Australia: Oakwood Premier Melbourne has opened its doors to guests, bringing Oakwood’s portfolio under management to more than 10,000 keys.
The new property features 132 hotel rooms and 260 serviced apartments, housed in one of the tallest, single-purpose developments in Australia, reaching 140 metres and 40 storeys high. It offers far-reaching views take in the CBD, Yarra River, South Melbourne, Albert Park and Port Phillip Bay.
The Oakwood Premier brand is now present in ten major cities, with further schemes in Phnom Penh and Kuala Lumpur in the pipeline.
“As we strive towards our goal of doubling Oakwood’s portfolio of managed properties by 2025, we are cognisant of evolving traveller preferences and expectations,” said Dean Schreiber, chief executive officer of Oakwood. “Within our ecosystem of eight distinctive Oakwood experiences, we are committed to continuous innovation and evolution with a guest-first approach to cater to both business and leisure travellers at different cycles of their life.
“Tailored luxury is the foundation of Oakwood Premier. We are excited to debut this distinctive style of hospitality at Oakwood Premier Melbourne, which marks the significant milestone of Oakwood’s storied legacy in hospitality excellence by housing our 10,000th key.”
Oakwood Premier Melbourne includes all-day dining destination the Fifth – offering modern Australian cuisine with a Pacific Rim influence – along with a range of other amenities including a Sky Bar, a fitness centre, three meeting rooms and two multipurpose event venues.
Guests can also make use of the hotel’s coworking space and games centre, as well as two outdoor green spaces. The property, which represents the debut of the Oakwood Premier brand in Australasia, is a short walk from Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, South Melbourne Market and Marvel Stadium.
