Crown Towers Hotel
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank VIC 3006
- 142 m tall · #24 in Southbank
- 43 floors
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29 years standing
- 1997Completed
- TodayStill standing
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About Crown Towers Hotel
Crown Towers Hotel is a 43-storey hotel, 152 metres tall, in Southbank, which opened in May 1997 alongside the casino. Developed by Crown Resorts and built by Grocon, it was designed by Hudson Conway Architects and Daryl Jackson Architects and completed in 1997. A $200 million Southbank redevelopment announced in February 2026 includes the hotel's lobby bar.
At a glance
Key facts
- Building type
- 🛎️ Hotel
- Completed
- 1997
- Height
- 152 m to the top
142 m Unconfirmed ?We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet. to the roof
#24 of 190 in Southbank - Floors
- 43
- Footprint
- 51,448 m²
- Architect
- Hudson Conway Architects
- Builder
- Grocon
- Car spaces
- —
- Planning zone
- CCZ3
- Permits on record
- 0
Score cards
Southern Cross Railway Station 9 min walk · 8 tram stops within 400 m
36 cafés, 1 grocers, 0 medical within 250 m
43 street trees within 150 m · park 83 m away
15,851 people pass daily nearby · 0 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 Crown Towers Hotel.
Location & neighbourhood
Getting around
Train station9 min · 716 m
Train station10 min · 786 m
Tram stop3 min · 218 m
Tram stop3 min · 254 m
Tram stop4 min · 304 m
Straight-line walking estimate. Source: PTV GTFS, CC BY 4.0.
Within a 3-minute walk
Who lives in Southbank
ABS Census 2016 via City of Melbourne (CC BY).
Timeline
Everything that has happened at Crown Towers Hotel: listings, news, works, planning and history.
Planning & heritage
Planning controls
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designDDO60-A1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and designLSIO4Land Subject to Inundation: mapped as at risk of flooding from rivers or the bayPO1Parking Overlay: controls on how much car parking new development can provideVicmap Planning, © 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
- 0
History of the site
How it's been recorded over time
City of Melbourne Census of Land Use and Employment, since 2002.
Community
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Frequently asked questions
Is Crown Towers Hotel residential or commercial?
Crown Towers Hotel is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.
When was Crown Towers Hotel built?
Crown Towers Hotel was completed in 1997.
How many floors does Crown Towers Hotel have?
Crown Towers Hotel has 43 floors above ground.
Who designed and built Crown Towers Hotel?
Crown Resorts developed Crown Towers Hotel, Daryl Jackson designed it and Grocon built it. The building team section has the sources.
How tall is Crown Towers Hotel?
About 142 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 24 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.
What public transport is near Crown Towers Hotel?
Southern Cross Railway Station is the nearest train station, about 9 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Casino/MCEC/Clarendon St #124A, about 3 minutes' walk.
What is the planning zone for Crown Towers Hotel?
The site is in the Capital City Zone - Schedule 3 (CCZ3).
Has Crown Towers Hotel been refurbished or redeveloped?
In August 2009, Crown Towers announced a completed $65 million room and suite enhancement. In February 2026, Crown Melbourne announced a $200 million Southbank redevelopment that includes the Crown Towers lobby bar.
Compare with nearby buildings
| Building | Type | Distance | Floors | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Towers Hotel | Hotel | — | 43 | 1997 |
| Crown Promenade Hotel | Hotel | 128 m | 23 | 2003 |
| Crown Metropol | Hotel | 275 m | 29 | 2010 |
| Northbank Place East Tower | Commercial | 279 m | 11 | 2009 |
| Southbank Towers | Mixed use | 246 m | 28 | 1997 |
| Prima Pearl Apartments | Mixed use | 242 m | 73 | 2014 |
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