Coming Soon: Opening This Summer, Hannah St. Hotel Celebrates Melbourne Creativity and Culture with Modern Nostalgia
Drawing inspiration from famed NYC icons like the Flatiron Building, this landmark Southbank stay will combine the best of grand hotel design with modern flair.
The luxe surrounds of Southbank will soon have a bold new stay, as Hannah St. Hotel is set to open its doors this summer. Designed by Flack Studio, the property will come under the Collection by TFE banner — a portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels built to reflect each location's culture and creativity. Once complete, guests can expect 188 rooms immersed in art, architecture, music and hospitality that celebrate what makes the city's southern edge special.
Slotting into one of the glitzier parts of town, this $150 million hotel has spared little expense getting off the ground. Tucked into the emerging Queensbridge precinct — a new mixed-use development — this sophisticated hotel will feel right at home amid the ongoing transformation of the Melbourne Arts Precinct. Inspired by grand New York City landmarks like the Flatiron Building, Hannah St. Hotel's design fuses tradition with modern sensibilities.
"This site is incredible, and Hannah St. will deliver an elevated and memorable hotel experience not only through the materiality and aesthetics of the design, but with the F and B, and intuitive service on offer," says Flack Studio Founder and Principal David Flack. "We wanted to create a building that feels like it's always been here. Something that's part grand hotel, part underground bar, part cultural clubhouse — with spaces that feel layered and nostalgic, but completely of now."
Inside, guests will encounter an unexpected mix of custom-made furniture, bold colours, sought-after artwork and textured materiality. While Flack Studio has made its name in residential architecture with these same qualities — Andy Lee's 'Ravenswood' development is a current project — the studio is increasingly bringing this modern nostalgia aesthetic to commercial architecture.
"In my opinion, every hotel is really about place, context — and that's the number one thing that determines it," says Flack, explaining the hotel will feel like a constructed expression of Melbourne. "There is always a reverence in our work to spark memories, to take people somewhere they've been before, or somewhere they've always wanted to go."
Situated within the podium of the Queensbridge Building, a 65-storey residential and lifestyle tower, Hannah St. Hotel is anchored by The Clubhouse. Described as the hotel's social soul, guests will discover a 25-metre lap pool, a fully equipped gym, and wellness amenities including a steam room and a sauna. Meanwhile, a sun-drenched garden terrace offers the ideal spot for rooftop cocktails, and an izakaya-inspired dining room will become a go-to spot for private dinners. With the hotel's long-awaited launch not far away, now is the perfect time to plan a ritzy staycation.
Hannah St. Hotel is expected to open this summer at 19 Walker Street, Southbank. Head to the website for more information.
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