Accor to open 132-room Novotel in ‘Melbourne’s second city’

Accor has signed a deal with asset management company APH Holding to introduce a new-build Novotel in the Melbourne suburb of Box Hill.

The 132-room Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, which is set to open in January 2025, will feature conference and events facilities including a 200-capacity ballroom, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, lobby bar/café and rooftop bar. The wellness offering will include a day spa, sauna, wellness centre and gym.

“The signing of Novotel Melbourne Box Hill is a significant milestone for Accor as we continue to expand our presence in Victoria,” said Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry.

“Box Hill is a vibrant and growing suburb, and we are excited to offer both business and leisure travellers a stylish and contemporary accommodation option in this dynamic community.”

Located in the heart of Box Hill – approximately 14km east of the CBD – the Novotel will be one of the closest hotels to Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Eastern Hospital, supported by the adjacent new suburban rail loop.

Box Hill has experienced a construction boom in recent times which has seen an increase in high-rise buildings, including the tallest building in Melbourne outside the CBD. It is now one of the largest commercial business hubs and transport interchanges outside of the city. As a result of recent developments, the suburb is being dubbed “Melbourne’s second city”.

Under the ownership of Melbourne-born asset management and realisation company APH Holding, the hotel is expected to appeal to locals and travellers.  

“We are delighted to be partnering with Accor on this exciting development,” said APH Holding CEO, Johnson Zhang.

“Novotel Melbourne Box Hill will be a flagship for the area, and we are confident that it will become a popular destination for both locals and visitors to Melbourne. The hotel will have access to public transport and retail amenities and will be an appropriate asset for Melbourne’s much needed second CBD which should promote, leisure and business.

With more than 40 hotels across Australia and New Zealand, Novotel has one of the largest hotel brand footprints in the region.