What’s New in Melbourne 2025?

February 19, 2025

Melbourne continues to be a must-visit destination for business travellers, with exciting new hotels, top-tier restaurants, and immersive cultural experiences opening throughout 2025. Here’s a roundup of seven of the best new hot spots to explore this year:

Where to Stay:

Novotel Hotel Melbourne Airport

For those with early or late flights, this newly opened hotel is the perfect choice. Just a 10-minute walk from the international terminal, it offers spacious rooms, outstanding facilities, and flexible meeting rooms ideal for business events.

Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Blending comfort and practicality, Ibis Styles features a cutting-edge fitness centre, spa, and sauna. Business event organisers will be impressed with the venue’s largest pillarless ballroom, accommodating up to 330 guests, located right at Melbourne Airport.

Where to Meet:

Melbourne Place

A luxurious new addition to the city centre, Melbourne Place is set to become a favourite for business events. Offering five versatile event spaces, the venue also boasts an exceptional culinary offering and a sustainable, carbon-neutral design, making it the perfect choice for both business and environmentally conscious planners.

Sophia

Housed in a heritage building in Prahran, Sophia is an elegant events venue that beautifully marries 19th-century architecture with modern design. Featuring chandeliers and a balcony overlooking Chapel Street, this venue is ideal for events of up to 350 guests.

Where to Eat:

Marmont at Crown Melbourne

A Californian-inspired restaurant with a Latin American twist, Marmont brings a fresh take on seafood. As the night progresses, the space transforms into a vibrant dance floor, perfect for mixing business with pleasure.

Kolkata Cricket Club

One of Melbourne’s newest dining hotspots, Kolkata Cricket Club brings the bold, vibrant flavours of Kolkata to life with a contemporary twist. The stylish, relaxed atmosphere has made it an instant favourite for food lovers across the city.

Where to Explore:

Alba Thermal Springs & Spa ‘The Sanctuary’

Opening its new on-site accommodation, The Sanctuary, this winter, Alba Thermal Springs & Spa on the Mornington Peninsula offers a tranquil retreat. The standalone villas, private pools, and wellness experiences make it an excellent choice for corporate retreats. Event planners can take advantage of a variety of bespoke program, including private cooking classes, gin tastings, guided meditation, and geothermal bathing.