πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelUnoccupied - UnusedCompleted 2009

Fraser Place Melbourne

17-19 Exploration Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 43 m tall Β· #393 in Melbourne
  • 14 floors
  • 58 serviced apartments

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17 years standing

Built in 10 mths

  1. Mar 2008Construction started
  2. 2009Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

9 building permits Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Fraser Place Melbourne

Fraser Place Melbourne is a commercial building with 14 floors above ground and a roof height of 42 m. It was completed in 2009, and a grand opening followed a soft opening in July 2012.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2009 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
42 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#393 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
14 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
159 mΒ²
Serviced apartments
58
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP819422 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
9

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

State Library Railway Station 5 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

71 cafΓ©s, 3 grocers, 2 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

78 street trees within 150 m Β· park 216 m away

✨ Activity8/10

10,771 people pass daily nearby Β· 42 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 Fraser Place Melbourne.

πŸ”‘Building managerFrasers Hospitality2012–presentverifiedCurrent Β· 2012-present Β· Hotel operator of Fraser Place Melbourne serviced apartmentsSource: AsiaTravelTips β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†State Library Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 426 m
πŸš†State Library Station
Train station
5 min Β· 433 m
πŸš‹Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8
Tram stop
1 min Β· 68 m
πŸš‹Russell St/La Trobe St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 174 m
πŸš‹Victoria St/La Trobe St #9
Tram stop
3 min Β· 241 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

71β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
3πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
2🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
12🍷 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 Fraser Place Melbourne: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 14 floors
Name recorded: Fraser Place Melbourne
2024πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $6.6m of new works
Largest: Internal Building Refurbishment
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $1k of new works
Largest: Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment - Code Red
2020πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $21k of new works
Largest: Install two internal bedroom walls to existing hotel rooms 1207, 1208, 1307 & 1308
2013πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 14 floors
Name recorded: Fraser Place Melbourne
Dec 2012πŸ“°
News
Fraser Place Melbourne holds grand opening after soft opening in July 2012
Frasers Hospitality opened the 112-unit Fraser Place Melbourne serviced apartments after a soft opening in July 2012, reporting occupancy above 82 per cent at the time of the grand opening.
Covered by 2 outlets
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $1.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: New carpet in all apartments, refurbishment of ground floor foyer and new office on Level 1. Proposed Alterations to existing buil
2011πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 14 floors
2009πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Fraser Place Melbourne completed: 14 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit
Largest: Variation (1) - New Builder and Revised Fire Services (Non Provision of Roof Fire Hydrant).
Mar 2008πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2008πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $8.6m of new works
Largest: Serviced apartment building development. Stage 4: (Final) Proposed Construction of 14 Storey Serviced Apartment Building, Basement Floor, Gr
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $20k of new works
Largest: Demolition of a two storey warehouse

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking 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
TP819422
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
9
Estimated cost of works
About $16.7m
2000New works by year (estimated)2024

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

2011Commercial Accommodation Β· 14 floors Β· "Cube Serviced Apartments"
2013Commercial Accommodation Β· 14 floors Β· "Fraser Place Melbourne"
2024Unoccupied - Unused Β· 14 floors Β· "Fraser Place Melbourne"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fraser Place Melbourne residential or commercial?

Fraser Place Melbourne is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.

When was Fraser Place Melbourne built?

Fraser Place Melbourne was completed in 2009.

How many floors does Fraser Place Melbourne have?

Fraser Place Melbourne has 14 floors above ground.

Does Fraser Place Melbourne have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 58 serviced apartments at Fraser Place Melbourne.

Who built Fraser Place Melbourne?

The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

How tall is Fraser Place Melbourne?

About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 393 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Fraser Place Melbourne?

State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Exhibition St/La Trobe St #8, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Fraser Place Melbourne?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).

Does Fraser Place Melbourne have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP819422 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Fraser Place Melbourne recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 9 building permits for Fraser Place Melbourne since 2008. The most recent was in April 2024.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Fraser Place MelbourneHotelβ€”142009
East End ApartmentsMixed use38 m302010

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), 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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