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QT Melbourne

131-141 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
43 mheight
12floors
2016completed
0businesses
8permits

Development milestones

Planning application2012Planning application TP-2012-1039 lodged
ApprovedBy 2015Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Construction startedNov 2015First major construction permit issued
First occupantsAug 2016First occupancy permit issued
Completed2016QT Melbourne completed: 12 floors

Building team

Builder
Built
Project manager
Event Hospitality and Entertainment
Owner
Amalgamated Holdings Limited
Architect
Candalepas Associates
Interior designer
Nicholas Graham and Associates
Interior designer
Indyk Architects
Building manager
EVT

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ2
Overlays
DDO1, DDO2, DDO2-A1, PO2
Strata plan
PS724968 · 25 lots
Scores
🚆 8 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10

Timeline

20251 certificate · about $460k of new works
Largest: Alteratons to an existing building
20232 certificates · about $690k of new works
Largest: Level 11 - Alteration to existing building - rooftop
20221 building permit · about $203k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Ground Floor Shop l QT Melbourne
20201 building permit · about $4k of new works
Largest: Changeover of smoke to thermal detector.
20191 certificate · about $200k of new works
Largest: Level 1 Dining Area Refurbishment - QT Hotel - All Proposed Works - Construction of Two Enclosed Dining Rooms
20181 building permit · about $64k of new works
Largest: New Awnings to roof top bar
2016QT Melbourne completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
15 Sep 2016QT 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 façade by architect Angelo Candalepas, and bars and restaurants including Pascale Bar & Grill and Hot Sauce.
Aug 2016First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2016Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 12 floors
20167 certificates
Largest: Stage 3: Retention Work to Russell Street Only
By 2015Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Nov 2015First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20151 building permit
Largest: Stage 8 - 131-141 Russell Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000
17 Apr 2014Former 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.
2014Council census records it as unoccupied - under renovation, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greater Union Russel Complex
20141 building permit · about $78.0m of new works
Largest: QT Hotel Melbourne
2012Planning application TP-2012-1039 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2009Council census records it as performances, conferences, ceremonies, 4 floors
Name recorded: Greater Union Russel Complex
20091 building permit · about $70k of new works
Largest: Alterations and additions to cinema - all parts
20061 building permit · about $300 of new works
Largest: Upgrade & Installation of Code Red Alarm System
2002First council census entry: performances, conferences, ceremonies, 4 floors
20011 certificate · about $2k of new works
Largest: Alterations to fire alarm monitoring system - Greater Union

Building permits and certificates (19)

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.

18 Dec 2025Alteratons to an existing building$460k
25 Sept 2023Level 11 - Alteration to existing building - rooftop$684k
26 June 2023Part 133 - Rectification of Existing Signage$7k
15 Nov 2022Alterations to Ground Floor Shop l QT Melbourne$203k
29 Oct 2020Changeover of smoke to thermal detector.$4k
13 Mar 2019Level 1 Dining Area Refurbishment - QT Hotel - All Proposed Works - Construction of Two Enclosed Dining Rooms$200k
09 Feb 2018New Awnings to roof top bar$64k
28 Sept 2016Stage 3: Retention Work to Russell Street Only$78.0m
28 Sept 2016Stage 5: Bulk Excavation, In-ground Services and Footings Works Only$63.6m
28 Sept 2016Stage 7 - Structural Slabs Levels 1-8$46.3m
28 Sept 2016Stage 9 - Remainder of Structural Works to Level 9 to Roof$3.0m
24 Aug 2016QT Hotel Melbourne$78.0m
24 Aug 2016Stage 4 - Retention Work to Donaldson Lane and Portland Lane Only & Demolition to Basement.$78.0m
24 Aug 2016Stage 6 - Basement 1 and Ground Floor Slabs and all Vertical Elements including Footings, Columns, Walls, Ramps and Stairs and also Hydraulic, Electrical and Fire Services$63.6m
26 Nov 2015Stage 8 - 131-141 Russell Street, MELBOURNE VIC 3000$31.1m
12 Aug 2014QT Hotel Melbourne$78.0m
26 Oct 2009Alterations and additions to cinema - all parts$70k
06 Dec 2006Upgrade & Installation of Code Red Alarm System$300
13 July 2001Alterations to fire alarm monitoring system - Greater Union$2k

Questions and answers

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.

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.

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