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Crown Metropol

57-91 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC 3006
Generated 8 November 2026
Hotel · Commercial Accommodation
—height
28floors
2010completed
0businesses
24permits

Development milestones

Construction startedNov 2007First major construction permit issued
First occupantsFeb 2010First occupancy permit issued
Completed2010Crown Metropol completed: 28 floors

Building team

Developer
Crown Resorts
Architect
Bates Smart
Builder
Baulderstone Hornibrook
Builder
Baulderstone

Planning & subdivision

Zone
CCZ3
Overlays
DDO1, DDO10, LSIO4, PO1
Scores
🚆 6 · ☕ 5 · 🌳 7 · ✨ 7

Timeline

20242 certificates · about $761k of new works
Largest: Level 3 - Alteration to existing building
20231 building permit · about $423k of new works
Largest: Crown Metropol Level 6 Data Centre Upgrade
20221 building permit and 1 certificate · about $5.3m of new works
Largest: Stage 2: Cladding Rectification Works
20212 certificates · about $5.8m of new works
Largest: Crown Metropol - Cladding Replacement of External Facade
20151 building permit · about $73k of new works
Largest: Crown Casino, Gas Suppression Systems, Metropol Data Hub (L6 Metropol)
20121 building permit · about $40k of new works
Largest: Fitout - of Logies Cocktail Area (Crown Metropol - Level 2)
2011Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 29 floors
Name recorded: Crown Metropol
2010Crown Metropol completed: 28 floors
Derived from Spice News
Apr 2010Crown Metropol officially opened in Melbourne
Crown Metropol, the 658-room hotel, was launched around 21 April 2010 and officially opened by James Packer and Premier John Brumby. Packer said Crown had invested over $370 million in the hotel and its associated assets.
Feb 2010First occupancy permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20102 building permits and 2 certificates · about $1.0m of new works
Largest: Stage 20: Proposed installation of the exterior signage located at North East corner of tower between levels 3-8 to the Crown Casino third h
May 2009Metropol hotel on schedule as Crown's third hotel
Spice News reported in May 2009 that Crown's new 658-room, $300 million hotel was on schedule to open in early 2010. The hotel was located on the corner of Clarendon and Whiteman Streets and was described as Bates Smart-designed.
20092 building permits
Largest: Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 18: Proposed remain
200813 building permits
Largest: Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 16: Installation of
2008First council census entry: unoccupied - under construction, 1 floors
Nov 2007First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
20072 building permits · about $210.0m of new works
Largest: Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor. Stage 2: Installation of the piles to the Crown Casino Thir
19961 building permit · about $8k of new works
Largest: Demolition works

Building permits and certificates (31)

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.

11 Sept 2024Level 3 - Alteration to existing building$103k
12 June 2024Level 3 - Alteration to existing building$658k
13 Nov 2023Crown Metropol Level 6 Data Centre Upgrade$423k
19 Aug 2022Stage 2: Cladding Rectification Works$5.3m
01 Feb 2022Crown Metropol - Deletion of Lay Flat Hose Reels.$7k
30 Nov 2021Ground – Level 1 Crown Happy Place Tenancy Fitout and Change of Use$140k
05 Nov 2021Crown Metropol - Cladding Replacement of External Facade$5.7m
15 May 2015Crown Casino, Gas Suppression Systems, Metropol Data Hub (L6 Metropol)$73k
05 Apr 2012Fitout - of Logies Cocktail Area (Crown Metropol - Level 2)$40k
09 Nov 2010Crown Metropol - Tenancy T29 - Retail tenancy basebuild$600k
27 July 2010Alterations to existing smoke detection system$2k
15 Mar 2010Crown Metropol - Alterations to existing detection and alarm system$400k
12 Feb 2010Stage 20: Proposed installation of the exterior signage located at North East corner of tower between levels 3-8 to the Crown Casino third hotel$210.0m
09 June 2009Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 18: Proposed remaining tower facade from levels 25 to 28 and the podium facade to the east including the link bridge and soffit to the bridge link and the vertical cladding to the car park link of the crown casino third hotel$210.0m
04 May 2009Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 17: Proposed architectural fitout, alterations and finishes of the crown casino third hotel (architectural finishes).$210.0m
12 Nov 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 16: Installation of plaster board lining to walls and ceilings only from Ground to Level 26 of the Crown Casino Third Hotel.$210.0m
11 Nov 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 15: Installation of podium curtain wall to the west facade; and miscellaneous concrete and steel details; and connections for vertical alucobond facade to south elevation only to the crown casino third hotel & within the lane way (cobblestone PH80 excluding LOT 37-VOLUME 6041 FOLIO 178-PL5096)$210.0m
02 Oct 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 14: Installation of tower facade only from Ground to Level 26 excluding the podium to the Crown Casino Third Hotel & within the lane way (Cobblestone PH8O Excluding Lot 37-Volume 6041 Folio 178-PL5096)$210.0m
11 Aug 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 11: Construction of structural details of the precast 'V' comumn to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway (cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
01 Aug 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 10: Construction of fire protection services to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway (cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
10 July 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 8: Construction of electrical, comms and audio visual services to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway (cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
10 July 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 9: Construction of mechanical, building automation system & security services to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway (cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
18 June 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 7: Construction of hydraulic services sanitary plumbing & stormwater to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway (cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
21 May 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 6: Cconstruction of structural details - Levels 7 to 29 - post tensioned floor and framing and block work walls to the crown casino third hotel and within the lane way (Cobblestone PH8010 excluding LOT 37-VOLUME 6041 FOLIO 178 - PL5096) PL5096$210.0m
04 Feb 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 4: Installation of in Ground hydraulic services (sanitary plumbing & water) to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
18 Jan 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 12: Installation of passager and goods lifts only to the Crown Casino Third Hotel & within the laneway (Cobblestone PH8010) excluding Lot 37 (known as the laneway).$210.0m
18 Jan 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 13: Installation of metal wall partitioning only from Ground to Level 29 to the crown casino Third Hotel & within the lane way (Cobblestone PH8O excluding LOT 37-Volume 6041 Folio 178- PL5096)$210.0m
18 Jan 2008Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 3: Installation of the core raft and pile caps to the Crown Casino Third Hotel and within the laneway excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
06 Dec 2007Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor. Stage 2: Installation of the piles to the Crown Casino Third Hotel within the laneway excluding Lot 37.$210.0m
27 Nov 2007Proposed construction of the Crown Casino Third Hotel, Earth Works/Ground Floor (Lot 11(in part), 12, 13, 14, 15). Stage 1: Installation of piles to the Crown Casino Third Hotel excluding Lot 37 (known as the laneway).$210.0m
11 Dec 1996Demolition works$8k

Questions and answers

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

When was Crown Metropol built?
Crown Metropol was completed in 2010.

How many floors does Crown Metropol have?
Crown Metropol has 28 floors above ground.

Who designed and built Crown Metropol?
Crown Resorts developed Crown Metropol, Bates Smart designed it and Baulderstone built it. The building team section has the sources.

What public transport is near Crown Metropol?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 11 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Port Junction/Whiteman St #125, about 2 minutes' walk.

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

Has any work been done on Crown Metropol recently?
The City of Melbourne has issued 24 building permits for Crown Metropol since 1996. The most recent was in November 2023.

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

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