New Hotel Developments
Rest in comfort and luxury in Melbourne with an excellent selection of accommodation ranging from eco-friendly, funky boutique properties, to prestigious hotels from the Victorian era. Whether you’re a student attending an educational exhibition, a conference attendee requiring state-of-the art business facilities, or a delegate seeking a world of indulgence for your incentive trip, Melbourne can cater to your budget and needs.
The Melbourne Tourism Region has more than 24,400 accommodation rooms located within one hour of the Central Business District (CBD) with approximately 15,400 of these rooms located within the City of Melbourne. Melbourne is always evolving and brand new properties are opening right in the heart of the city.
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New Hotel Developments in Melbourne
The Ascott Group is investing AUD$136.2 million in the development of a 398-unit serviced residence in Melbourne’s CBD. Citadines Melbourne on Bourke will be Ascott's first Citadines in Australia and will open in the second half of 2010. Located close to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the hotel will also offer its own conference facilities.
Melbourne’s newest luxury hotel group – Art Series Hotel Group – opened The Cullen in Prahran, Melbourne in November 2009. With 115 luxury suites, The Cullen features original artwork and sculptures by Australian artist Adam Cullen. Two further properties will open in South Yarra and central Melbourne in early 2010.
As well as new developments, some of Melbourne’s most trusted hotel brands are undergoing refurbishments. The Rialto Hotel in Collins Street finished a AUD$60 million refurbishment in March 2009 and joined the Intercontinental family. The historic 10-storey 5-star hotel has 253 rooms and stylish new restaurant and bar spaces.
The Grand Hyatt underwent a AUD$45 million redevelopment of its public foyers, lobbies and bar and dining spaces in early 2009, and is now complemented by a luxury retail precinct. Additionally, the hotel commenced a guest room refurbishment program in October 2009. The full refurbishment will include new carpets, furniture and bathroom fixtures, and will be completed by 2011.
Meanwhile, The Sebel & Citigate Albert Park Melbourne completed a multi-million dollar refurbishment in early 2009, with a complete overhaul of the guestrooms in the Sebel (4.5 star) and Citigate (4 star).
HILTON HOTELS
Hilton Hotels offer a range of luxurious accommodation, world-class hospitality, a commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art meeting and events facilities.
The new 5-star Hilton Melbourne South Wharf opened in April 2009 and features 396 hotel rooms, 26 suites, and 32 spacious apartments. A globally renowned team of architects, designers and creative talent, a passionate and expert Master of Wine, a dedicated cheese and wine sommelier, and a Michelin-starred chef have all contributed to this outstanding hotel. With so much to offer, and being integrated with the Melbourne Convention Centre, Hilton Melbourne South Wharf is a convenient and stylish place to stay during your Business Event.
This new Hilton complements the existing Melbourne Hilton properties: Hilton on the Park Melbourne and Hilton Melbourne Airport.
After a refurbishment investment of AUD$40 million, Hilton on the Park Melbourne features 419 elegantly appointed accommodation rooms and suites as well as brand new conferencing facilities. Conveniently located opposite the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the hotel offers new Guest/Deluxe and Executive Floor rooms as well as the stunning Relaxation Suites. Guests have complimentary use of the gym, sauna and outdoor heated swimming pool.
For those on a very tight schedule, you can fly in, meet and fly out with the award-winning Hilton Melbourne Airport. Connected to Melbourne Airport via covered walkways, the hotel offers hassle free meetings with a dedicated meeting and function floor. Enjoy the flavours of modern Australian cuisine, or enjoy a casual drink from the extensive cocktail and wine list at Airo Restaurant, Café and Bar. The 70-room ninth floor was transformed into the Deluxe Floor in 2009, offering spectacular views of the city skyline and the airport complex, adding further luxury to the 4.5-star property, which opened in 2001.
CROWN TOWERS, CROWN PROMENADE AND CROWN METROPOL
Located on the banks of the Yarra River, the three Crown Hotel properties are located in the same convenient location. Crown Metropol (opening early 2010), Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotel have over 1,600 guest rooms ranging from opulent to new luxury interiors.
Hotel guests have access to the spectacular Crown Spa, offering the ultimate in private pampering, as well as direct access to the adjacent Crown Entertainment Complex featuring numerous restaurants, designer shopping, cinemas, nightclubs, and the largest gaming facility in the Southern Hemisphere – Crown Casino.
Crown Conference Centre is Australia’s only purpose-built hotel convention facility catering for both large and small residential conferences, meetings, seminars, product launches and exhibitions. The Centre caters for conferences of more than 800 delegates with the option of utilising up to 19 concurrent rooms on the same floor.
Crown is home to one of Australia's leading award winning banqueting facilities. Featuring Australia's largest ‘pillar-less’ ballroom, the Palladium at Crown can be reconfigured to suit any style and type of celebration.
For the height of luxury, the award-winning 5-star Crown Towers features 31 Villas on the top floors of the hotel. With their own lobby and private lifts, the Villas are the ultimate in unparalleled opulence and privacy.
The new 658 room, AUD$300 million Crown Metropol will reflect the urban and metropolitan context of the hotel’s design and location. One of the world’s most famous chefs, Gordon Ramsay, will be responsible for the hotel’s room service menu and will open his first Maze restaurant in Australia at Crown Metropol. The hotel will also feature a sky bar and terrace on level 28, the hotel’s highest floor.