Now Open: Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins

Melbourne, September 2025: Melbourne welcomes the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ first dual - branded property in Australia – developed over eight years alongside the new Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall – the 179-room boutique hotel introduces a vibrant new energy to the heart of the CBD. The design-led lifestyle property transforms one of Melbourne’s most storied corners into a vibrant neighbourhood hub, inviting guests to ‘find their curious’ in Melbourne’s heart.

The opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins marks another milestone in the brand’s
​Australian story. Part of a global collection of more than 150 neighbourhood-inspired hotels,
​each Hotel Indigo property is as unique as its surrounding locale. At Hotel Indigo Melbourne
​Little Collins the city’s layered history takes centre stage, the property rises behind four
​preserved heritage façades – Diamond House, the Public Benefit Bootery, Allan’s, and the
​York Building – the story of former jewellers and bootmakers weave Melbourne’s cultural
​heritage into every guest experience.

“The opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is a landmark moment for the revitalisation of Bourke Street Mall and surrounding laneways, and an opportunity for us to
​showcase exactly what the Hotel Indigo brand brings to Melbourne: a design-forward, neighbourhood-first experience,” shares General Manager, Scott Hamilton.

Storytelling by Design
​Developed by Steadfast Capital, Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins has been brought to
​life through the vision of acclaimed global design studio Buchan and the proven expertise of
​construction firm, Hickory. Standout features include terrace balcony rooms, suites, dynamic
​interconnected spaces, an internal courtyard and eclectic dining destinations.
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​Conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant arts, theatre and dining precincts,
​Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is on the doorstep of the city’s key business and
​shopping districts and has easy access to public transport. Just a short tram ride from
​popular tourist attractions such as the National Gallery of Victoria, the Royal Botanical
​Gardens and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Melbourne International Airport is 21 kilometres
​from the hotel.

Design-Led Public Spaces
​Stepping off the hustle and bustle of Little Collins Street, guests are welcomed by Hotel
​Indigo’s friendly concierge team, who greet visitors and guide them to the Level 2 reception
​with a state of the art check in service. Guests arrive surrounded by the property’s signature
​Mondrian blue, a nod to Melbourne’s blue street signs. The intimate lobby areas offer places
​for guests to meet, connect, and unwind, surrounded by bold interiors that blend heritage
​charm with contemporary design. Here, guests are immersed in Melbourne’s quirky history –
​monkey motifs throughout reference E.W. Cole, the eccentric owner of Cole’s Book Arcade,
​whose monkey-filled menagerie was once located within the precinct.

A soaring spiral staircase inspired by Sidney Myer’s drapery store connects the dining space
​to level five, setting the tone for a hotel experience that is as architectural as it is artistic. A
​circular bar sits around the bottom of the stairs, offering the perfect vantage point to admire
​the dramatic cathedral-like atrium space and three-storey ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ artwork by
​acclaimed Adelaide-born, Melbourne-based muralist and figurative painter Lisa King.
​Commissioned exclusively for the hotel, it features symbolic objects – a sneaker and tennis
​ball for the Australian Open, fruit and flowers for the Queen Victoria Market and neon lights
​highlighting Melbourne CBD’s streets and laneways.

A Neighbourhood Dining Destination
​Occupying level two adjacent to reception, Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins’ in-house
​restaurant, Fern Bar & Dining, offers a menu of elevated modern Melbourne cuisine led by Executive Chef Darryl Hand. The 62-seat restaurant blends global influences with local
​ingredients, favouring flavour, personality, and experimentation over tradition. Diners may
​even catch a glimpse of the counters of the newly opened Mecca Bourke Street through the
​restaurant’s windows.

Guests can begin the day with a continental breakfast buffet and plated options, or return in
​the evening to unwind over dinner and drinks. The bar is a true reflection of Melbourne, with
​a wine list of almost entirely local drops and signature cocktails named after famous faces of
​Melbourne, developed in collaboration with Little Lon Distilling Co.

Highlights include:
​● Joan Lindsay - Gintarito Spritz – Ginger Mick Gin, Orange juice, Vanilla bean syrup,
​grapefruit, lemon, lime and soda
​● Mirka Mora - Elderflower Sour – Miss Yoko Gin, Elderflower liqueur, grapefruit juice,
​lime juice and wonderfoam
​● E.W. Cole - Duck Fat Washed Old Fashioned – Duck fat washed barrel-aged Dutchy
​Thomas gin, burnt sugar syrup and Angostura bitters

Fern Bar & Dining menu highlights include:
​● Little Lon Miss Yoko cured salmon with lychee, chilli, mint, and nashi (GF) ($22)
​● Chicken liver parfait, pinot gel ($16)
​● Black & white sesame prawn toast, Yarra Valley salmon caviar, Gochujang aioli ($16)
​● Dry-aged Aylesbury lacquered duck breast with duck leg croquette, honey, orange,
​and star anise ($46)
​● Pan seared market fish, cauliflower cream, skull island prawns, xo butter (GF) ($48)
​● Strawberry & vanilla bombe, white chocolate, strawberry sauce ($16)
​● Graffiti: Coffee financier, white coffee cream, yuzu jam, and chocolate. ($24) The
​dish takes its name and design inspiration from Hotel Indigo Melbourne’s
​commissioned illustration by European artist Jonny Tavener, whose work provides
​each new Hotel Indigo property with its own unique identity

The dining space extends outdoors to Fern’s Garden, a leafy courtyard framed by golden
​light wells that look down to the Melbourne Walk below. Designed as a city within a city, this
​one-of-a-kind oasis offers a quiet retreat in the heart of Melbourne, ideal for relaxed lunches
​or private soirées for up to 100 guests.

Rooms With A Story To Tell
​Further nods to the building's past continue through the hotel’s corridors – room numbers are designed like coins engraved with an E.W Cole quote, “The world is a book. Those who do not travel read only one page.” Guest rooms are stylish and comfortable, featuring modern amenities from free Wi-Fi to Chromecast-enabled TVs. Guests can choose from standard rooms, premium rooms and suites with views of laneways, internal courtyards and city views, including the iconic Bourke Street Mall. Each room is fitted with a mini bar,
​featuring libations from local Little Lon Gin Distillery, coffee pod machines and Biology
​amenities.
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​On the walls are graphic maps of the city’s laneways with a small light marking the location
​of the hotel. In-room artwork also gives a nod to the city's landmarks, with images of
​ballerinas and The Capitol on the wall, a tribute to Melbourne’s vibrant cultural scene.

Design touches layer history with play: terrazzo side tables, made from recycled Skyy Vodka
​bottles, nod to sustainability, brass accents, and jewel-like bathroom stools reference the
​site’s past as a jeweller. And for those wanting a truly rockstar experience, the property’s five
​balcony rooms and one premium balcony room with 28m² outdoor spaces overlooking Little
​Collins Street, offer all that and more in the heart of Melbourne.

Amenities & Events, A Neighbourhood Anchor
​Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins offers The Meeting Room, a stylish space for intimate
​meetings or dinners for up to 12 guests. The in-house fitness centre is fitted with Lifecycle
​fitness equipment and offers free weights, stationary bikes and treadmills.

Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins and Holiday Inn Bourke Street Mall sit atop a dazzling,
​newly designed Melbourne Walk retail precinct, which includes the biggest JD Sport in the
​Southern Hemisphere, along with international art toy brand Pop Mart selling its highly
​sought-after Labubus.

With the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins, the hotel brand continues to
​expand its presence globally, weaving local stories into every design detail, menu and guest
​experience. At Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins, this translates into a vibrant reflection of
​Melbourne’s laneway culture, layered histories, and creative energy – all within a design-led
​sanctuary that makes every stay feel uniquely connected to the city.
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​To celebrate the opening of Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins, guests can enjoy breakfast
​for two for just $1 extra on top of its best flexible rate when booking its Opening Special.

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Room Rates:
​Sunday – Monday rates will start from:

Hotel Indigo: King Standard & two Single Standard – $270
​Room details:
​● Standard Rooms
​● Standard Room with Balcony
​● Premium Rooms
​● Premium Room with Balcony
​● Suites

Contact Details:
​Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins: E: Info.MELGO@IHG.com

About Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins
​288 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, 3000
​Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins is a 179-room boutique hotel located in the heart of
​Melbourne’s CBD. Just as no two neighbourhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties
​are alike. Hotel Indigo Melbourne Little Collins draws design inspiration from the city’s iconic
​laneways, rich heritage, and creative subcultures, the hotel is a dynamic expression of Melbourne’s eclectic spirit. From its striking spiral staircase and soaring ‘Cabinet of
​Curiosities' mural by Lisa King to playful nods to the building’s past, and Fern’s Garden, the
​hotel invites guests into a world of layered storytelling and thoughtful detail. A part of IHG
​Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo is a global collection of neighbourhood-inspired boutique
​hotels, each shaped by the culture, character, and people of its local surroundings.

Website: Hotelindigo.com/melbourne
​Instagram: @melbournehotelindigo

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