The new Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street has won Best Hotel Design in this year’s Eat Drink Design Awards. Congratulations to the whole team involved in the project to adapt and expand Melbourne’s Equity Chambers building (472 Bourke Street) for Hilton.

The facade of the 1930s commercial building and 30m of building depth, including the main ground floor chamber, are now part of the hotel following conservation works led by Lovell Chen. The wider project is designed by Bates Smart and includes a six-level rooftop extension and new 17-storey tower.

[ photo : Sean Fennessy ]

The jury citation (edited) …
The newly opened Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street seamlessly combines the heritage Equity Chambers building with a modern 17-storey tower … original details such as coffered ceilings, ornate plasterwork and carved timber features [sit alongside] rich upholsteries, handsome banquette seating and modern lighting, creating a timeless lobby restaurant experience … The winner in a healthy category that signals an Australian renaissance for the hotel restaurant and bar experience.

Eat Drink Design Awards 2021 >