Jasper Hotel
489-499 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 35 m tall · #457 in Melbourne
- 9 floors
- 12 car spaces
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51 years standing
- 1975Completed
- 2007Refurbished
- TodayStill standing
7 building permits · 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓
About Jasper Hotel
Jasper Hotel is a hotel on Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, with nine floors above ground. It was developed by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) and completed in 1975. Its refurbishment was designed by K2LD Architects and DKO Architects.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 1975
- Height
- 35 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#457 of 1596 in Melbourne - Floors
- 9 Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
- Footprint
- 1,054 m²
- Car spaces
- 12
- Planning zone
- CCZ1
- Permits on record
- 7
Score cards
State Library Station 4 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
87 cafés, 41 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m
88 street trees within 150 m · park 177 m away
8,730 people pass daily nearby · 39 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 Jasper Hotel.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station4 min · 317 m
Train station5 min · 364 m
Tram stop1 min · 79 m
Tram stop3 min · 216 m
Tram stop4 min · 293 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 Jasper Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO14Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO14-A18Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designHO1125Heritage Overlay: a permit is needed to demolish or change the outside of heritage placesPO1Parking 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
- Building permits on record
- 7
- Estimated cost of works
- About $14.6m
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 Jasper Hotel in public forums and groups, and reviews left here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jasper Hotel residential or commercial?
Jasper Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Jasper Hotel built?
Jasper Hotel was completed in 1975.
How many floors does Jasper Hotel have?
Jasper Hotel has 9 floors above ground.
Who designed and built Jasper Hotel?
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) developed Jasper Hotel, DKO Architecture designed it and McCormack built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Jasper Hotel?
About 35 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 457 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.
What public transport is near Jasper Hotel?
State Library Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth St #7, about 1 minute's walk.
What is the planning zone for Jasper Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1125).
Has Jasper Hotel been put up for sale?
Yes. It was listed for sale at $60 million in April 2018, and in June 2021 it was offered for sale with an expected price above $45 million.
Has any work been done on Jasper Hotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Jasper Hotel since 2000. The most recent was in June 2025.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Hotel | Hotel | — | 9 | 1975 |
| QVM - Residence and Hotel | Mixed use | 52 m | 41 | — |
| Market Way | Student accommodation | 64 m | 39 | — |
| Vision Apartments | Mixed use | 72 m | 70 | 2016 |
| Stargate Apartment Complex | Mixed use | 98 m | 11 | 2001 |
| Victoria One | Mixed use | 95 m | 79 | 2017 |
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 © Google Maps.