๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2021๐Ÿ› Heritage overlay

Equity Chambers

472-478 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 64 m tall ยท #218 in Melbourne
  • 18 floors
  • 250 hotel rooms

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5 years standing

Built in 2 yrs 1 mth

  1. 2008Planning application
  2. Dec 2018Construction started
  3. 2019Refurbished
  4. 2021Completed
  5. TodayStill standing

10 building permits ยท 5 news storiesFull timeline โ†“

About Equity Chambers

Equity Chambers on Bourke Street has 18 floors above ground and is home to the Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, which opened in 2021. M&L Hospitality developed the refurbishment, Bates Smart designed it and Multiplex built it, with the building completed in 2021.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
๐Ÿ›Ž๏ธ Hotel
Completed
2021
Construction started
2018 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
63 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#218 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
18
Footprint
1,002 mยฒ
Hotel rooms
250
Car spaces
โ€”
Strata plan
TP819839 ยท 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
10

Score cards

๐Ÿš† Transport7/10

Flagstaff Station 6 min walk ยท 10 tram stops within 400 m

โ˜• Everyday amenities7/10

137 cafรฉs, 4 grocers, 13 medical within 250 m

๐ŸŒณ Greenery7/10

75 street trees within 150 m ยท park 293 m away

โœจ Activity9/10

5,147 people pass daily nearby ยท 62 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 Equity Chambers.

๐ŸฆOwnerEquity Trustees Company1927โ€“2017reported1927-2017 ยท Original ownerSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐Ÿ—DeveloperM&L Hospitality2017โ€“2021verifiedRefurbishment ยท 2017-2021 ยท Hotel conversion and tower, 2017-2021Source: The Urban Developer โ†—
๐Ÿ“ArchitectBates Smart2019โ€“2021verifiedRefurbishment ยท 2019-2021 ยท Architect for the hotel conversion and new towerSource: Architecture AU โ†—
๐Ÿ›Heritage consultantLovell ChenreportedRefurbishment ยท Heritage consultant to the hotel projectSource: Australian Institute of Architects โ†—
๐Ÿ‘ทBuilderMultiplex2018โ€“2021reportedRefurbishment ยท 2018-2021 ยท Main contractor for the hotel projectSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐ŸงฎStructural engineerRobert Bird GroupreportedRefurbishment ยท Structural engineer for the hotel projectSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐Ÿ“‹Project managerDuo ProjectsreportedRefurbishment ยท Project manager for the hotel projectSource: Skyscraper Center (CTBUH) โ†—
๐ŸฆOwnerM&L Hospitality2017โ€“presentreportedCurrent ยท 2017-present ยท Current owner of the hotelSource: Hotel Management โ†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

๐Ÿš†Flagstaff Station
Train station
6 min ยท 468 m
๐Ÿš†Flagstaff Railway Station
Train station
6 min ยท 471 m
๐Ÿš‹Queen St/Bourke St #4
Tram stop
1 min ยท 46 m
๐Ÿš‹Bourke St/William St #5
Tram stop
2 min ยท 143 m
๐Ÿš‹William St/Bourke St #3
Tram stop
2 min ยท 179 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

137โ˜• Cafรฉs & eateries
4๐Ÿ›’ Grocers
11๐Ÿ‹๏ธ Gyms
13๐Ÿฉบ Medical
1๐Ÿ’Š Pharmacies
0๐Ÿงธ Childcare
17๐Ÿท 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 Equity Chambers: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2021๐ŸŽ‰
Milestone ยท Completed
Equity Chambers completed: 18 floors
Derived from Hotel Management
22 Mar 2021๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street opens
The 244-room Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street opened in March 2021 in the reimagined heritage Equity Chambers building.
2021๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 19 floors
Name recorded: Equity Chambers
Jun 2020๐Ÿ”‘
Milestone ยท First occupants
First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2020๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit and 13 certificates
Largest: Stage 14 โ€“ Feature Stair
9 Apr 2019๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Hilton signed for Equity Chambers hotel; Bates Smart design
Reports said Michael Kum's M&L Hospitality had secured Hilton Hotels & Resorts for a 244-room hotel rising above and behind the heritage Equity Chambers building, due to open later in 2019. Architecture AU reported that Bates Smart had designed the hotel to adaptively reuse the building, and The Urban Developer said M&L had bought the building in June 2017 for $30 million.
Covered by 3 outlets
2019๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - under construction, 8 floors
Name recorded: Equity Chambers
2019๐Ÿ› 
Works
4 building permits
Largest: Stage 14 โ€“ Feature Stair
By 2018โœ…
Milestone ยท Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Dec 2018๐Ÿ—
Milestone ยท Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2018๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit ยท about $91.7m of new works
Largest: Stage 5 - Structure - stair raft footing, foundations, raft underpinning and floor loading, insitu core walls, precast walls and columns, me
13 Dec 2017๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Equity Chambers plans changed from apartments to a hotel
CBD News reported that the Equity Chambers redevelopment would become a hotel instead of apartments, with a proposed 250-room hotel and a 17-storey building retaining the facade. The article named Williamson Properties as the developer of the earlier proposal.
2015๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 6 floors
Name recorded: Equity Chambers
2013๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as unoccupied - unused, 6 floors
Name recorded: EQUITY CHAMBERS
5 May 2010๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Heritage listing recommended and apartment development approved for Equity Chambers
Australian Jewish News reported that Heritage Victoria recommended the building for the Victorian Heritage Register, and that Williamson Properties had received planning approval for a development on the site that would retain the facade. The article also covered the building's links to Melbourne's first synagogue.
11 Oct 2009๐Ÿ“ฐ
News
Equity Chambers proposed for 16-level apartment tower
A real estate report said plans had been lodged for a 16-level apartment tower behind the historic Equity Chambers building at 472-478 Bourke Street, with apartments already being marketed for sale. The front facade would be retained, and the owners were described as local private investors.
2008๐Ÿ“
Milestone ยท Planning application
Planning application TP-2008-205/C lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2004๐Ÿ”„
Use change
Council census records it as office, 6 floors
Name recorded: EQUITY CHAMBERS
2004๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate ยท about $1.2m of new works
Largest: Internal refurbishment and upgrade of office to Part Level 1
2003๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate ยท about $48k of new works
Largest: Change of use to part of basement,ground and mezzanine levels. Stage-2-All building works to ground and mezzanine levels.
2002๐Ÿ› 
Works
1 building permit ยท about $964k of new works
Largest: Change of use to part of basement,ground and mezzanine levels. Stage 1: Internal demolition works (non -structural) to ground & mezzanine l
2002๐Ÿ“‹
First census
First council census entry: unoccupied - unused, 6 floors

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
HO547Heritage 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, ยฉ 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
TP819839
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
10
Estimated cost of works
About $93.9m
2002New works by year (estimated)2020

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

2002Unoccupied - Unused ยท 6 floors ยท "EQUITY CHAMBERS"
2004Office ยท 6 floors ยท "EQUITY CHAMBERS"
2013Unoccupied - Unused ยท 6 floors ยท "EQUITY CHAMBERS"
2015Unoccupied - Unused ยท 6 floors ยท "Equity Chambers"
2019Unoccupied - Under Construction ยท 8 floors ยท "Equity Chambers"
2021Commercial Accommodation ยท 19 floors ยท "Equity Chambers"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Equity Chambers residential or commercial?

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

When was Equity Chambers built?

Equity Chambers was completed in 2021.

How many floors does Equity Chambers have?

Equity Chambers has 18 floors above ground.

Does Equity Chambers have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 250 hotel rooms at Equity Chambers.

Who designed and built Equity Chambers?

M&L Hospitality developed Equity Chambers, Bates Smart designed it and Multiplex built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Equity Chambers?

About 64 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 218 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Equity Chambers?

Flagstaff Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen St/Bourke St #4, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Equity Chambers?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO547).

Does Equity Chambers have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision TP819839 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Equity Chambers recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 10 building permits for Equity Chambers since 2002. The most recent was in February 2020.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Equity ChambersHotelโ€”182021
460 Bourke StreetCommercial33 m141965

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 ยฉ Google Maps.

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