Novotel
399-401 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 126 m tall · #80 in Melbourne
- 37 floors
- 483 hotel rooms
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8 years standing
Built in 11 mths
- 2009Planning application
- Feb 2017Construction started
- 2018Completed
- TodayStill standing
3 building permits · 6 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Novotel
Novotel is a 37-storey hotel tower on Little Lonsdale Street, with a roof height of 126 m, housing Ibis and Novotel hotels. Developed by Well Smart Investment Holdings, designed by K2LD Architects and built by Crema Constructions, it was completed in 2018.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 2018
- Height
- 125 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#80 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 37
- Footprint
- 603 m²
- Architect
- K2LD Architects
- Builder
- Crema Constructions
- Hotel rooms
- 483
- Car spaces
- —
- Strata plan
- PS413542 · 1 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 3
Score cards
Melbourne Central Station 4 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
136 cafés, 11 grocers, 4 medical within 250 m
100 street trees within 150 m · park 349 m away
11,024 people pass daily nearby · 81 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 Novotel.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 310 m
Train station4 min · 318 m
Tram stop2 min · 173 m
Tram stop2 min · 181 m
Tram stop4 min · 288 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 Novotel: 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 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
- PS413542
- Lots on the plan
- 1
- Owners corporation
- Not recorded
- Building permits on record
- 3
- Estimated cost of works
- About $82.8m
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 Novotel in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel residential or commercial?
Novotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Novotel built?
Novotel was completed in 2018.
How many floors does Novotel have?
Novotel has 37 floors above ground.
Does Novotel have hotel or student accommodation?
The City of Melbourne records 483 hotel rooms at Novotel.
Who designed and built Novotel?
Riverside Properties developed Novotel, K2LD Architects designed it and Crema Constructions built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Novotel?
About 126 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 80 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Novotel?
Melbourne Central Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Central Station/La Trobe St #5, about 2 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Novotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Novotel have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS413542 has 1 lot.
Has Novotel been sold?
Yes. Novotel and ibis Melbourne Central was sold in July 2023 for $170 million.
Has any work been done on Novotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 3 building permits for Novotel since 2017. The most recent was in December 2020.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel | Hotel | — | 37 | 2018 |
| University City Apartments | Mixed use | 48 m | 14 | 1950 |
| Elm Tower Apartments | Mixed use | 52 m | 20 | 2001 |
| Lonsdale Gardens | Commercial | 54 m | 13 | 1994 |
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.