πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 1990

Welcome Hotel

265-279 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 43 m tall Β· #393 in Melbourne
  • 12 floors

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36 years standing

  1. 1990Completed
  2. 2002Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

8 building permitsFull timeline ↓

About Welcome Hotel

Welcome Hotel is a commercial building on Little Bourke Street in Melbourne, with 12 floors above ground and commercial accommodation as its main use. Its roof is 42 metres high. The building was completed in 1990.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1990 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
12
Footprint
876 mΒ²
Car spaces
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Planning zone
CCZ2
Permits on record
8

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Melbourne Central Station 5 min walk Β· 12 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

192 cafΓ©s, 13 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery6/10

58 street trees within 150 m Β· park 205 m away

✨ Activity10/10

25,104 people pass daily nearby Β· 72 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 Welcome Hotel.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Melbourne Central Station
Train station
5 min Β· 372 m
πŸš†Melbourne Central Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 373 m
πŸš‹Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10
Tram stop
1 min Β· 55 m
πŸš‹Swanston St/Bourke St #6
Tram stop
2 min Β· 123 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5
Tram stop
2 min Β· 157 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

192β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
13πŸ›’ Grocers
3πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
24πŸ’Š Pharmacies
0🧸 Childcare
31🍷 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 Welcome Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2024πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $83k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - External works only
2023πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $874k of new works
Largest: Part first floor Alteration - ERDI Academy
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits and 2 certificates Β· about $1.4m of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - RETAIL TENANCY FITOUT TO SHOP 1
2014πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 13 floors
Name recorded: Welcome Hotel
2013πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $760k of new works
Largest: Stage 2: External Works - Sneakerboy - Internal Tenancy Fitout
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $180k of new works
Largest: Proposed internal shop fitout.
2004πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 13 floors
Name recorded: WELCOME HOTEL
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 13 floors
1990πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Welcome Hotel completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

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-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO2Parking 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

Building permits on record
8
Estimated cost of works
About $3.3m
2007New 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

2002Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "WELCOME INN"
2004Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "WELCOME HOTEL"
2014Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "Welcome Hotel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome Hotel residential or commercial?

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

When was Welcome Hotel built?

Welcome Hotel was completed in 1990.

How many floors does Welcome Hotel have?

Welcome Hotel has 12 floors above ground.

Who built Welcome Hotel?

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

How tall is Welcome Hotel?

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 Welcome Hotel?

Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 5 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Bourke Street Mall/Swanston St #10, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Welcome Hotel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 2 (CCZ2).

Has any work been done on Welcome Hotel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 8 building permits for Welcome Hotel since 2007. The most recent was in October 2024.

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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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