Melbourne’s Hotel Boom: Exploring the city’s newest accommodations

Renowned for its cultural richness, stunning architecture, sporting events, and culinary delights, Melbourne is currently experiencing a surge in its hospitality sector, making it the largest hotel market in Australia. Read on to find out more about Melbourne’s hotel boom.

Over the past three years, metropolitan Melbourne’s accommodations inventory has expanded significantly, adding nearly 5000 new rooms since 2020, representing a 23 per cent increase in less than four years. This boom can be attributed to a wave of new hotel openings and renovations reshaping the city’s accommodation landscape and reflecting the ever-evolving dynamics of the hospitality industry. To stay ahead in this competitive market, hoteliers are investing in upgrading facilities and catering to travellers’ evolving needs and preferences. Whether travelling for business or leisure, travellers visiting Melbourne can now have more choices and elevated options.

In this blog, we explore some of the new and refurbished properties Melbourne currently has on offer.

Rydges Melbourne

Rydges Melbourne has undergone a comprehensive 18-month renovation, unveiling a rejuvenated guest experience with seamless connectivity and enhanced convenience. Tailored to meet the demands of business travellers, the hotel has introduced innovative check-in options, including online check-in, self-check-in kiosks in the lobby, and the continuous availability of Guest Service Hosts.

With 370 rooms, suites, and apartments, Rydges Melbourne offers a range of accommodation options. The spacious apartments are suitable for extended stays and feature fully equipped kitchenettes with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, coffee pod machine, NutriBullet, fridge, and convenient laundry facilities.

Prioritising guest wellbeing, Rydges Melbourne has introduced an interactive fitness studio outfitted with the latest fitness technology, empowering guests to focus on their wellbeing and seamlessly integrate their exercise routines throughout their stay.

Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne

Linked to the transformed historic Pentridge Prison site, Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne offers a guest experience that integrates contemporary design with a unique backdrop of a 170-year-old heritage site. The hotel provides 106 spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and studio apartments, each equipped with kitchen amenities and balconies, catering to travellers seeking a comfortable extended stay.

The blend of modernity within the historic precinct creates a captivating and comfortable ambience. Guests can immerse themselves in the Pentridge Lifestyle Precinct, enjoying various dining and entertainment options, including the hotel’s Olivine wine bar.

Dorsett Melbourne

Located on Little Lonsdale Street near Melbourne’s vibrant hospitality hub, Dorsett Melbourne features 316 rooms that blend lifestyle, comfort, and cutting-edge technology to enhance the guest experience. The hotel embraces technological advancement by innovating with two Guest Service Robots (GSR) for efficient check-ins. GSRs not only manage check-ins but also offer local attraction recommendations. Dorsett Melbourne further engages guests with augmented reality-enhanced artwork throughout, creating an immersive experience accessible through a QR code scan.

Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Diva Garden sculpture, while expansive bathrooms ensure comfort. The exclusive Club Lounge at Dorsett Melbourne offers a retreat for work or relaxation, featuring private check-in/out, complimentary meeting space, and round-the-clock food and beverage service.

The hotel also features an array of amenities, including a spa, sauna, steam room, wellness room, indoor heated pool, and a gym equipped with the latest Techno-Gym equipment. Guests can indulge in culinary delights and beverages at Jin Bar, the hotel’s cocktail bar inspired by the 1850s Melbourne Gold Rush, and the Port Bistro Restaurant.

 

voco Melbourne Central

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduced the voco brand to Melbourne in early 2022 with the opening of voco Melbourne Central. Situated within the 380 Melbourne skyscraper on Lonsdale Street, this 252-room hotel offers city skyline views and a prime location.

voco Melbourne Central integrates cutting-edge technology with comfort, addressing the modern traveller’s needs with fast and free Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art Smart TVs. Sustainability has been carefully considered, from openable windows in all rooms to bedding crafted from 100 per cent recycled materials. The Better Cotton Initiative aligns with the hotel’s dedication to supporting sustainable cotton harvesting.

Beyond the rooms, voco Melbourne Central enhances the guest experience with a rooftop plunge pool and a 24/7 gym for those seeking relaxation and fitness. The commitment to community and the environment extends to a herb garden on the seventh-floor terrace, locally sourced menu ingredients, and collaborations with local artisans for pottery and porcelain. The hotel’s stylish restaurant, Blacksmith Brasserie & Bar, presents a creative cocktail menu and an extensive wine list and invites guests to enjoy delicious dishes against the backdrop of 180-degree city views.

Hilton Little Queen Street

At Hilton Little Queen Street Melbourne, heritage meets modern comfort. In the heart of Melbourne, 500 meters from Bourke Street Shopping Mall, Hilton Little Queen Street Melbourne occupies the historic Equity Chambers, Victoria’s oldest continuously occupied barristers’ chambers. This 239-room and five-suite establishment effortlessly combines modern luxury with the timeless charm emanating from the restored and refurbished chambers.

Each room, tailored for the contemporary traveller, features work-from-home-appropriate furniture, meeting rooms, and a sleek gym, seamlessly blending business with leisure. The hotel’s fitness centre caters to wellness enthusiasts, while the executive lounge on the mezzanine level is an exclusive retreat for Hilton Honors Diamond members and guests in higher-category rooms, open daily from 8 am to 8 pm.

Guests can dine at Luci, the hotel’s restaurant, offering banquette-style seating, or enjoy light snacks or a beverage at The Douglas Club, a striking marble cocktail bar inspired by the glamour of travel and hospitality during the 1930s.

Melbourne Marriot Hotel Docklands

The Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands is the first international five-star hotel in Melbourne’s harbour suburb, located within The District Docklands on Waterfront Way. With 189 guestrooms, this resort-style property just minutes from the city centre offers a unique retreat within a vibrant retail, leisure, and entertainment precinct.

Guests enjoy rooms flooded with natural light, featuring premium amenities like luxurious bedding, a 55-inch LCD TV, and an open, retail-inspired wardrobe. The partnership with Marriott Hotels and TED adds a unique touch with specially curated in-room content.

The hotel’s heated wet-edge infinity pool is surrounded by panoramic views of Melbourne’s CBD skyline, Bolte Bridge, Port Phillip Bay, and Hobsons Bay. Alongside the pool is Sunset House, one of the few west-facing bars in Melbourne, which also offers breathtaking sunset and city views. Guests seeking an elevated dining experience will enjoy Archer’s, the hotel restaurant serving Australian cuisine featuring fresh produce from local farms.

Melbourne’s dynamic hotel landscape is a testament to the city’s thriving hospitality sector. The recent surge in hotel openings and renovations reflects Melbourne’s hotel boom and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of modern travellers, not only catering to the growing demand for quality accommodations but also for innovation, sustainability, and an enriched guest experience for both business and leisure travellers.