Melbourne building activity monitor. The report named Amalgamated Holdings Limited as the site owner.
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greater Union Russel Complex
2014πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $78.0m of new works
Largest: QT Hotel Melbourne
2012πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TP-2012-1039 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greater Union Russel Complex
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $70k of new works
Largest: Alterations and additions to cinema - all parts
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $300 of new works
Largest: Upgrade & Installation of Code Red Alarm System
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 4 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations to fire alarm monitoring system - Greater Union

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO2Parking 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

Plan of subdivision
PS724968
Lots on the plan
25
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
8
Estimated cost of works
About $79.7m
2001New 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

2002Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 4 floors Β· "GREATER UNION RUSSEL COMPLEX"
2009Performances, Conferences, Ceremonies Β· 4 floors Β· "Greater Union Russel Complex"
2014Unoccupied - Under Renovation Β· 4 floors Β· "Greater Union Russel Complex"
2016Commercial Accommodation Β· 12 floors

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is QT Melbourne residential or commercial?

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

When was QT Melbourne built?

QT Melbourne was completed in 2016.

How many floors does QT Melbourne have?

QT Melbourne has 12 floors above ground.

What size apartments are in QT Melbourne?

The City of Melbourne's development record lists 12 1 bed and 12 2 bed apartments. The built numbers may differ a little.

Does QT Melbourne have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 182 hotel rooms at QT Melbourne.

Who designed and built QT Melbourne?

Candalepas Associates designed QT Melbourne and Built built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is QT Melbourne?

About 43 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 391 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near QT Melbourne?

Town Hall Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for QT Melbourne?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).

Does QT Melbourne have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS724968 has 25 lots.

Has any work been done on QT Melbourne recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 8 building permits for QT Melbourne since 2006. The most recent was in November 2022.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
QT MelbourneHotelβ€”122016
Commonwealth Bank BuildingCommercial65 m111941
Melbourne PlaceCommercial73 m15β€”

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), 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)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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