Hotel Chadstone Melbourne has given visitors a sneak peek ahead of guests checking in on Friday 1 November when the new luxury five-star hotel will open its doors at Chadstone – The Fashion Capital. The $130 million hotel will be opened by Mr John Gandel AC, Victorian Minister for Suburban Development, The Hon. Marlene Kairouz MP and Vicinity Centres CEO and Managing Director Grant Kelley.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel will be the only five-star hotel located outside Melbourne’s centre and will include 250-rooms, suites and penthouses, two leading restaurants, a rooftop pool and conservatory bar, wellness retreat and day spa complete with LED yoga studio.

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne will include 250-rooms, suites and penthouses

Designed in collaboration with global architecture studios DWP, EDG and Australia’s Bates Smart, the 12- storey hotel is brimming with sartorial touches and is connected to the world-class shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment destination – Chadstone, just 17km from Melbourne’s CBD. 

Chadstone Director Fiona Mackenzie said: “Hotel Chadstone will offer visitors and guests luxurious and exceptional experiences from the finest cuisine, to our world-class spa and wellness retreat, to choosing to stay in elegantly designed rooms, spacious suites or penthouses which offer the ultimate rooftop escape. 

“Demonstrating our commitment to continually evolve Chadstone, the hotel will capitalise upon and enhance Chadstone’s proven international and domestic appeal which sees 24 million people visit us each year, including more than half a million international visitors,” Mackenzie said. 

Sumptuous rooms with a splash of blush or a wash of teal feature commissioned furniture inspired by trunks from luxury European fashion houses complete with leather detailing, custom lighting and individually crafted bespoke seating. 

Commissioned furniture inspired from luxury European fashion houses

On the rooftop, guests will enjoy the pool complete with loungers perfect for taking in panoramic views of Melbourne’s skyline or relax with refreshments in three private cabanas while Altus is a sophisticated space for further indulgence with an outdoor conservatory bar with an open skylight and terrazzo bar taking in views of Port Phillip Bay. 

A custom designed seven-tier wine glass holder chandelier makes a statement in Altus’ rooftop bar and lounge which is a perfect place to sip a classic cocktail and foodies will love the dining room’s effortless style with a mixture of plush velvet button-backed banquettes, striking mirrored arches and an olive green and natural palette.

Luxury facilities

Guests will also look forward to dining in renowned chef and restaurateur Scott Pickett’s latest restaurant, Pastore, an Italian-inspired all-day dining venue with a focus on woodfire-fuelled cooking and handmade pasta. 

“Chadstone is synonymous with design, luxury and fashion and whether you are staying with us for business or play Hotel Chadstone Melbourne is the ultimate destination to enjoy a shop, stay, dine and play experience at The Fashion Capital,” Mackenzie added. 

The decor aligns with the brand of The Fashion Capital

Melbourne is Australia’s retail and tourism capital and the city’s newest hotel will cater for Victoria’s growing tourism market with 90 million visitors contributing $30 billion to the local economy, in the year to March 2019. 

Neil Scanlan, General Manager for Hotel Chadstone MGallery by Sofitel said, “The exquisite interior fit out of Hotel Chadstone has been completed and we are very excited to be nearing opening day. This address will set a new benchmark for luxury accommodation outside Melbourne’s CBD.” 

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne will welcome first guests on Friday 1 November and is owned by the Gandel Group and Vicinity Centres.

The five-star, $130 million hotel will be opened by Mr John Gandel AC, Victorian Minister for Suburban Development, The Hon. Marlene Kairouz MP and Vicinity Centres CEO and Managing Director Grant Kelley.

On arrival, guests will be able to relax and enjoy the finer features from the materials and finishes through to curated artworks and personalised service. Exceptional details encompass the lobby with a bespoke digital art installation, as well as the rooftop pool, bar and restaurant, Altus – capturing views across Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne’s skyline.

Also opening at Hotel Chadstone, renowned chef Scott Pickett’s Pastore will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner for hotel guests and visitors to Chadstone, with a menu that reflects Melbourne’s love of quality dining and local produce.