πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1967

Quest on William

170-176 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 53 m tall Β· #272 in Melbourne
  • 16 floors
  • 18 car spaces

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59 years standing

  1. 1967Completed
  2. 2008Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

7 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Quest on William

Quest on William is a 16-storey commercial accommodation building in Melbourne, standing 53 m to its roof. It was completed in 1967.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1967 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
53 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#272 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
16 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
655 mΒ²
Car spaces
18
Strata plan
PS406047 Β· 114 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
7

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Flagstaff Station 5 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

101 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 14 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

72 street trees within 150 m Β· park 226 m away

✨ Activity8/10

10,606 people pass daily nearby Β· 35 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 Quest on William.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
5 min Β· 393 m
πŸš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 397 m
πŸš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
1 min Β· 38 m
πŸš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
1 min Β· 94 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 144 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

101β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
14🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
6🍷 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 Quest on William: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $235k of new works
Largest: Unit 133 - Alteration to Existing Apartment
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $885k of new works
Largest: Internal alterations to an existing part of the hotel building (non-structural)
2012πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $25k of new works
Largest: Alteration to shopfront/new shopfront/entry to Quest Serviced Apts & step repair- OC
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 16 floors
Name recorded: Quest on William
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 16 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
1996πŸ› 
Works
4 building permits Β· about $9.5m of new works
Largest: Stage 4 - External demolition of structures at level 12 & 13 wall openings
1967πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Quest on William completed: 16 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

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
PS406047
Lots on the plan
114
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
7
Estimated cost of works
About $10.6m
1996New works by year (estimated)2023

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

2002Commercial Accommodation Β· 16 floors Β· "172 WILLIAM STREET"
2010Commercial Accommodation Β· 16 floors Β· "Quest on William"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Quest on William residential or commercial?

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

When was Quest on William built?

Quest on William was completed in 1967.

How many floors does Quest on William have?

Quest on William has 16 floors above ground.

Who built Quest on William?

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

How tall is Quest on William?

About 53 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 272 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Quest on William?

Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke St/William St #5, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Quest on William?

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

Does Quest on William have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS406047 has 114 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Quest on William recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Quest on William since 1996. The most recent was in October 2019.

Compare with nearby buildings

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Quest on WilliamHotelβ€”161967
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550 Bourke StreetCommercial86 m212009
CGU TowerCommercial86 m282008

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), 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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