Best Western Riverside Apartments
472-482 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 62 m tall · #233 in Melbourne
- 19 floors
- 16 businesses
- 330 car spaces
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36 years standing
- 1990Completed
- 2000Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
36 building permitsFull timeline ↓
About Best Western Riverside Apartments
Best Western Riverside Apartments is a commercial building on Flinders Street in Melbourne, and the council census records its main use as covered commercial parking. Its roof is 62 metres high, and the building was completed in 1990.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🏢 Commercial
- Completed
- 1990
- Height
- 62 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#233 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 19 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,209 m²
- Businesses
- 16
- Car spaces
- 330
- Strata plan
- PS301607 · 58 lots
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 36
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 6 min walk · 10 tram stops within 400 m
71 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
92 street trees within 150 m · park 98 m away
4,887 people pass daily nearby · 33 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 Best Western Riverside Apartments.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station6 min · 498 m
Train station7 min · 566 m
Tram stop1 min · 40 m
Tram stop3 min · 252 m
Tram stop3 min · 253 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).
Businesses in Best Western Riverside Apartments
16 businesses recorded in the City of Melbourne's latest business census.
Ance (Australian National College Of English)
Atlantis College Of Management
Aust Nat Inst Of Business & Technology Pty Ltd
Australian Institute Of Entrepreneurship
Australian Inst. Of Professional Counsellors P/L
City Cite
CTM Professional Services Pty Ltd
Insight Academy Of Australia Pty Ltd
Kingston Academy of Australia
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Timeline
Everything that has happened at Best Western Riverside Apartments: 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 designLSIO3Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking 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
- PS301607
- Lots on the plan
- 58
- Owners corporation
- Yes (common property)
- Building permits on record
- 36
- Estimated cost of works
- About $3.7m
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 Best Western Riverside Apartments in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Best Western Riverside Apartments residential or commercial?
Best Western Riverside Apartments is a commercial building. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as parking - commercial covered.
When was Best Western Riverside Apartments built?
Best Western Riverside Apartments was completed in 1990.
How many floors does Best Western Riverside Apartments have?
Best Western Riverside Apartments has 19 floors above ground.
What businesses are in Best Western Riverside Apartments?
The latest council census counted 16 businesses in Best Western Riverside Apartments, including Ance (Australian National College Of English), Atlantis College Of Management and Aust Nat Inst Of Business & Technology Pty Ltd.
Is there office or retail space for lease in Best Western Riverside Apartments?
See the commercial listings on this page, or search this address on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au.
Who built Best Western Riverside Apartments?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.
How tall is Best Western Riverside Apartments?
About 62 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 233 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Best Western Riverside Apartments?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 6 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St #2, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Best Western Riverside Apartments?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1).
Does Best Western Riverside Apartments have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS301607 has 58 lots and common property, which means it is managed by an owners corporation.
Has any work been done on Best Western Riverside Apartments recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 36 building permits for Best Western Riverside Apartments since 1997. The most recent was in February 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Riverside Apartments | Commercial | — | 19 | 1990 |
| Riverside Plaza | Commercial | 42 m | 20 | 1993 |
| 15 William Street | Commercial | 100 m | 22 | 1967 |
| Intercontinental Melbourne The Rialto | Hotel | 134 m | 12 | 1890 |
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), CLUE residential dwellings (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.