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CBD Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne ★★★★★
Melbourne
A five-star CBD tower with a 24-hour pool, a top-floor lounge, and rooms that guests call spotless.
New Hotels · Victoria · Australia
We reviewed 8 newly opened hotels in Melbourne and selected the 8 that give you the best of the city's fresh stays.
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CBD Luxury
Melbourne
A five-star CBD tower with a 24-hour pool, a top-floor lounge, and rooms that guests call spotless.
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Fitzroy favourite
Melbourne
A 5-star Fitzroy stay with a terrace, a 9.2 guest rating, and rooms and service both scoring 9.6.
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Southbank 5-star
Melbourne
A 5-star Southbank stay with a heated infinity pool, city views, and a location close to the convention center and trams.
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City apartments
Melbourne
Modern apartments with kitchens and city views, plus an indoor pool and sauna in Melbourne CBD.
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Waterfront apartments
Melbourne
Spacious self-catering apartments with city views near the waterfront and free tram zone.
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Central & Modern
Melbourne
Rated 8.8 with 3,562 reviews — a central Melbourne stay with modern rooms, kitchenettes, and on-site parking.
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Guest favourite
Melbourne
Guest favourites: spacious, spotless rooms and a staff rating of 9.3 — plus a location that puts trams and Queen Victoria Market on your doorstep.
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Market-side stay
Melbourne
A 4-star hotel with 9.1 ratings for rooms and service, near the Queen Victoria Market and free tram zone.
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If you're after the space and independence of an apartment, the newest additions in Melbourne are mostly self-catering stays. Nesuto Docklands (8.7 rating) offers spacious apartments with kitchens near the waterfront and free tram zone, while Aspire Melbourne (8.7 rating) brings modern apartments with city views, an indoor pool and sauna in the CBD. For a central pick with kitchenettes, The Howey (8.8 rating) is a solid 5-star option.
In the CBD, the newest apartment-style options are Aspire Melbourne and The Howey. Aspire Melbourne sits in the heart of the city, with kitchens, city views and an indoor pool and sauna, while The Howey is a modern 5-star with kitchenettes and on-site parking. Both are within easy reach of trams and the Yarra River, ideal for travellers who want to cook their own meals and still be central.
The highest-rated new hotels here are The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne and The Standardx, Melbourne, both scoring 9.2. The Ritz-Carlton is a CBD tower with a 24-hour pool and top-floor lounge, while The Standardx is a Fitzroy favourite with a terrace and guests raving about rooms and service. For a slightly lower price point, The Howey (8.8) and Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens (8.8) are also guest favourites.
In the CBD, the newest hotels are The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne (9.2 rating, from 561 AUD) and The Howey (8.8 rating, from 162 AUD). The Ritz-Carlton is the pinnacle of luxury with a 24-hour pool and top-floor lounge, while The Howey offers modern rooms with kitchenettes and parking. For a more affordable CBD option, Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens (8.8 rating, from 171 AUD) is right next to the gardens and Queen Victoria Market.
The typical price for new hotels in Melbourne is around 175 AUD per night, though rates vary from 114 AUD at Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel to 561 AUD at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne.
Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel is right beside the market, while Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne Flagstaff Gardens is also a short walk away. Both are within the free tram zone.
Yes, several of the new properties have kitchens or kitchenettes. Nesuto Docklands and Aspire Melbourne offer full kitchens, while The Howey provides kitchenettes in each room.
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is the top pick for luxury, with a 24-hour pool, a top-floor lounge, and a 9.2 guest rating. It's priced from 561 AUD per night.
AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank is the only new hotel located in Southbank, with a heated infinity pool and city views, close to the convention center and trams.
Melbourne's hotel scene is constantly evolving, and the newest crop of openings reflects the city's split personality: sleek, high-rise luxury in the CBD and Southbank, and design-led, characterful stays in neighbourhoods like Fitzroy. This selection spans 4- and 5-star properties, from the marble-clad Ritz-Carlton tower to the compact, smart rooms of The Howey.
Prices for new hotels in Melbourne range from a budget-friendly 114 AUD at Best Western Queen Victoria Market Hotel to 561 AUD at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne. But the real value often sits in the middle: apartment-style stays like Nesuto Docklands and Aspire Melbourne offer kitchens and space at rates that undercut the big-name luxury hotels. Whether you're here for the food, the sport, or the culture, these new addresses put you right in the action.
This collection of new Melbourne hotels suits travellers who value fresh, modern spaces—whether you're after a high-end CBD suite, a Fitzroy design stay, or a self-catering apartment near the water. If you need parking on-site, look at Hotels with parking in Melbourne; for a family trip, browse Family Friendly hotels in Melbourne. For more central options with a wider range, check Central hotels in Melbourne, or if budget is your focus, Cheap and budget hotels in Melbourne might be a better fit.