IHG Hotels and Resorts’ first dual-branded hotel in Australia has begun welcoming its first visitors after eight years in development.
Located above the reimagined Melbourne Walk, on the doorstep of Bourke Street Mall, the development comprises a 273-room Holiday Inn alongside a 179-room Hotel Indigo, both led by General Manager Scott Hamilton.
Developed by Steadfast Capital, in collaboration with global design studio Buchan and construction firm, Hickory, the two hotels blend contemporary design with Melbourne’s cultural heritage, integrating the preserved Art Deco façades of landmark buildings Diamond House, Public Benefit Bootery, Allan’s, and the York Building.
Hamilton described the opening of the development as “a landmark moment for the revitalisation of Bourke Street Mall and surrounding laneways”.
Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall features the brand’s signature open-plan lobby on Level 2, all-day dining venue, The Greenery, family-friendly accommodation, a 220sqm private terrace event space, gym and access to The Causeway conference spaces, with meeting rooms for up to 70 guests.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins integrates the city’s history including the story of former jewellers and bootmakers into every guest experience.
Hotel Indigo offers an intimate lobby, soaring spiral staircase to a level five dining space, a dramatic cathedral-like atrium space, in-house fitness centre, and The Meeting Room for intimate meetings and dinners for up to 12 guests.
Speaking to the launch of Hotel Indigo, Hamilton said it’s an opportunity “to showcase exactly what the Hotel Indigo brand brings to Melbourne: a design-forward, neighbourhood-first experience”.