Oakwood Flemington Melbourne
Oakwood Flemington Melbourne breaks ground as The Ascott Limited’s Australian growth continues
The Ascott Limited is bringing Oakwood’s signature comforts of home to the doorstep of the Melbourne Cup, with a sod-turning ceremony marking the next step for its new 97-key apartment hotel near Flemington Racecourse.
Expected to open in February 2028, Oakwood Flemington Melbourne will combine contemporary design with a setting beside one of Australia’s most recognisable sporting venues, giving visitors a new base to experience Melbourne.
The sod turning was attended by David Mansfield, Managing Director of The Ascott Limited Australasia, Mark Robertson, Area General Manager, James Shields, General Manager - Growth and Capital Strategy, and representatives from Pace.
The development adds to a strong year of growth for The Ascott Limited in Australia. Quest Southport opened in June, followed in August by the openings of Quest Canberra Dickson and Citadines Elizabeth Street Pier Hobart, and the sod-turning ceremony for Quest Elizabeth in South Australia. Three more hotels are expected to open across The Ascott Limited’s Australian portfolio before the end of 2026, including Oakwood Epping in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.
Pace is the developer and builder of Oakwood Flemington, with architecture by Jackson Clements Burroughs and interiors by Cera Stribley. Contemporary architecture and interiors will draw inspiration from the adjacent racecourse, with a visual connection to the venue helping shape the property’s character.
Part of The Ascott Limited’s global portfolio of accommodation brands, Oakwood combines the familiar comforts of home with thoughtful hospitality for travellers blending business and leisure.