πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1913πŸ› Heritage overlay

Exford Hotel

199-203 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 4 floors

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113 years standing

  1. 1913Completed
  2. 1994Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

2 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Exford Hotel

Exford Hotel is a commercial building at 199-203 Russell Street, Melbourne, with four floors above ground. The building is covered by a heritage overlay and was completed in 1913.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1913
Height
β€”
Floors
4 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
281 mΒ²
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
TP893805 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
2

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

State Library Railway Station 6 min walk Β· 8 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

258 cafΓ©s, 14 grocers, 8 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

67 street trees within 150 m Β· park 178 m away

✨ Activity10/10

8,482 people pass daily nearby Β· 157 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 Exford Hotel.

+Were you involved?Builders, architects, developers and managers can claim their role

Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†State Library Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 443 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
6 min Β· 465 m
πŸš‹Russell St/Bourke St #7
Tram stop
2 min Β· 143 m
πŸš‹Swanston St/Bourke St #6
Tram stop
2 min Β· 180 m
πŸš‹Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
Tram stop
3 min Β· 212 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

258β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
14πŸ›’ Grocers
5πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
8🩺 Medical
11πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
46🍷 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 Exford Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 4 floors
Name recorded: Exford Hotel
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 4 floors
Name recorded: EXFORD HOTEL
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate
Largest: Stage 2 - Refurbishment of Exford Hotel - internal works; Alterations to ground and first floor
2005πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $553k of new works
Largest: Refurbishment of existing hotel, demolition works - Oxford Hotel
2002πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $100 of new works
Largest: installation of alarm signalling equipment
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: entertainment/recreation - indoor, 4 floors
2001πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of Alarm Signalling Equipment
1913πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Exford Hotel completed: 4 floors
Derived from Cvent

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 (CCZ2)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO2-A2Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO507Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
HO736Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO2Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide
SBO3Special Building Overlay: mapped as at risk of overland stormwater flooding

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
TP893805
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
2
Estimated cost of works
About $553k
2001New works by year (estimated)2006

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

2002Entertainment/Recreation - Indoor Β· 4 floors Β· "EXFORD HOTEL"
2007Commercial Accommodation Β· 4 floors Β· "EXFORD HOTEL"
2014Commercial Accommodation Β· 4 floors Β· "Exford Hotel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Exford Hotel residential or commercial?

Exford Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Exford Hotel built?

Exford Hotel was completed in 1913.

How many floors does Exford Hotel have?

Exford Hotel has 4 floors above ground.

Who built Exford Hotel?

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

What public transport is near Exford Hotel?

State Library Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Russell St/Bourke St #7, about 2 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Exford Hotel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO507).

Does Exford Hotel have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP893805 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Exford Hotel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 2 building permits for Exford Hotel since 2001. The most recent was in December 2005.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Exford HotelHotelβ€”41913
Mantra On RussellHotel77 m212000
Total HouseCommercial74 m121966
The Greek CentreCommercial136 m132014
Mayflower on LonsdaleMixed use137 m162005
Hotel Grand ChancellorMixed use138 m171972

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), 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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