Melbourne Place

ADCO was pleased to be the Builder of Choice for Melbourne Place, a boutique hotel in Melbourne’s CBD, for our client Merricks Capital.

The $75 million project involved the demolition of the three existing buildings and the design and construction of a 2-level basement and a 14 level hotel on Russell Street.

The new development offers a 189-rooms, 3 retail tenancies, a signature restaurant at basement level, a ground and rooftop bar on Level 12, a multi-purpose space for events and functions, a gymnasium and back-of-house operational areas such as offices, change rooms, end-of-trip facilities, luggage storage, laundry and housekeeping rooms, and storage.

Building in the heart of the CBD meant overcoming several challenges: maintaining pedestrian and delivery access required a full-width lane gantry and monthly community meetings to build trust with neighbours and the Melbourne City Council. The team was also required to coordinate traffic management for crane lifts and deliveries, with restricted hours and full-time supervision, to ensure minimal disruption.

Melbourne Place is more than just a hotel; it’s an independent destination rooted in Melbourne’s identity. Designed to welcome locals and visitors alike, it’s a space that celebrates the unique character of the city. Congratulations to everyone involved.