πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2018

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel

7 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006

  • 26 floors

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8 years standing

  1. 2018Completed
  2. TodayStill standing

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About Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel is a hotel with 26 floors above ground, standing 97 m to the top. Developed by Plenary Group, designed by Woods Bagot and NH Architecture and built by Probuild, it was completed in 2018 and opened ahead of schedule.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2018
Height
97 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Floors
26
Footprint
24,733 mΒ²
Architect
Woods Bagot
Builder
Probuild
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS615749 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
0

Score cards

πŸš† Transport6/10

Southern Cross Railway Station 9 min walk Β· 4 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities6/10

28 cafΓ©s, 2 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery5/10

0 street trees within 150 m Β· park 105 m away

✨ Activity2/10

2 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 Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel.

πŸ“ArchitectWoods BagotverifiedCo-designer of the building form with NH ArchitectureSource: Apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ“ArchitectNH ArchitectureverifiedCo-designer of the building form with Woods BagotSource: Apartments.com.au β†—
πŸ‘·BuilderProbuildverifiedHead contractor for the MCEC expansion, which includes the hotelSource: e-architect β†—
πŸ”‘Building managerAccorHotels (Accor)2018–2021reportedCurrent Β· 2018-2021 Β· Operates the hotel under the Novotel brandSource: Hotel Management β†—
🏦OwnerAction Hotels Group2018–2021reportedCurrent Β· 2018-2021 Β· Owner of the hotel, held on a 92-year long-term leaseSource: Hotel Management β†—
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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Southern Cross Railway Station
Train station
9 min Β· 749 m
πŸš†Southern Cross Station
Train station
10 min Β· 766 m
πŸš‹Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A
Tram stop
3 min Β· 268 m
πŸš‹Clarendon St/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
4 min Β· 349 m
πŸš‹Port Junction/Whiteman St #125
Tram stop
4 min Β· 355 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

28β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
2πŸ›’ Grocers
0πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
0🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
3🍷 Pubs & bars

Who lives in Southbank

Residents18,670
Median age31
Households renting64%
Households without a car35%
Walk to work35%
Public transport to work32%

ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).

Timeline

Everything that has happened at Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.

9 Feb 2021πŸ“°
News
Action Hotels Group lists Melbourne hotels for sale, including Novotel South Wharf
Kuwait-based owner Action Hotels Group put its three Accor-managed Melbourne hotels, including the Novotel South Wharf, up for sale through CBRE, either as one lot or three separate assets. The expressions of interest campaign remains open until 9 March 2021.
2019πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 28 floors
2018πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel completed: 26 floors
Derived from FK (Fender Katsalidis)
Apr 2018πŸ“°
News
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf opens ahead of schedule
The 347-room Novotel opened beside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in April 2018, reported as ahead of schedule. Trade coverage described it as a $150 million, 26-storey golden-clad tower.
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Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (CCZ3)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO60-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
PO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provide

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

Plan of subdivision
PS615749
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
0

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2019Commercial Accommodation Β· 28 floors Β· "Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel residential or commercial?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel built?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel was completed in 2018.

How many floors does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel have?

Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel has 26 floors above ground.

Who designed and built Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel?

Plenary Group developed Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel, NH Architecture designed it and Probuild built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel?

Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 9 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Southbank Tram Depot/Light Rail #125A, about 3 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel?

The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Novotel Melbourne South Wharf Hotel have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS615749 has 1 lot.

Was Novotel Melbourne South Wharf listed for sale?

A news item dated 9 February 2021 says Action Hotels Group listed Melbourne hotels for sale, including Novotel South Wharf.

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