Meriton
140-146 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 188 m tall · #26 in Melbourne
- 58 floors
- 298 serviced apartments
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3 years standing
Built in 1 yr 6 mths
- 2015Planning application
- Jul 2021Construction started
- 2023Completed
- TodayStill standing
10 building permits · 2 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Meriton
Meriton is a 58-storey serviced apartment hotel on King Street in Melbourne, classed in the council census as commercial accommodation. Developed by Meriton Group, designed by Rothelowman and built by Hickory Group, it was completed in 2023.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2023
- Height
- 188 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#26 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 58
- Footprint
- 646 m²
- Architect
- Rothelowman
- Builder
- Hickory Group
- Serviced apartments
- 298
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP131993 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 10
Score cards
Southern Cross Station 5 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
115 cafés, 5 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m
104 street trees within 150 m · park 223 m away
7,085 people pass daily nearby · 36 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 Meriton.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station5 min · 367 m
Train station5 min · 375 m
Tram stop2 min · 154 m
Tram stop2 min · 195 m
Tram stop3 min · 220 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Melbourne (CBD)
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Meriton: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © 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
- TP131993
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 10
- Estimated cost of works
- About $109.6m
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
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
What people say about Meriton in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meriton residential or commercial?
Meriton is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Meriton built?
Meriton was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Meriton have?
Meriton has 58 floors above ground.
Does Meriton have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 298 serviced apartments at Meriton.
Who designed and built Meriton?
Karimbla Properties developed Meriton, Rothelowman designed it and Hickory built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Meriton?
About 188 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 26 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Meriton?
Southern Cross Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Bourke St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Meriton?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Meriton have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP131993 has 1 lot.
Who bought the 140-146 King Street site?
Meriton bought the 140-146 King Street site in April 2019 for a serviced apartment hotel.
Has any work been done on Meriton recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Meriton since 1997. The most recent was in July 2023.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meriton | Hotel | — | 58 | 2023 |
| Exchange Tower | Commercial | 73 m | 18 | 1976 |
| Bourke Place | Commercial | 114 m | 53 | 1991 |
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 © Google Maps.