Melbourne’s hospitality landscape is set to welcome a distinctive new destination. The Singapore-founded luxury hospitality brand COMO Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to operate a new hotel and residence development along St Kilda Road, one of the city’s most recognised boulevards. The property is scheduled to open in early 2028.
LOCATION AND LEGACY
Situated on St Kilda Road, the location offers both prominence and calm. The boulevard connects Melbourne’s urban centre with its cultural and garden precincts, making it ideal for travellers seeking connection to the city and a sense of retreat. The project occupies the first nine levels of The Carter Building, a design-led tower developed by Orchard Piper and The Carter Group.
DESIGN FROM WITHIN
The design role has been entrusted to the acclaimed architecture firm Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), which brings a contextual and craft-driven approach to every project. Here, the façade will feature bluestone as a nod to Melbourne’s architectural heritage, while the interiors are planned to reflect understated elegance, tactile materials, refined detail and light-filled spaces.
THE HOTEL AND BEYOND
When it opens, the hotel will offer 102 rooms, including custom-designed family suites, along with access to a full-floor wellness centre under COMO’s signature Shambhala concept. The wellness floor will include an indoor lap pool of 20 metres, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, thermal suites and holistic treatment rooms. Beyond the guestrooms and wellness offering, the ground floor will house a restaurant, café and bar, all open to both hotel guests and locals, anchoring the hotel within its neighbourhood.
In addition to the hotel, the upper levels of The Carter Building will house 54 premium private residences. Residents will enjoy access to the hotel’s services and COMO’s global recognition programme, Comoclub, integrating private living with hotel-level hospitality.
WELLNESS, SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY PHILOSOPHY
COMO’s philosophy is built on holistic hospitality. Wellness, cuisine and design are not afterthoughts but central pillars. At this new Melbourne address, that philosophy will be expressed through locally sourced produce, thoughtful service and guest experiences shaped around rest, restoration and exploration. The aim is to offer luxury that is quiet, authentic and enduring rather than loud or transient.
For Melbourne, this development signals a renewed chapter in luxury hospitality. Rather than another hotel chasing trends, it reflects a commitment to place, craft and longevity. For guests and residents alike, the new COMO hotel on St Kilda Road promises a sanctuary in one of Australia’s most creative cities, an experience where design, wellness and city connection coexist seamlessly.
Written by: Linh Giang Nguyen
Published on: 24th October 2025