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Australian Open drove Melbourne hotel room rates to January record
January RevPAR hit AUD196.65, up 8.6% year-over-year, with peak performance on tournament Saturday reaching AUD354.94.
lyf Expands Its Australian Footprint with New lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne, Opening December 2025
lyf, the experience-led social living brand known for its vibrant social design and community-driven stays, has opened its latest Australian property, lyf on Elizabeth Melbourne. Operated by The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a global pioneer in serviced residences and hotels since 1984, this new opening follows the success of lyf Collingwood Melbourne which opened in 2022, and the stellar performance of lyf Bondi Junction Sydney which opened in April this year, meeting rising demand for flexible accommodation for digital nomads and the like.
November events boosted Melbourne hotel performance, December looks promising
Melbourne hotels achieved record November RevPAR of AUD201.05 (+8.6%), driven by Melbourne Cup Carnival and Oasis concerts.
Angelo Di Marco has been appointed as General Manager at Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands
TFE is pleased to announce the appointment of Angelo Di Marco to the role of Hotel General Manager at Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands.
Michael Gibson has been appointed as General Manager at Quincy Hotel Melbourne
Quincy Hotel Melbourne is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Gibson as its new General Manager, bringing more than two decades of hospitality leadership and a proven track record of operational excellence across globally recognised hotel brands.
Grant Fleet has been appointed as General Manager at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
Marking an exciting new chapter for one of Melbourne's most iconic heritage hotels, Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne welcomes Grant Fleet into the Hotel General Manager role.
Sergio Morales has been appointed as Experience Director at Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne's newest hotel, Hannah St Hotel, has announced a senior executive appointment ahead of its opening later this month in the city's vibrant art's precinct. The hotel is designed to reflect Melbourne's bold, creative energy - combining boutique luxury with contemporary, livable spaces for both leisure and corporate travellers.
Bernard Glaude has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne's newest hotel, Hannah St Hotel, has announced a senior executive appointment ahead of its opening later this month in the city's vibrant art's precinct: Bernard Glaude as Food & Beverage Manager.
Lindsay Guy has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Hannah St Hotel
Melbourne's newest hotel, Hannah St Hotel, has announced a senior executive appointment ahead of its opening later this month in the city's vibrant art's precinct. The hotel is designed to reflect Melbourne's bold, creative energy - combining boutique luxury with contemporary, livable spaces for both leisure and corporate travellers.
COMO Hotels and Resorts Announced as the Hotel Operator for Landmark Melbourne Development
COMO Hotels and Resorts - a family-owned, luxury hospitality company - has been appointed by design-led property developer Orchard Piper, alongside its partner, The Carter Group, as the operator of an upcoming hotel and residential development on Melbourne's iconic St Kilda Road. Slated to open in early 2028, the new hotel will be COMO Hotels' second hotel in Australia, following the debut of multi-award winning COMO The Treasury in Perth in 2015.
Now Open: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins - the Neighbourhood Hotel in the Heart of Melbourne’s CBD Offers the Perfect Spot for Guests ‘to Find Their Curious’
On Thursday, 11 September, Melbourne will welcome the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' first dual-branded property in Australia - developed over eight years alongside the new Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall - the 179-room boutique hotel introduces a vibrant new energy to the heart of the CBD. The design-led lifestyle property transforms one of Melbourne's most storied corners into a vibrant neighbourhood hub, inviting guests to 'find their curious' in Melbourne's heart.
Now Open: Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall - Offering A Bright New Stay for Families, Business Travellers and City Explorers in The Heart of Melbourne’s CBD
On 11 September 2025, Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall opens its doors, marking the brand's return to Melbourne's CBD. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest and leading hotel companies, the opening marks IHG's first dual-hotel development in Australia alongside Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. The 273-room Holiday Inn features the brand's signature Open Lobby, all-day dining and a standout 220sqm private terrace event space with unobstructed views over Bourke Street Mall.
Peter Minatsis has been appointed as General Manager at Hannah St. Hotel Melbourne
TFE Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Minatsis as General Manager of the highly anticipated 188-room Hannah St. Hotel Melbourne, set to open in Southbank this summer.
Sushant Sharma has been appointed as Executive Assistant Manager at Dorsett Melbourne
Sushant Sharma is a respected hospitality leader with over 17 years of experience across boutique hotels, luxury lodges, and full-service properties in Victoria and South Australia. His career spans some of Australia's most well-regarded hotels, including The Larwill Art Series Melbourne, Sequoia Luxury Lodge, Mount Lofty House, and Sofitel Adelaide.
1 Hotel Melbourne is Now Open
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, proudly announces the official opening of 1 Hotel Melbourne. This nature-inspired property marks the brand's long-anticipated debut in Australia, redefining the future of luxury hospitality in the heart of one of the world's most forward-thinking cities.
Melbourne a ‘Sporting Chance’ of Delivering Accor’s Best Annual Performance since 2019
Melbourne’s reputation as the sporting capital of Australia is set to drive the strongest annual performance for Accor since 2019. Accor is Australia’s largest hotel operator, with 51 hotels in Greater Melbourne and 13 hotels across regional Victoria. The city began 2025 by hosting the most successful Australian Open on record (1.2 million fans through the gates) and a record-breaking Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix (465,498 attendees across four days).
Ennismore Continues Global Growth with Signing of Hyde Melbourne Place
Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, is proud to announce its continued global growth with the signing of Melbourne Place in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. The celebrated property will be reimagined and relaunched as Hyde Melbourne Place, marking the group's debut in Australia, set to officially open under the Hyde flag on May 2, 2025.
1 Hotel Melbourne Now Accepting Reservations
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now being accepted for 1 Hotel Melbourne, a landmark waterfront property set to debut in June 2025. This marks 1 Hotels' highly anticipated entrance into the Australian market, bringing an award-winning blend of sustainable luxury and nature-inspired design to the heart of Melbourne, in collaboration with industry-leading developer Riverlee.
La Vie Hotel set for 2026 Melbourne opening
DCF Property Group marks major milestone at $180M First Light project in Melbourne's Domain Precinct.