Hotel Sophia
277-287 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 29 m tall · #542 in Melbourne
- 7 floors
- 48 hotel rooms
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71 years standing
- 1955Completed
- 2012Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
6 building permits · 1 news storyFull timeline ↓
About Hotel Sophia
Hotel Sophia is a hotel on King Street in Melbourne, and its main use is commercial accommodation. The building has about seven floors above ground and a roof height of 28 metres. It was completed around 1955.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 1955 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Height
- 28 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#542 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 7 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 444 m²
- Hotel rooms
- 48
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- TP401739 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 6
Score cards
Flagstaff Station 2 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
87 cafés, 2 grocers, 3 medical within 250 m
57 street trees within 150 m · park 151 m away
4,410 people pass daily nearby · 56 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 Hotel Sophia.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station2 min · 191 m
Train station3 min · 228 m
Tram stop2 min · 139 m
Tram stop2 min · 156 m
Tram stop3 min · 219 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).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Hotel Sophia: 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 designDDO12Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designPO1Parking 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
- TP401739
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 6
- Estimated cost of works
- About $7.9m
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 Hotel Sophia in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hotel Sophia residential or commercial?
Hotel Sophia is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Hotel Sophia built?
Hotel Sophia was completed in 1955.
How many floors does Hotel Sophia have?
Hotel Sophia has 7 floors above ground.
Does Hotel Sophia have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 48 hotel rooms at Hotel Sophia.
Who built Hotel Sophia?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Hotel Sophia?
About 28 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 542 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Hotel Sophia?
Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is King St/La Trobe St #2, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Hotel Sophia?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Hotel Sophia have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision TP401739 has 1 lot.
Has any work been done on Hotel Sophia recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Hotel Sophia since 2003. The most recent was in May 2021.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Sophia | Hotel | — | 7 | 1955 |
| Australis Apartments | Mixed use | 36 m | 46 | 2016 |
| Aspire Melbourne | Mixed use | 43 m | 66 | 2024 |
| Lonsdale Court | Commercial | 59 m | 40 | — |
| Melbourne One | Mixed use | 64 m | 49 | 2015 |
| W.H.Holmes House | Mixed use | 64 m | 18 | 1974 |
| Concorde Hotel | Commercial | 100 m | 11 | 1990 |
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.