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Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel

607-623 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
32 mheight
6floors
2005completed
0businesses
7permits

Development milestones

Planning application2023Planning application TPMR-2023-4/A lodged
ApprovedApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Completed2005Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel completed: 6 floors

Building team

Developer
Sterling Global
Architect
Plus Studio
Architect
Carr
Builder
Hacer Group
Owner
Sterling Global

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ1
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, HO1013, PO1, SCO41
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 7

Timeline

26 Mar 2026Hacer 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 2025Plus 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 2024Tower 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.
2023Planning application TPMR-2023-4/A lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
24 May 2023Sterling 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 2019Batman'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.
20191 certificate · about $5k of new works
Largest: Ground level - Alterations to existing hotel - Stair 3 smoke proofing
20182 building permits · about $15k of new works
Largest: Batman's Hill Hotel - Construction of ramp & storage lift to existing part of tenancy
2008First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 6 floors
20061 certificate · about $350k of new works
Largest: Tenancy Fitout Part Ground Floor
2005Batmans Hill on Collins Hotel completed: 6 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20041 building permit · about $5k of new works
Largest: New wall opening in public bar
20031 building permit · about $121.0m of new works
Largest: Alterations to a Hotel. This permit excludes excludes the conference rooms and the entry from Spencer Street.
20012 building permits · about $628k of new works
Largest: demolition of an office /internal
20001 building permit and 1 certificate · about $190 of new works
Largest: Installation of alarm signalling equipment
ApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Building permits and certificates (10)

Each cost is the estimate on that record. Stages of a project often repeat its full value, so these don't add up to what was spent.

21 Aug 2019Ground level - Alterations to existing hotel - Stair 3 smoke proofing$5k
31 Dec 2018Batman's Hill Hotel - Construction of ramp & storage lift to existing part of tenancy$15k
05 Dec 2018Staircase$30
19 Sept 2006Tenancy Fitout Part Ground Floor$350k
03 June 2004New wall opening in public bar$5k
04 July 2003Alterations to a Hotel. This permit excludes excludes the conference rooms and the entry from Spencer Street.$121.0m
08 Sept 2001demolition of an office /internal$314k
08 Sept 2001Demolition of of existing office building$314k
13 Sept 2000Installation of alarm signalling equipment$190
29 Feb 2000Installation of alarm signalling equipment$190

Questions and answers

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.

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)). General information from public records, not legal, financial or building advice.

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