πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2005πŸ› Heritage overlay

Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel

607-623 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

  • 32 m tall Β· #500 in Melbourne
  • 6 floors
  • 145 hotel rooms
  • 45 serviced apartments
  • 20 car spaces

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21 years standing

  1. 2005Completed
  2. 2009Refurbished
  3. 2023Planning application
  4. TodayStill standing

7 building permits Β· 5 news storiesFull timeline ↓

About Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel

Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel is a six-storey hotel on Collins Street, Melbourne, within a heritage overlay. Developed by Sterling Global and designed by Carr, it was completed in 2005. Hacer Group was appointed builder in March 2026 for a $610 million redevelopment of the 623 Collins Street site.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2005 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Height
32 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#500 of 1596 in Melbourne
Floors
6 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,553 mΒ²
Architect
Carr
Builder
Hacer Group Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Hotel rooms
145
Serviced apartments
45
Car spaces
20
Planning zone
CCZ1
Permits on record
7

Score cards

πŸš† Transport9/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 2 min walk Β· 10 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities7/10

76 cafΓ©s, 6 grocers, 1 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery7/10

75 street trees within 150 m Β· park 254 m away

✨ Activity7/10

8,678 people pass daily nearby Β· 23 licensed venues within 200 m

Calculated from PTV timetable stops, the City of Melbourne business census, street trees, pedestrian sensors and liquor licences.

Apartments

Plans for this address

283 homes in an approved development. This may not be what stands here now, and plans can change.

Studio135% of 283
1 bed6824% of 283
2 bed14752% of 283
3+ bed5519% of 283

City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor and off-street car parks, CC BY 4.0.

The building team

The people and companies behind the design, construction and management of Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel.

πŸ—DeveloperSterling Global2023–verified2023- Β· Developer of the 607-623 Collins Street redevelopmentSource: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ“ArchitectPlus Studio2025–reported2025- Β· Architect of the amended 42-level tower approved in 2025Source: Architecture AU β†—
πŸ“ArchitectCarr2023–2024verified2023-2024 Β· Architect of the 2023-24 mixed-use scheme approved in 2024Source: Indesign Live β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderHacer Group2026–reported2026- Β· Main contractor for the $610-million redevelopmentSource: The Urban Developer β†—
🏦OwnerSterling Global2023–reportedCurrent Β· 2023- Β· Owner of the site, including the hotel landSource: Carr β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
2 min Β· 182 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
3 min Β· 252 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1
Tram stop
1 min Β· 57 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
Tram stop
1 min Β· 86 m
πŸš‹Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
Tram stop
2 min Β· 188 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

76β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
6πŸ›’ Grocers
2πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
1🩺 Medical
0πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
7🍷 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 Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

26 Mar 2026πŸ“°
News
Hacer Group appointed builder for $610 million 623 Collins Street redevelopment
Sterling Global appointed Hacer Group as builder for the $610-million redevelopment, which includes a 42-storey tower with 320 homes and restoration of two heritage-listed buildings, including the former Batman's Hill Hotel.
16 Oct 2025πŸ“°
News
Plus Studio tower above historic bank granted development approval
Architecture AU reported the Plus Studio-designed 42-storey tower at 623 Collins Street was granted development approval. The 1924 State Savings Bank and the Batman's Hill Hotel are to be retained, restored and integrated into the development.
21 May 2024πŸ“°
News
Tower approved above Batman's Hill and the State Savings Bank
The Victorian Minister for Transport and Planning approved the mixed-use tower on the Collins Street site. Plans included refurbishing the hotel's ground floor, removing a mezzanine addition and restoring the grand lobby and restaurant space.
2023πŸ“
Milestone Β· Planning application
Planning application TPMR-2023-4/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
24 May 2023πŸ“°
News
Sterling Global lodges plans for 607-623 Collins Street site
Sterling Global lodged plans for the roughly 1,972 square metre site at 607-623 Collins Street, which it reportedly bought for $55 million across three sites. The plans, by Carr Architects, include a 42-storey mixed-use tower, and the article notes the hotel is currently operating as the Batman's Hill on Collins Hotel.
5 Jun 2019πŸ“°
News
Batman's Hill on Collins completes $1.75 million standard room refurbishment
The hotel completed a $1.75 million, six-month renovation of its 85 standard rooms, described as the first stage of a wider renovation plan. The general manager was quoted announcing the new look.
2019πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: Ground level - Alterations to existing hotel - Stair 3 smoke proofing
2018πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $15k of new works
Largest: Batman's Hill Hotel - Construction of ramp & storage lift to existing part of tenancy
2008πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 6 floors
2006πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $350k of new works
Largest: Tenancy Fitout Part Ground Floor
2005πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel completed: 6 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $5k of new works
Largest: New wall opening in public bar
2003πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $121.0m of new works
Largest: Alterations to a Hotel. This permit excludes excludes the conference rooms and the entry from Spencer Street.
2001πŸ› 
Works
2 building permits Β· about $628k of new works
Largest: demolition of an office /internal
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit and 1 certificate Β· about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
Approvedβœ…
Milestone Β· Approved
Planning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

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
HO1013Heritage 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
SCO41Specific Controls Overlay: site-specific planning rules, often for a major project

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
7
Estimated cost of works
About $122.0m
2000New works by year (estimated)2019

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

2008Commercial Accommodation Β· 6 floors Β· "Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel residential or commercial?

Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel built?

Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel was completed in 2005.

How many floors does Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel have?

Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel has 6 floors above ground.

Does Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 145 hotel rooms and 45 serviced apartments at Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel.

Who designed and built Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel?

Sterling Global developed Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel, Carr designed it and Hacer Group built it. The building team section has the sources.

How tall is Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel?

About 32 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 500 of 1596 buildings in Melbourne by height.

What public transport is near Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 2 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southern Cross Station/Collins St #1, about 1 minute's walk.

What is the planning zone for Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 1 (CCZ1). It's also under a Heritage Overlay (HO1013).

Has any work been done on Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 7 building permits for Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel since 2000. The most recent was in December 2018.

Compare with nearby buildings

BuildingTypeDistanceFloorsCompleted
Batmans Hill on Collins HotelHotelβ€”62005
595 Collins Street (Former Transport House)Commercial47 m181984
Liberty TowerMixed use75 m282002
600 CollinsCommercial97 m47β€”

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 Β© Google Maps.

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