The development of a Holiday Inn & Suites in Adelaide, Australia, was announced at the property’s ground-breaking ceremony.
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Design concept: Sequoia Lodge
In this collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we look at the 2021-completed Sequoia Lodge in Crafers, Australia.
IHG signs its first hotel on New South Wales’ South Coast
IHG has announced the signing of a Crowne Plaza hotel on the NSW South Coast in Australia.
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Country Overview: Australia set to welcome more than 26,000 new rooms [Infographic]
According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS data, Australia is on track to welcoming a significant 151 new four- and five-star hotels, altogether comprising 26,776 new rooms.
Waldorf Astoria debuts in Australia with landmark Sydney signing
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand is making its debut in Australia with the landmark signing of Waldorf Astoria Sydney.
Hilton Garden Inn to open in central Brisbane
Designed by HAL Architects, Hilton Worldwide’s forthcoming scheme will help Queensland’s state capital cement its status as one of Australia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities.
IHG opens 312-key hotel in Melbourne
In partnership with Pro-Invest Hotels, the British hotel giant has announced the launch of a contemporary property with 312 rooms in the heart of Victoria’s state capital.
Hyatt Place scheme opens in Melbourne business precinct
The upscale hotel brand has launched a contemporary 171-key property ideal for corporate travellers at a prominent location in one of Australia’s biggest cities.
Four Seasons lined up for world’s tallest vertical garden
The luxury hospitality company will manage a hotel within an AU$2.7 billion (US$1.94 billion) Melbourne development showcasing how skyscrapers can incorporate the natural environment.
Sydney hotel set for revamp following Holiday Inn switch
An existing property near Bondi Beach will undergo an extensive refurbishment of its rooms, lobby and guest spaces after joining IHG’s Holiday Inn brand family.
![Brand overview: 20,000 rooms on the way for Holiday Inn [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Holiday-Inn-Suites-Geelon.jpg)
Brand overview: 20,000 rooms on the way for Holiday Inn [Infographic]
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts will open dozens of new hotel schemes around the world in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Design showcase: Top five designs with arches
We take a look at stylish hotel projects from London to Brisbane that really raise the bar with their elegant arches in the latest instalment of our collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Project of the Week: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
This AU$3.6 billion (US$2.6 billion) integrated resort scheme in Queensland’s state capital, which features over 1,000 hotel rooms, has been crowned our latest Project of the Week.
The Luxury Collection debuts in Australia with Hobart opening
A heritage reconstruction of former state government offices, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has been brought to life by a talented team that includes fjmtstudio and JPDC.
Stylish Whitsundays scheme joins The Sebel
An existing resort with 54 newly refurbished apartment-style guestrooms in the Whitsundays area of Australia’s east coast has joined Accor’s premium brand.
Oakwood passes 10,000-key milestone with Melbourne debut
The Mapletree Investments-owned hospitality group has bolstered its portfolio with the debut of Oakwood Premier Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria.
Design showcase: Top five fireplaces
Our ongoing partnership with TOPHOTELDESIGN considers hotels in London, Amsterdam, Los Cabos and elsewhere that make the most of man’s innate fascination with fire.
Hyatt Centric debuts in Australia with Melbourne hotel
Featuring design by Architectus and Hecker Guthrie, the upper-upscale brand’s inaugural property in Australia celebrates the character of Victoria’s state capital.
2022 hotlist: APAC’s top three openings
The region’s most exciting hotel launches will accommodate guests within ambitious mixed-use developments in prominent cities across China, Australia and Vietnam.
Project in focus: NH Hotel Wollongong
We check in with NH Hotel Wollongong, a forthcoming corporate hotel in New South Wales that’s promising to deliver a Sydney-quality experience combined with strong local elements.
Albany welcomes Australasia’s first Hilton Garden Inn hotel
Hilton Garden Inn’s newbuild 108-room property, which overlooks Albany Waterfront Marina on the coast of Western Australia, has thrown open its doors to guests.
Historic Melbourne hotel completes multimillion-dollar refurbishment
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, which occupies a landmark building in the Edwardian baroque style, has been successfully revamped with help from Studio del Castillo.
Milestone Sofitel property opens in Adelaide
The AU$150 million (US$107.8 million) Sofitel Adelaide has made its debut – the first new five-star internationally branded hotel in South Australia’s state capital for 30 years.
Accor reveals plans to bring Mövenpick to Queensland
Slated to open in 2024, this 96-key property promises to provide a stunning accommodation option for visitors to Brisbane.
Hilton Garden Inn to make Sydney debut in 2023
Hilton Worldwide has struck a deal to create the city’s first Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which will be designed by Rothelowman, as the hospitality giant continues to grow its Australian footprint.
Project of the Week: Marriott Adelaide GPO Hotel
The AU$200 million Marriott Adelaide GPO Hotel scheme, which will feature 285 guestrooms plus four restaurants and bars, has won our latest Project of the Week title.
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Brand overview: InterContinental to grow room count by more than 16,000 [Infographic]
Going through the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, we see that the luxury hotel brand has ambitious expansion plans, especially in APAC and the Middle East.
Project in focus: Veriu Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
A stylish newbuild hotel development, Veriu Queen Victoria Market is slated to open as part of a major mixed-use scheme in the Australian city in late 2022.
Region overview: 2,700 hotels to launch across APAC
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that APAC’s hotel market will grow rapidly in the coming years, with China way out ahead in terms of new development.
Project in focus: Vibe Hotel Adelaide
Newbuild property Vibe Hotel Adelaide aims to shake up the Australian city’s upscale lifestyle offering with its luxurious amenities and inspiring design.
Project in focus: Little National Hotel Newcastle, Australia
We take a closer look at plans to create a stylish property under the Little National Hotel brand as part of a major mixed-use development in New South Wales.
Australia’s first Oakwood Premier scheme eyes October launch
Brought to life by a team that includes CHT Architects and SORA Interior Architecture + Design, the AU$150 million Oakwood Premier Melbourne is nearing completion.
Design showcase: Top five elevator halls
We pick out five hotels around the world, from Vienna to Hanoi, that have turned this most practical of features into a real talking point in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive.
IHG continues Australian growth with Ballarat signing
A striking Holiday Inn & Suites property, designed by Hachem Architecture, is set to be built in Ballarat as part of IHG’s plans to expand further into regional Victoria.
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City overview: 5,400 new rooms on the books in Melbourne [Infographic]
The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that Melbourne is home to a steadily growing market, with a healthy mix of four- and five-star hotel schemes.
Australia welcomes first next-generation Holiday Inn hotel
IHG’s new-look Holiday Inn format has arrived down under with the launch of a 150-key property in Melbourne, complete with an open lobby concept and high-quality F&B.
Studio Carter reveals stylish Mondrian Gold Coast images
The design studio founded by acclaimed designer Robbyn Carter has unveiled interior renderings showing how the luxurious private residences will look at Mondrian Gold Coast.
Project of the Week: Fairmont Port Douglas, Australia
Developed by Chiodo Corporation, this nature-inspired property that will mark Fairmont’s spectacular entry into Australia has won our latest Project of the Week title.
Design showcase: Top five patios
We take a closer look at five hotels with inviting patios that successfully pave the way for guests to venture outdoors in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN story.
Kimpton to enter Australia this year
IHG and Pro-Invest Group will open the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in Australia in October 2021, following the conversion and repositioning of Primus Sydney.
InterContinental Adelaide to embark on $32m upgrade
IHG and TCC Land International have announced that the 1988-built hotel, which rebranded as InterContinental Adelaide in 2009, will undergo an extensive renovation from late 2021.
IHG announces plans for InterContinental Parramatta
InterContinental Parramatta, a 200-key newbuild in one of Sydney’s fastest growing areas, will become the 11th InterContinental property in Australasia.
The Standard reveals plans for first Australian hotel
Designed by Woods Bagot with interiors by Hecker Guthrie, The Standard, Fitzroy will celebrate the Melbourne suburb’s rich culture and history across its 127 rooms and public spaces..
Queensland hotel completes multimillion-dollar renovation
Mantra Terrace Hotel Brisbane has reopened to guests after undergoing a major refurbishment programme led by Singapore-based FDAT Architects.
Mövenpick Hotel Melbourne on Spencer opens in May
Together with Singapore’s Fragrance Group, Accor is preparing to launch Australia’s second Mövenpick hotel, with the May 2021 debut of a stylish scheme in Melbourne.
Project in focus: Hyatt Place Brisbane South City Square
Construction work is underway on a new Hyatt Place-branded property – the result of a collaboration between Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Pellicano and Perri Projects – in Brisbane.
IHG announces historic Mornington Peninsula signing
IHG’s luxury InterContinental brand is coming to Sorrento near Melbourne as part of the redevelopment of the storied Hotel Continental property.
Project in focus: Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong, Australia
This forthcoming Holiday Inn-branded hotel in the picturesque coastal city of Geelong will strengthen IHG’s geographic footprint across Australia.
Heritage building transformed into Hilton’s new Melbourne hotel
Occupying the former Melbourne Equity Chambers, Hilton Worldwide’s latest hotel raises the bar in Victoria’s largest city, with 244 stylish rooms and clever architecture by Bates Smart.
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Country overview: Australia gears up for 180 new properties [Infographic]
Our researchers report that 180 hotel projects with a total of 34,525 keys are in the works across Australia right now. We take a closer look at the country’s exciting development slate.
Project in focus: Voco Yarra Valley, Australia
IHG is making a statement by creating what will be the first globally branded upscale hotel in the Yarra Valley wine region, with help from Barnes Capital and Hachem.
Hotel Indigo lands in Australia with fancy new Adelaide property
IHG’s boutique lifestyle brand has made a splash down under with the introduction of a stylish 145-room property next to Adelaide Central Market.
Recap: Hottest hotel openings in February 2021
The last few weeks have seen a raft of exciting hotel launches from industry heavyweights like Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide – here are our three top picks.
Peppers Melbourne Richmond begins to take shape
Amber Property Group has started construction work on Peppers Melbourne Richmond, an 80-room hotel scheme in one of Victoria’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
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Australia
Adelaide to welcome new Holiday Inn & Suites
The development of a Holiday Inn & Suites in Adelaide, Australia, was announced at the property’s ground-breaking ceremony.
Design concept: Sequoia Lodge
In this collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN we look at the 2021-completed Sequoia Lodge in Crafers, Australia.
IHG signs its first hotel on New South Wales’ South Coast
IHG has announced the signing of a Crowne Plaza hotel on the NSW South Coast in Australia.
Country Overview: Australia set to welcome more than 26,000 new rooms [Infographic]
According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS data, Australia is on track to welcoming a significant 151 new four- and five-star hotels, altogether comprising 26,776 new rooms.
Hilton Garden Inn to open in central Brisbane
Designed by HAL Architects, Hilton Worldwide’s forthcoming scheme will help Queensland’s state capital cement its status as one of Australia’s most vibrant and dynamic cities.
IHG opens 312-key hotel in Melbourne
In partnership with Pro-Invest Hotels, the British hotel giant has announced the launch of a contemporary property with 312 rooms in the heart of Victoria’s state capital.
Hyatt Place scheme opens in Melbourne business precinct
The upscale hotel brand has launched a contemporary 171-key property ideal for corporate travellers at a prominent location in one of Australia’s biggest cities.
Four Seasons lined up for world’s tallest vertical garden
The luxury hospitality company will manage a hotel within an AU$2.7 billion (US$1.94 billion) Melbourne development showcasing how skyscrapers can incorporate the natural environment.
Sydney hotel set for revamp following Holiday Inn switch
An existing property near Bondi Beach will undergo an extensive refurbishment of its rooms, lobby and guest spaces after joining IHG’s Holiday Inn brand family.
Brand overview: 20,000 rooms on the way for Holiday Inn [Infographic]
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts will open dozens of new hotel schemes around the world in the coming years, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database.
Design showcase: Top five designs with arches
We take a look at stylish hotel projects from London to Brisbane that really raise the bar with their elegant arches in the latest instalment of our collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN.
Project of the Week: Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
This AU$3.6 billion (US$2.6 billion) integrated resort scheme in Queensland’s state capital, which features over 1,000 hotel rooms, has been crowned our latest Project of the Week.
The Luxury Collection debuts in Australia with Hobart opening
A heritage reconstruction of former state government offices, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart has been brought to life by a talented team that includes fjmtstudio and JPDC.
Stylish Whitsundays scheme joins The Sebel
An existing resort with 54 newly refurbished apartment-style guestrooms in the Whitsundays area of Australia’s east coast has joined Accor’s premium brand.
Oakwood passes 10,000-key milestone with Melbourne debut
The Mapletree Investments-owned hospitality group has bolstered its portfolio with the debut of Oakwood Premier Melbourne in the Australian state of Victoria.
Design showcase: Top five fireplaces
Our ongoing partnership with TOPHOTELDESIGN considers hotels in London, Amsterdam, Los Cabos and elsewhere that make the most of man’s innate fascination with fire.
Hyatt Centric debuts in Australia with Melbourne hotel
Featuring design by Architectus and Hecker Guthrie, the upper-upscale brand’s inaugural property in Australia celebrates the character of Victoria’s state capital.
2022 hotlist: APAC’s top three openings
The region’s most exciting hotel launches will accommodate guests within ambitious mixed-use developments in prominent cities across China, Australia and Vietnam.
Project in focus: NH Hotel Wollongong
We check in with NH Hotel Wollongong, a forthcoming corporate hotel in New South Wales that’s promising to deliver a Sydney-quality experience combined with strong local elements.
Albany welcomes Australasia’s first Hilton Garden Inn hotel
Hilton Garden Inn’s newbuild 108-room property, which overlooks Albany Waterfront Marina on the coast of Western Australia, has thrown open its doors to guests.
Historic Melbourne hotel completes multimillion-dollar refurbishment
Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, which occupies a landmark building in the Edwardian baroque style, has been successfully revamped with help from Studio del Castillo.
Milestone Sofitel property opens in Adelaide
The AU$150 million (US$107.8 million) Sofitel Adelaide has made its debut – the first new five-star internationally branded hotel in South Australia’s state capital for 30 years.
Accor reveals plans to bring Mövenpick to Queensland
Slated to open in 2024, this 96-key property promises to provide a stunning accommodation option for visitors to Brisbane.
Hilton Garden Inn to make Sydney debut in 2023
Hilton Worldwide has struck a deal to create the city’s first Hilton Garden Inn hotel, which will be designed by Rothelowman, as the hospitality giant continues to grow its Australian footprint.