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

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

318-332 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 10 floors

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113 years standing

  1. 1913Completed
  2. 1997Refurbished
  3. TodayStill standing

6 building permits Β· 3 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne is a hotel on Flinders Street with 10 floors above ground. Designed by H W & F B Tompkins and completed in 1913, it was refurbished in 2021, refreshing 320 of its 340 rooms along with the lobby and restaurant. Rendezvous Hospitality Group developed the refurbishment.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
1913
Height
β€”
Floors
10 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,435 mΒ²
Architect
H W & F B Tompkins
Car spaces
β€”
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
6

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Flinders Street Station 3 min walk Β· 11 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

105 cafΓ©s, 9 grocers, 7 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

52 street trees within 150 m Β· park 148 m away

✨ Activity10/10

28,010 people pass daily nearby Β· 42 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 Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne.

πŸ“ArchitectH W & F B Tompkins1912–1913verified1912-1913 Β· Original design by Harry TompkinsSource: TFE Hotels β†—
🏦OwnerCommercial Travellers Association1913–1976verified1913-1976 Β· Commissioned the original building and used it as its clubSource: Australian Jewish News β†—
🏦OwnerStraits Trading Company2012reportedRefurbishment Β· 2012 Β· Acquired the Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne in 2012, reported at S$79.3 millionSource: Lush Home Media β†—
πŸ—DeveloperRendezvous Hospitality Group2021–2022reportedRefurbishment Β· 2021-2022 Β· Undertook the major restoration projectSource: Australian Jewish News β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerStudio del Castillo2021reportedRefurbishment Β· 2021 Β· Interior design for the 2021 refurbishment of 320 rooms, lobby and restaurantSource: Travel Weekly β†—
πŸ›‹Interior designerUStudio2023reportedRefurbishment Β· 2023 Β· Designer of the ballroom fit-out, completed April 2023Source: Unita β†—
🏦OwnerFar East HospitalityverifiedCurrent Β· Current owner of the hotelSource: TopHotel News β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerTFE HotelsverifiedCurrent Β· Hotel operatorSource: TopHotel News β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
3 min Β· 237 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
4 min Β· 299 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
Tram stop
1 min Β· 70 m
πŸš‹Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 116 m
πŸš‹Market St/Flinders St #3
Tram stop
2 min Β· 190 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

105β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
9πŸ›’ Grocers
9πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
7🩺 Medical
4πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
15🍷 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 Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $398k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Installation of internal wall panels
28 Nov 2021πŸ“°
News
Multi-million-dollar refurbishment completed, refreshing 320 of 340 rooms plus lobby and restaurant
TFE Hotels announced that the hotel had just completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment program covering 320 of its 340 rooms, plus the lobby and restaurant, with Studio del Castillo as interior designers. Trade coverage the following week repeated the scope and described the heritage tower as built in 1912 and a newer CTA wing built in 1922.
Covered by 3 outlets
2021πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 2 certificates Β· about $23.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 3 - Balustrading
Jul 2012πŸ“°
News
Straits Trading Company acquires the hotel
Singapore-listed Straits Trading Company reportedly acquired the Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne for S$79.3 million, according to a report citing Channel NewsAsia dated 12 July 2012.
2012πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $55k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Bar
7 Nov 2011πŸ“°
News
Multi-million-dollar refurbishment and rebrand announced as Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne
The hotel announced a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and rebrand, with the historic 1900s building to be renamed Rendezvous Grand Hotel Melbourne on completion. The hotel is to remain open during the works.
2011πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $130k of new works
Largest: Rendezvous Hotel Facade Maintenance Works
2010πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $108k of new works
Largest: 328 Flinders - Refurbishment of Singapore Airlines Lounge - Rendezvous Hotel.
2009πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 10 floors
Name recorded: Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
2009πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $231k of new works
Largest: Rendezvous Hotel - External Facade Concrete Patch Repairs
2007πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 10 floors
2007πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $130k of new works
Largest: Installation of smoke detectors - Rendevous Hotel.
2002πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 10 floors
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
1913πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne completed: 10 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 (CCZ1)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
HO505Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage places
PO1Parking 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
6
Estimated cost of works
About $24.8m
2000New works by year (estimated)2023

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· 10 floors Β· "DUXTON HOTEL"
2007Commercial Accommodation Β· 10 floors
2009Commercial Accommodation Β· 10 floors Β· "Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne residential or commercial?

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

When was Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne built?

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne was completed in 1913.

How many floors does Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne have?

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne has 10 floors above ground.

Who designed and built Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne?

Rendezvous Hospitality Group developed Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne and H W & F B Tompkins designed it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Rendezvous Hotel 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 Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO505).

Has any work been done on Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 6 building permits for Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne since 2000. The most recent was in August 2023.

Compare with nearby buildings

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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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