That's Built · Building report
The Sebel Melbourne
317-323 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
43 mheight
12floors
1921completed
0businesses
6permits
Development milestones
| Completed | 1921 | The Sebel Melbourne completed: 12 floors |
Building team
- Interior designer
- In Design International
- Building manager
- Accor Vacation Club
Planning & subdivision
- Zone
- CCZ1
- Overlays
- DDO1, DDO10, HO506, PO1
- Strata plan
- PS440650 · 12 lots
- Scores
- 🚆 9 · ☕ 9 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 10
Timeline
22 Dec 2025The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane unveils $5.1 million refurbishment
The hotel completed a $5.1 million refurbishment designed around a 'contemporary urban chic' theme. The article does not name the designers.
20201 building permit · about $6k of new works
Largest: Building Notice Resolution
20191 building permit · about $16k of new works
Largest: Alterations and additions to smoke detection, occupant warning and sprinkler systems
2014Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 12 floors
Name recorded: The Sebel Melbourne
18 Nov 2013Accor Vacation Club renames Flinders Lane apartment hotel as The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane
Accor Vacation Club announced that the Flinders Lane apartment hotel, previously the Grand Mercure, would be known as The Sebel Melbourne Flinders Lane. The article also said the building was built in 1921.
Sep 2011Grand Mercure Melbourne Flinders Lane unveils $4.3 million transformation and marks 90th birthday
The hotel at 321 Flinders Lane, then operating as the Grand Mercure Melbourne Flinders Lane, marked its 90th birthday and unveiled a $4.3 million refurbishment of its suites and public areas. The design was led by In Design International.
2009Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 12 floors
Name recorded: Grand Mercure Hotel
20071 building permit · about $54k of new works
Largest: Fitout alterations
20051 building permit · about $1.1m of new works
Largest: Levels 1 - 10: internal refurbishment to an existing hotel accomodation
2002First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 12 floors
19981 building permit · about $500 of new works
Largest: Removal of flat fire hydrant hoses
19961 building permit · about $150k of new works
Largest: alteration of bldg - window
1921The Sebel Melbourne completed: 12 floors
Derived from Hotel Designs
Building permits and certificates (6)
Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.
| 02 Oct 2020 | Building Notice Resolution | $6k |
| 04 Oct 2019 | Alterations and additions to smoke detection, occupant warning and sprinkler systems | $16k |
| 15 June 2007 | Fitout alterations | $54k |
| 05 July 2005 | Levels 1 - 10: internal refurbishment to an existing hotel accomodation | $1.1m |
| 18 Dec 1998 | Removal of flat fire hydrant hoses | $500 |
| 12 Jan 1996 | alteration of bldg - window | $150k |
Questions and answers
Is The Sebel Melbourne residential or commercial?
The Sebel Melbourne is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was The Sebel Melbourne built?
The Sebel Melbourne was completed in 1921.
How many floors does The Sebel Melbourne have?
The Sebel Melbourne has 12 floors above ground.
Who built The Sebel Melbourne?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is The Sebel Melbourne?
About 43 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 384 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near The Sebel Melbourne?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for The Sebel Melbourne?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO506).
Does The Sebel Melbourne have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS440650 has 12 lots.
Has any work been done on The Sebel Melbourne recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for The Sebel Melbourne since 1996. The most recent was in October 2020.
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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.
