COMO Hotels and Resorts has been appointed by Orchard Piper and its partner, The Carter Group, as the operator for a new hotel and residential development on Melbourne’s St Kilda Road. Scheduled to open in early 2028, the project will mark COMO’s second property in Australia after COMO The Treasury in Perth, which opened in 2015.
Occupying the first nine levels of Orchard Piper’s The Carter Building, the hotel will include 102 rooms and an expansive COMO Shambhala wellness center. COMO will also extend its services and amenities to 54 private residences within the building, which will have access to the Comoclub recognition program.
“Melbourne is a city celebrated for its design, food and culture, making it the ideal destination for COMO Hotels and Resorts,” said Olivier Jolivet, CEO of COMO. “We look forward to bringing COMO’s signature hospitality, culinary innovation and holistic approach to wellbeing to the city through this landmark development.”
The property was designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), known for shaping high-end hotels around the world. The bluestone facade references Melbourne’s architectural heritage while the interiors reflect KHA’s contextual approach to design. KHA also designed COMO The Treasury in Perth, which celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2025.
The COMO Shambhala wellness center will occupy an entire floor of the building, offering treatments that combine modern science with traditional healing. Additional amenities include a function room, fitness center and a 20-meter indoor lap pool with a thermal experience. The property will also feature a restaurant, café and bar open to guests, residents and locals.
“Partnering with COMO aligns perfectly with our vision to deliver a hotel that redefines Melbourne’s hospitality landscape,” said Orchard Piper director Luke McKie. “Melbourne has seen an influx of new hotels in recent years, but few are in truly great locations. This property is perfectly situated for the city’s major events and will mark a return to a more understated and timeless luxury experience, one that’s not influenced by the latest trends.”
Founded 34 years ago by Christina Ong, COMO Hotels and Resorts is headquartered in Singapore and operates 18 hotels, resorts and private islands worldwide. The appointment represents COMO’s debut on Australia’s east coast.
