The hotly anticipated new Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street will take up residence in the historic 1930s Equity Chambers building. It’s the first Melbourne Hilton property to open in five years. The exquisite new Hilton will feature 244 guest rooms, including five jaw-droppingly spacious suites, alongside a new restaurant and bar, executive lounge, fully equipped gym, and several swoon-worthy meeting and event spaces.

Designed by Bates Smart, the lavish new Hilton property pays respectful attention to the original heritage character of the building, with both the six-level addition and tower designed specifically to preserve and celebrate the iconic Bourke Street facade and heritage structure. Guests can expect a quintessentially Melbourne experience, from the uniquely Melbourne entrance on Little Queen Street to the epic contemporary glass-reinforced concrete addition, at a scale never-before-seen in Victoria.

Inside the lavish new property, the 1930s inspired glamour continues. Interior detailing combines contemporary translations of the building’s unique features, with the lower levels featuring heritage suites, all lovingly restored to highlight the original historic timber panelling, architraves and ceiling moulds.

There’s no shortage of new fine dining and beverage offerings either, the property will include the modern Australian restaurant Luci helmed by Head Chef Sam Moore (of Pier Rose Bay, Becasse, and No.35 at Sofitel Melbourne) and a swoon-worthy classic lounge bar called The Douglas Club.

“Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street marks the return of the Hilton flagship to Melbourne,” said Adrian Teh, General Manager of Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street and DoubleTree by Hilton. “Whether for business or leisure, guests will be able to experience the best of Melbourne’s shopping, dining and cultural experiences.”

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street opens at noon on March 22, 2021.