πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1906πŸ› Heritage overlay

Metro Apartments Bank Place

18-20 Bank Place, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 39 m tall Β· #422 in Melbourne
  • 10 floors

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120 years standing

  1. 1906Completed
  2. 2000Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

1 building permit Β· 1 news storyFull timeline ↓

About Metro Apartments Bank Place

Metro Apartments Bank Place is a 10-floor commercial accommodation building at 18-20 Bank Place, Melbourne, under a heritage overlay. It was completed in 1906, and major renovations were nearly complete by April 2013.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1906 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
39 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#422 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
10 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
273 mΒ²
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS407840 Β· 57 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
1

Score cards

πŸš† Transport7/10

Flinders Street Station 7 min walk Β· 13 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

115 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 15 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery8/10

85 street trees within 150 m Β· park 115 m away

✨ Activity10/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby Β· 66 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 Metro Apartments Bank Place.

🏦OwnerMetro Hospitality Group2013reportedCurrent Β· 2013 Β· Owner of the property, named in 2013 trade coverage as owning the buildingSource: Spice News β†—
+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
7 min Β· 538 m
πŸš†Town Hall Station
Train station
7 min Β· 548 m
πŸš‹William St/Collins St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 124 m
πŸš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 146 m
πŸš‹Collins St/William St #4
Tram stop
2 min Β· 165 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

115β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
4πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
15🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
13🍷 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 Metro Apartments Bank Place: listings, news, works, planning and history.

Apr 2013πŸ“°
News
Major renovations to Metro Apartments Bank Place nearly complete
Metro Hospitality Group, which owns the property, was reported in April 2013 to be nearly finished with major renovations, including new kitchens and bathrooms in all 46 studio and one-bedroom apartments, plus new lighting, carpeting and furnishings. Hospitality Hub later reported the works as complete.
Covered by 2 outlets
2010πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 10 floors
Name recorded: Metro Apartments Bank Place
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 10 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $150k of new works
Largest: Bistro fitout
1999πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: 3 storey addition & residential conversion
1998πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $2.9m of new works
Largest: 3 storey addition & residential conversion
1906πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Metro Apartments Bank Place completed: 10 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
HO503Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO522Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
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
PS407840
Lots on the plan
57
Owners corporation
Yes (common property)
Building permits on record
1
Estimated cost of works
About $3.0m
1998New works by year (estimated)2000

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· 10 floors Β· "METRO INN APARTMENTS HOTEL"
2010Commercial Accommodation Β· 10 floors Β· "Metro Apartments Bank Place"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Metro Apartments Bank Place residential or commercial?

Metro Apartments Bank Place is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Metro Apartments Bank Place built?

Metro Apartments Bank Place was completed in 1906.

How many floors does Metro Apartments Bank Place have?

Metro Apartments Bank Place has 10 floors above ground.

Who built Metro Apartments Bank Place?

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

How tall is Metro Apartments Bank Place?

About 39 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 422 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Metro Apartments Bank Place?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 7 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is William St/Collins St #3, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Metro Apartments Bank Place?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO503).

Does Metro Apartments Bank Place have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS407840 has 57 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.

Has any work been done on Metro Apartments Bank Place recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for Metro Apartments Bank Place since 1998. The most recent was in September 1998.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Metro Apartments Bank PlaceHotelβ€”101906
Stalbridge ChambersCommercial39 m81891
99 Queen StreetCommercial41 m131967

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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