The opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank marks this Marriott brand’s entry to the country.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
![Country overview: Australia gears up for 180 new properties [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Brisbane.jpg)
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.
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.
W Melbourne starts welcoming guests
Brought to life by architecture and interior design firm Hachem, W Melbourne is a new luxury lifestyle hotel with a fun design aesthetic.
Quincy hotel brand prepares for Australian debut
The Singapore-born Quincy brand is set to make its debut in Australia with the upcoming opening of Quincy Hotel Melbourne.
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City overview: 9,000 new rooms coming up for Melbourne [Infographic]
Melbourne’s hotel market is on the rise, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with exciting projects in the works from Shangri-La Group, Marriott International and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Project of the Week: AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
The development of Australia’s first AC Hotel, which will be housed within a new 40-storey mixed-use skyscraper called Normanby, is our latest Project of the Week.
IHG’s new voco hotel to focus on ‘Me Time’
IHG has unveiled big plans to open a 171-key voco hotel in Melbourne built around its innovative ‘Me Time’ concept.
IHG’s new voco hotel to focus on ‘Me Time’
IHG has unveiled big plans to open a 171-key voco hotel in Melbourne built around its innovative ‘Me Time’ concept.
W Melbourne set to launch in December 2020
Featuring 294 rooms and 29 suites, Australia’s new W hotel is scheduled to open before the year is out.
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IHG closes deal on sale of Holiday Inn property at Melbourne airport [Construction Report]
Leasehold interest of Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport sold to the Pelligra Group.
![SO/ to land in Australia with Melbourne opening [Infographic]](https://tophotel.news/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SO-Melbourne-916x516.jpg)
SO/ to land in Australia with Melbourne opening [Infographic]
Accor’s hip SO/ brand will arrive in Melbourne by 2023 and take the city by storm thanks to its broad lifestyle-centric offering.
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Second AC Hotel by Marriott to launch in Australia by 2024 [Infographic]
The 200-room new-build hotel in Melbourne is slated to make its debut in 2024 and will be a central part of a new multi-use precinct in the vibrant suburb of Ringwood.
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How Yotel is growing its footprint in Australia [Infographic]
The innovative hotel groups plans including focusing on key gateway cities and airports.
If these walls could speak: Famous hotel rooms and their legendary guests
These stunning hotels, spread across six continents, are a glimpse into the past of luxurious celebrity culture
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Qatar Airways turbocharges plans to diversify into hotels [Infographic]
50 new hotels announced in rapid expansion plans of Qatar Airways’ hotel division Dhiafatina
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AC Hotels by Marriott opens first hotel in Australia
The opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank marks this Marriott brand’s entry to the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
W Melbourne starts welcoming guests
Brought to life by architecture and interior design firm Hachem, W Melbourne is a new luxury lifestyle hotel with a fun design aesthetic.
Quincy hotel brand prepares for Australian debut
The Singapore-born Quincy brand is set to make its debut in Australia with the upcoming opening of Quincy Hotel Melbourne.
City overview: 9,000 new rooms coming up for Melbourne [Infographic]
Melbourne’s hotel market is on the rise, according to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, with exciting projects in the works from Shangri-La Group, Marriott International and Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Project of the Week: AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank
The development of Australia’s first AC Hotel, which will be housed within a new 40-storey mixed-use skyscraper called Normanby, is our latest Project of the Week.
IHG’s new voco hotel to focus on ‘Me Time’
IHG has unveiled big plans to open a 171-key voco hotel in Melbourne built around its innovative ‘Me Time’ concept.