Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne
Here’s What TFE Hotels Has Been Hiding Behind Pentridge’s Bluestone Walls: Introducing Adina Pentridge Melbourne and The Interlude…
The transformation of Melbourne's historic Pentridge Prison site into a one-billion-dollar dining and entertainment precinct has been something of a passion project for its developers. Rising high above the Victorian bluestone walls, and perched directly inside them, TFE Hotel's contemporary new Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne has been deliberately designed to contrast and complement the 170-year-old heritage site-turned-modern-lifestyle-precinct.
TFE's Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick, said he had no doubt destination Pentridge would go from strength-to-strength with the signing of anchor tenants including BrewDog and Palace Cinema, and now the soft opening of TFE's 106-room apartment-style hotel, ahead of its official launch in autumn.
A Contemporary Hotel in an Historical Setting
According to General Manager, Jesse Kornoff, building a contemporary hotel on an historic site (adjacent to the former B Division) presented a unique set of challenges. The contemporary Adina tower took almost two years to construct with builders carefully monitoring Pentridge's famous bluestone walls to ensure they didn't move an inch as the three-level basement was built.
The modern-day Adina Hotel features built-in solar panels, the use of recycled concrete in the build, and a rainwater tank recycling system. The additional use of specialty high-tech glass that reacts with daylight to break down dirt, means the facade only needs cleaning every 12 to 24 months.
Each of the Adina's 106 one and two-bedroom and studio apartments offer generous living spaces and kitchen amenities and boast individual climate control and balconies. Whilst mini bars feature local suppliers including Coburg's own Koko Black, alongside Tyrrell's chips, Mountain Goat Beers, Hepburn Water and Taltarni Pyrenees Cabernet Sauvignon.
As GM, Kornoff will oversee the hotel, events, food and beverage and experience offerings in B Division - perched a very convenient 20 minutes from the CBD and the international airport - whilst Executive Assistant Manager, Alex Bilenki, will oversee hotel operations at the Adina. Bilenki is no stranger to operations, having worked for Accor and, most recently, Mt Lofty House.
New Additions to Melbourne's Newest Dining and Entertainment Precinct
Sedgwick says the experience-led event offering; knowledgeable onsite team; and high-tech National Trust tours of the historic site, will combine to make both Chapter Place and Adina Pentridge a highly sought after leisure and MICE destination.
Whilst North & Common restaurant - with Melbourne Chef, Thomas Woods, at the helm - and the moody and decadent Olivine wine bar - with bluestone interiors and an equally impressive wine list - will elevate the precinct offering and provide a unique space for hotel guests, locals, and visitors to enjoy when they open in autumn.
Sneak Peek At A One-Of-A-Kind Urban Retreat
But that's not all that's been hiding behind the bluestone walls with TFE Hotels today announcing the launch of a 19-room, experience-led urban retreat, The Interlude, opening in May 2023.
Uniquely Melbourne experiences, such as exploring the evolution of Victoria's wine region over time and, indeed, the wine in the bottle with our Time Travel with Wine experience with Sommelier Liinaa Berry; or learning how to roll a truffle with Coburg Chocolatier, Koko Black. Guests can also unwind in a candlelit underground relaxation pool or the retreat's private garden.