Marriott International’s W Hotels Worldwide announced it expects to open W Melbourne in 2020, and will be located in the heart of the city’s trendy shopping and entertainment district onÊCollins Street. The expansion into Melbourne marks the second W Hotel coming to Australia, following W Brisbane which is scheduled to open its doors in 2018.Ê
W Melbourne will fuse the brand’s signature Whatever/Whenever service and innovative programming with Melbourne’s hip and historic setting.
ÒMelbourne, with its vibrant music, emerging fashion and bold street art, is a destination made for the W brand,Ó said Anthony Ingham, Global Brand Leader ofÊW Hotels Worldwide. ÒLocated in the epicentre of the city, W Melbourne will embody the city’s creative spirit while showcasing the brand’s bold and energetic take on luxury.Ó
Offering 294 spacious guestrooms, including 40 suites and an ‘extreme wow suite’, W Melbourne will be designed by award-winning SHoP Architects from New York, global design practice Woods Bagot and interior design specialists Hachem. The hotel will feature a vibrant bar and restaurant, an AWAY spa, FIT state-of-the-art workout facility, and WET indoor heated swimming pool.
W Melbourne, now part of Marriott International,Êpromises toÊshake up the city’s hospitality scene with its design, signature amenities and full calendar of W Happenings, showcasing what’s new and next in fashion, music and design. Guests can expect the brand’s iconic Whatever/Whenever service philosophy that promises whatever guests want, whenever they want it. W Melbourne will also cater to those looking for an extraordinary location for their next event or meeting, featuring nearly 13,000 square feet of ultra-modern conference, ballroom and meeting space.
ÒWe’re extremely excited to be working with Daisho Development Melbourne Pty Ltd. and Cbus Property to bring a second W Hotel to Australia,Ó said Rajeev Menon, Chief Operating Officer ofÊAsia Pacific at Marriott International. ÒMelbourne is one of Australia’s most beloved cultural hubs with a strong global tourism industry, making it the perfect setting for this innovative lifestyle brand.”
Collins Arch, a mixed-use development comprised of two towers which house a vibrant mix of premium office, retail and commercial space, are linked at the top by a residential bridge. Guests can access W Melbourne from multiple entry points across William Street, Market Street and Collins Street, with the Living Room (the brand’s take on the staid hotel lobby) and port cochre located on Flinders Lane.
W Melbourne will join the brand’s robust portfolio of 50 hotels around the globe, including the recently opened W Las Vegas, W Goa and W Punta de Mita, as well as the soon-to-open W Panama, W Shanghai and W Tel Aviv. W Hotels is on track to reach 75 hotels by 2020.
