Melbourne Place Hotel

From concept to completion, Hyde Melbourne Place was envisioned as a seamlessly holistic project in which architecture, interiors, branding and hospitality were conceived together by Melbourne-based firm Kennedy Nolan in collaboration with Josh Taylor, brand agency Studio Round and Hotel Managing Director Tracy Atherton. This “complete design” approach ensured the hotel’s DNA resonates from its urban façade to its cabinet hardware.

Located on Russell Street in the city’s east end, the 14-storey hotel’s exterior draws directly from Melbourne’s early 20th-century architectural icons, such as the T&G Building, Cavendish House, and the old Russell Street telephone exchange, which is reflected in its massing, tinted precast concrete, brick plinths, deep reveals, and operable shutters. This gives it a tone that feels historically embedded yet unmistakably new.

Featuring Mortlock Timber’s PROPLANK Click-in Batten system in West Australian Jarrah alongside SATINPLANK T&G Jarrah Lining is more than a visual choice. It is a tactile and sustainable one. The rich red tones of Jarrah harmonise with the hotel’s earthy palette while offering durability, natural weather resistance, and responsible sourcing. Both systems have been used tastefully throughout guest rooms, corridors, and common areas, creating a sensory continuity that invites comfort and elegance.

Hyde Melbourne Place Hotel creates an experience that feels deeply rooted in place. It is timeless, tactile, and unmistakably Melbourne.