Australia’s second Four Seasons Hotel is opening in Melbourne.
The luxury hotel giant operates more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide – including one in Sydney’s CBD, right by The Rocks. But its first Melbourne location will form part of an ambitious new $2.7 billion project, incorporating two riverside towers, by acclaimed local property developer Beulah.
Slated for completion in 2027, Sth Bnk by Beulah is expected to stand at 365 metres, which would make it the tallest tower in Australia. And across its two twisting, terraced spines will also be a 5.5-kilometre vertical garden – one of the world’s tallest.
It's a development of mammoth proportions and the Four Seasons will crown its smaller western tower. There’ll be 210 rooms, which guests will access via a 63rd-floor Sky Lobby; views will stretch across the CBD, the beachfront and Royal Botanic Gardens.
“Four Seasons was the perfect partner for Sth Bnk by Beulah and will offer an unmatched hospitality experience, while remaining uniquely Melbourne,” Beulah executive director Adelene Teh said in a statement.
“As Sth Bnk by Beulah continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the luxury, lifestyle and sustainability spaces, Four Seasons aligned perfectly to our ethos and vision, offering unparalleled experiences, a bold commitment to innovation and fantastic sustainability initiatives across its hotels and resorts.”
As part of the hotel, there’ll also be an expansive rooftop bar and restaurant, “world-class” health and wellness experiences and several well-appointed events spaces.
Meanwhile, Sth Bnk by Beulah itself is set to have a rooftop “sky garden”, public green spaces, a retail precinct, and spaces for arts and cultural events. Plus, private residences, commercial offices, and a health and wellness centre.
Construction on Melbourne’s Four Seasons Hotel is set to begin in late 2022. It’s expected to take approximately five years.
