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Langham Hotel

1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
—height
25floors
1992completed
0businesses
4permits

Development milestones

Planning application2023Planning application TP-2023-75 lodged
ApprovedApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Completed1992Langham Hotel completed: 25 floors

Building team

Owner
Great Eagle Holdings
Building manager
Langham Hotels International

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ3
Overlays
DDO1, DDO60, DDO60-A1, LSIO4, PO1, SCO25
Strata plan
PS328901 · 1 lots
Scores
🚆 9 · ☕ 7 · 🌳 8 · ✨ 8

Timeline

Jul 2025Long-awaited refurbishment of The Langham Melbourne to revamp ballroom and guest rooms
A MICE Network article reported that Langham Hospitality Group shared development updates on the long-awaited refurbishment of The Langham, Melbourne at an industry event in Sydney.
2023Planning application TP-2023-75 lodged
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
20221 building permit · about $23k of new works
Largest: Strip-out and fitout of tenancy
2021Condé Nast Traveller ranking for Australia and New Zealand hotels
The Wikipedia infobox lists a 2021 Condé Nast Traveler ranking of number five among the top 10 hotels in Australia and New Zealand.
2020Traveler + Leisure ranking for Australia and New Zealand city hotels
The Wikipedia infobox lists a 2020 Traveler + Leisure ranking of number four among the top 5 city hotels in Australia and New Zealand.
20201 certificate · about $31k of new works
Largest: Langham Hotel - Temporary Outdoor Venue - Alterations to an Existing Hotel - Level 9 (Pool Deck)
20181 certificate · about $725k of new works
Largest: Alterations to existing Hotel - Replacement of the Boiler Units - Option 2
20161 building permit and 1 certificate · about $181k of new works
Largest: Alterations refitting kitchen and servery area to club lounge
2011Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 20 floors
Name recorded: Langham Hotel
2008Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 20 floors
Name recorded: LANGHAM HOTEL
2002First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 20 floors
19991 certificate · about $384k of new works
Largest: Sheraton Towers Southgate - Someplace Else Bar - Refurbishment into function rooms. Mid Level
19982 building permits · about $223k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Alt''s Restaurant (Roof Top Restaurant) and Royal Suite - Southgate Ave, Southbank.
19951 certificate · about $163k of new works
Largest: Alterations to Porte Cochere - hotel entrance, Sheraton Hotel. Ground - External
1992Langham Hotel completed: 25 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne building census (CLUE) 2024
ApprovedPlanning permit granted (exact date not recorded)
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor

Building permits and certificates (9)

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.

16 Mar 2022Strip-out and fitout of tenancy$23k
15 Dec 2020Langham Hotel - Temporary Outdoor Venue - Alterations to an Existing Hotel - Level 9 (Pool Deck)$31k
12 Nov 2018Alterations to existing Hotel - Replacement of the Boiler Units - Option 2$725k
13 Dec 2016Alterations refitting kitchen and servery area to club lounge$181k
02 Aug 2016Alterations refitting kitchen and servery area to club lounge$181k
30 Sept 1999Sheraton Towers Southgate - Someplace Else Bar - Refurbishment into function rooms. Mid Level$384k
19 Oct 1998covert offices into 3 conference rooms. Health Level (Sheraton Towers Southgate)$45k
04 Sept 1998Alterations to Alt''s Restaurant (Roof Top Restaurant) and Royal Suite - Southgate Ave, Southbank.$178k
23 Oct 1995Alterations to Porte Cochere - hotel entrance, Sheraton Hotel. Ground - External$163k

Questions and answers

Is Langham Hotel residential or commercial?
Langham Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Langham Hotel built?
Langham Hotel was completed in 1992.

How many floors does Langham Hotel have?
Langham Hotel has 25 floors above ground.

Does Langham Hotel have hotel or student accommodation?
Plans for this address include 5 hotel rooms.

Who built Langham Hotel?
The building team section lists who's known so far. Builders, architects and developers can claim their role on this page.

What public transport is near Langham Hotel?
Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 3 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/St Kilda Rd #14, about 4 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Langham Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).

Does Langham Hotel have an owners corporation?
Plan of subdivision PS328901 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Langham Hotel recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 4 building permits for Langham Hotel since 1998. The most recent was in March 2022.

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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