Prince Albert Hotel (1915 - 1916)

• Designed by Sydney Smith and Ogg, one of the most significant  architectural practices in Melbourne for the Carlton & United Brewery Company
• Corner hotel type form, which dominates the perception of early 20th century hotels in Victoria.
• Indicates the far reaching influence of the Licenses Reduction Board set up in 1906.
• Many new hotels were built to meet the new standards, which led to an increasing hotel ownership by major breweries.
• Illustrates important role of hotels as community meeting places.