πŸ›ŽοΈ HotelCommercial AccommodationCompleted 2002

Mercure Southbank

9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006

  • 43 m tall Β· #79 in Southbank
  • 12 floors
  • 275 hotel rooms

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24 years standing

Built in 1 yr 1 mth

  1. Dec 2000Construction started
  2. 2002Completed
  3. TodayStill standing

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About Mercure Southbank

Mercure Southbank is a hotel on Riverside Quay in Southbank, Melbourne, with 12 floors above ground. Its roof is 42 metres high. The building was completed in 2002.

At a glance

Key facts

Building type
πŸ›ŽοΈ Hotel
Completed
2002
Height
42 m Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
#79 of 190 in Southbank
Floors
12 Unconfirmed We don't have data to 100% confirm this data point as yet.
Footprint
1,251 mΒ²
Hotel rooms
275
Car spaces
β€”
Strata plan
PS433535 Β· 1 lots
Planning zone
CCZ3
Permits on record
1

Score cards

πŸš† Transport8/10

Flinders Street Station 4 min walk Β· 7 tram stops within 400 m

β˜• Everyday amenities9/10

46 cafΓ©s, 4 grocers, 5 medical within 250 m

🌳 Greenery9/10

157 street trees within 150 m Β· park 20 m away

✨ Activity9/10

30,270 people pass daily nearby Β· 29 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 Mercure Southbank.

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Location & neighbourhood

Getting around

πŸš†Flinders Street Station
Train station
4 min Β· 314 m
πŸš†Flinders Street Railway Station
Train station
5 min Β· 369 m
πŸš‹Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17
Tram stop
4 min Β· 324 m
πŸš‹Elizabeth St/Flinders St #4
Tram stop
4 min Β· 336 m
πŸš‹Casino/Southbank/Queens Bridge St #115
Tram stop
4 min Β· 354 m

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

Within a 3-minute walk

46β˜• CafΓ©s & eateries
4πŸ›’ Grocers
1πŸ‹οΈ Gyms
5🩺 Medical
1πŸ’Š Pharmacies
1🧸 Childcare
6🍷 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 Mercure Southbank: listings, news, works, planning and history.

2023πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 13 floors
Name recorded: Mercure Southbank
2023πŸ› 
Works
2 certificates Β· about $999k of new works
Largest: Stage 2 - Refurbishment Works to Mercure Melbourne Southbank Main Ground Floor Public Areas
2011πŸ”„
Use change
Council census records it as commercial accommodation, 13 floors
Name recorded: Travelodge
2006πŸ“‹
First census
First council census entry: commercial accommodation, 13 floors
2004πŸ› 
Works
1 certificate Β· about $33k of new works
Largest: Alteration Part Ground Floor
2002πŸŽ‰
Milestone Β· Completed
Mercure Southbank completed: 12 floors
Derived from City of Melbourne Development Activity Monitor
Dec 2000πŸ—
Milestone Β· Construction started
First major construction permit issued
Derived from City of Melbourne building permits
2000πŸ› 
Works
1 building permit Β· about $24.8m of new works
Largest: Stage 1 - New Building. Travelodge Hotel. Basement to level 11 - site retention, footings and precast panels. Basement to level 1, class 3.

Planning & heritage

Planning controls

ZoneCAPITAL CITY ZONE - SCHEDULE 3 (CCZ3)
DDO1Design and Development Overlay: limits on building height, setbacks and design
DDO10Design 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
PS433535
Lots on the plan
1
Owners corporation
Not recorded
Building permits on record
1
Estimated cost of works
About $25.8m
2000New works by year (estimated)2023

Costs are estimates declared on permits, not amounts spent. Stages of a project repeat its value, so we group them and count each project once. A value can cover a project spanning several buildings. Our calculation from City of Melbourne building permits, CC BY 4.0.

History of the site

How it's been recorded over time

2006Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors
2011Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "Travelodge"
2023Commercial Accommodation Β· 13 floors Β· "Mercure Southbank"

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mercure Southbank residential or commercial?

Mercure Southbank is a hotel or serviced apartments. The City of Melbourne lists its main use as commercial accommodation.

When was Mercure Southbank built?

Mercure Southbank was completed in 2002.

How many floors does Mercure Southbank have?

Mercure Southbank has 12 floors above ground.

Does Mercure Southbank have hotel or student accommodation?

The City of Melbourne records 275 hotel rooms at Mercure Southbank.

Who built Mercure Southbank?

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

How tall is Mercure Southbank?

About 42 metres, measured from the City of Melbourne's 3D building model. It's number 79 of 190 buildings in Southbank by height.

What public transport is near Mercure Southbank?

Flinders Street Station is the nearest train station, about 4 minutes' walk. The nearest tram stop is Arts Precinct/Sturt St #17, about 4 minutes' walk.

What is the planning zone for Mercure Southbank?

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

Does Mercure Southbank have an owners corporation?

Plan of subdivision PS433535 has 1 lot.

Has any work been done on Mercure Southbank recently?

The City of Melbourne has issued 1 building permit for Mercure Southbank since 2000. The most recent was in December 2000.

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That's Built compiles information from public records, research and contributions. Details are checked against multiple sources where possible but may contain errors and aren't professional advice. 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)). Street View and business details Β© Google Maps.

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