Melbourne's heart lies in creative laneways, a vibrant coffee culture, unique bars and a dynamic arts scene, the ideal location for Melbourne's newest contemporary hotel. Opening today December 1, 2021, Hyatt Centric Melbourne will be the city's latest destination, welcoming back domestic and international travellers to rediscover the city.

The Hyatt Centric brand is about immersing itself in the city and providing its guests with a launchpad for truly authentic local experiences. The location and spirit of the first Australian Hyatt Centric hotel on Downie Street certainly delivers on this philosophy in spades.

 Built on the site of an 1840s blacksmith, the hotel will offer 277 contemporary guest rooms across 25 levels, a café, a restaurant, an indoor dedicated events floor, and a rare inner city outdoor space that caters for personalised celebrations and entertainment. The stylish yet understated interiors throughout have been considered with the global Hyatt Centric customer in mind - free-spirited, exploratory, adventurous, and savvy.

“Hyatt Centric Melbourne is set to inspire the curious-minded and the young-at- heart who want to be in the heart of the action,” says Ilan Weill, General Manager of Hyatt Centric Melbourne. “Our team, engaged and passionate Melburnians, are keen to share their local knowledge, helping our guests to discover authentic experiences, blending the city's vibrant coffee culture and creative laneway scenes.”

To enhance their stay, guests can enjoy a dip in a 25-meter pool, a workout in the 24-hour fitness studio, have a bite at TOMA Restaurant & Bar, and grab an almond latte to-go from Allie Lane café. Hyatt Centric Melbourne has also collaborated with emerging and established local artists, food producers, and designers to encapsulate Melbourne's cosmopolitan and dynamic spirit.

TOMA Restaurant & Bar, headed up by up-and-coming Melbourne chef, Jordan Monkhouse (Hellenic Republic, Bistro Guillaume), will showcase Victoria's quality produce through a Mediterranean-inspired menu including Spanakopita Manti, Barbequed Snapper Fillet and Baklava. Guests can also enjoy a Chilli Coconut Sour or Dill Martini while being treated to stunning panoramic views of the city, the Yarra River and Southbank.  

For guests ready to begin the day's adventure or Melburnians getting a caffeine fix on their way to work, the laneway café Allie Lane will serve fresh brews made with beans sourced from family-owned, third-generation South Melbourne roasters, Cottle Coffee and treats from Windsor cult donut creator, Morgan Hipworth alongside homemade pastries and sandwiches.

The building, conceptualised by local, respected design firms Architectus and Hecker Guthrie Interiors, and built by Hickory, is a love letter to Melbourne, thoughtfully designed to celebrate the city's vibrant history. The collaboration between the hotel and local designers sets the stage for guests to continue their personal journey of the multi-faceted city. The interiors celebrate the character of Melbourne's urban fabric, from the city's Hoddle Grid business district and use of tessellated tiles as seen in the custom-designed rugs in the rooms and public spaces respectively to the Victorian era-inspired brickwork in the public spaces.

Guests are also invited to discover touches of Melbourne in every corner including custom brass and gold sculptures by Suzie Stanford to symbolise the Gold Rush Era and artefacts uncovered from the hotel's construction site, repurposed by Lauren Bamford.

 Located in a prime location in the heart of Melbourne's fast-emerging downtown, Hyatt Centric Melbourne will be a central point for the city's premium bars and entertainment spots. The hotel will offer convenient access to Southern Cross Station, the Docklands and Southbank precincts, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Crown Entertainment Complex, making it an ideal launchpad for both locals and out-of-town visitors.

About Hyatt Centric

Hyatt Centric is a brand of full-service lifestyle hotels located in prime destinations. Created to connect guests to the heart of the action, Hyatt Centric hotels are thoughtfully designed to enable exploration and discovery so they never miss a moment of adventure. Each hotel offers social spaces to connect with others in the lobby, meanwhile the bar and restaurant are local hot spots where great conversations, locally inspired food and signature cocktails can be enjoyed. Streamlined modern rooms focus on delivering everything guests want and nothing they don't. A passionately engaged team is there to provide local expertise on the best food, nightlife and activities the destination has to offer. For more information, please visit hyattcentric.com. Follow @HyattCentric on Facebook and Instagram, and tag photos with #HyattCentric.

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2021, Hyatt's portfolio included more than 1,000 hotel and all-inclusive properties in 69 countries across six continents, and the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group added 96 properties in 10 countries as of November 1, 2021. Hyatt's offerings include the Park Hyatt®, Miraval®, Grand Hyatt®, Alila®, Andaz®, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Ziva™, Hyatt Zilara™, Thompson Hotels®, Hyatt Centric®, Caption by Hyatt, JdV by Hyatt™, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Place®, UrCove, and Hyatt Residence Club® brands, as well as resort and hotel brands under the AMR™ Collection, including Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Breathless® Resorts & Spas, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Alua® Hotels & Resorts, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Hyatt's subsidiaries operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and the Trisept Solutions® travel technology platform. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.