Metropolitan On William Hotel
263-267 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 79 m tall · #168 in Melbourne
- 20 floors
- 4 businesses
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3 years standing
- 2017Planning application
- 2023Completed
- 2023Refurbished
- Apr 2023Construction started
- TodayStill standing
7 building permits · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Metropolitan On William Hotel
Metropolitan On William is a 20-storey office tower with a roof 79 m high, built above the restored Metropolitan Hotel on William Street, Melbourne. DeGroup developed the building, WMK Architecture designed it and Crema Constructions built it, with completion in 2023.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 2023
- Height
- — Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the top
79 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#168 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 20
- Footprint
- 375 m²
- Architect
- WMK Architecture
- Builder
- Crema Constructions
- Businesses
- 4
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP828856 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 7
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
63 cafés, 0 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
55 street trees within 150 m · park 143 m away
10,606 people pass daily nearby · 49 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 Metropolitan On William Hotel.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 128 m
Train station2 min · 132 m
Tram stop1 min · 55 m
Tram stop2 min · 138 m
Tram stop3 min · 256 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).
Businesses in Metropolitan On William Hotel
4 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
FJMT
Metropolitan Hotel
Servcorp
WMK
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Metropolitan On William Hotel: 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 designHO1231Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- TP828856
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 7
- Estimated cost of works
- About $43.2m
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 Metropolitan On William Hotel in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Metropolitan On William Hotel residential or commercial?
Metropolitan On William Hotel is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as unoccupied - unused.
When was Metropolitan On William Hotel built?
Metropolitan On William Hotel was completed in 2023.
How many floors does Metropolitan On William Hotel have?
Metropolitan On William Hotel has 20 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Metropolitan On William Hotel?
The latest council census counted 4 businesses in Metropolitan On William Hotel, including FJMT, Metropolitan Hotel and Servcorp.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Metropolitan On William Hotel?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who designed and built Metropolitan On William Hotel?
DeGroup developed Metropolitan On William Hotel, Peddle Thorp designed it and Crema Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Metropolitan On William Hotel?
About 79 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 168 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Metropolitan On William Hotel?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Flagstaff Station/William St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Metropolitan On William Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1231).
Does Metropolitan On William Hotel have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP828856 has 1 lot.
Has the Metropolitan Hotel been sold before?
Yes. The Metropolitan Hotel sold at auction in April 2016 for $8.61 million.
Has any work been done on Metropolitan On William Hotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Metropolitan On William Hotel since 2023. The most recent was in October 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan On William Hotel | Commercial | — | 20 | 2023 |
| The Dominion Building | Commercial | 42 m | 14 | 1992 |
| Melbourne Magistrates Court | Commercial | 66 m | 9 | 1995 |
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.