Melbourne’s newest contemporary hotel, Hyatt Centric Melbourne, is now open.

The first hotel of its kind in Australia, Hyatt Centric Melbourne is built on the site of an 1840s blacksmith in Downie Street, making it a central point for the city’s premium bars and entertainment spots.

Spanning 25 levels, it boasts 277 rooms, a café, restaurant, 24-hour fitness studio, a 25-metre pool, dedicated events floor and unique inner-city outdoor space, which is ideal for celebrations. 

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Interiors celebrate the city’s vibrant history, with subtle nods to Melbourne’s history throughout: from tessellated tiles in the hotel’s custom-designed rugs, and Victorian era-inspired brickwork in public spaces to custom brass and gold sculptures by Suzie Stanford to symbolise the Gold Rush Era and artefacts uncovered from the hotel’s construction site.

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With easy, convenient access to Southern Cross Station, the Docklands and Southbank precincts, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Crown Entertainment Complex, it’s a great launchpad for authentic local experiences.

TOMA Restaurant & Bar – helmed by local up-and-comer Jordan Monkhouse – serves up Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that heroes Victorian produce, with dishes like Spanakopita Manti, Barbequed Snapper Fillet and Baklava.

For more information and to book, visit hyatt.com

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