COMO Hotels and Resorts Announced as the Hotel Operator for Landmark Melbourne Development

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COMO Hotels and Resorts – a family-owned, luxury hospitality company – has been appointed by design-led property developer Orchard Piper, alongside its partner, The Carter Group, as the operator of an upcoming hotel and residential development on Melbourne’s iconic St Kilda Road. Slated to open in early 2028, the new hotel will be COMO Hotels’ second hotel in Australia, following the debut of multi-award winning COMO The Treasury in Perth in 2015.

Headquartered in Singapore, COMO Hotels and Resorts was founded 34 years ago by Mrs. Chrstina Ong. Today, the brand encompasses 18 hotels, resorts and private islands worldwide, including COMO Castello Del Nero, a 12th Century estate in the Tuscan countryside, and COMO Le Beauvallon, set above the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, which is set to debut in Spring 2026. This appointment marks COMO Hotels’ debut on Australia’s east coast, where it brings its distinctive blend of meticulous service, holistic wellness, and exceptional cuisine to a new audience.

Occupying the first nine levels of Orchard Piper’s The Carter Building, the hotel will comprise 102 rooms, including a selection of custom-designed family suites as well as an expansive COMO Shambhala wellness centre. COMO Hotels will extend its signature services and amenities to the 54 premium private residences within the building, as well as offering residents access to COMO Hotels’ global recognition programme, Comoclub.

The hotel has been designed by globally renowned KHA (Kerry Hill Architects), a practice celebrated for shaping some of the world’s most luxurious hotels. A bluestone facade pays homage to Melbourne’s architectural heritage, while the interiors create a sanctuary of understated luxury, showcasing KHA’s signature contextual approach to design.

KHA was also responsible for COMO The Treasury, COMO Hotels’ first Australian hotel nestled in the heart of Perth in the iconic State Buildings. Celebrating its 10^th anniversary in 2025, COMO The Treasury has garnered national and international acclaim for its timeless design, award-winning restaurants, exceptional service, and commitment to sustainability.

A cornerstone of the offering and reflective of COMO Hotels’ belief in responsible living and peace in a fast-moving world, the brand’s globally acclaimed wellness concept, COMO Shambhala, will occupy an entire floor of the building. Blending modern science with time-honoured healing traditions, COMO Shambhala will offer a comprehensive range of holistic treatments designed to align the mind, body and soul. Guests can expect restorative massages, rejuvenating facials and immersive wellness programmes tailored to individual needs.

Additional hotel amenities include a function room, state-of-the-art fitness centre and a 20-metre indoor lap pool complete with a thermal experience. COMO Hotels and Resorts will also establish a new hospitality destination on St Kilda Road, with a restaurant, café and bar that will be open to guests, residents and locals. Drawing inspiration from Melbourne’s cosmopolitan dining scene, COMO Hotels’ hospitality offering will champion seasonal, nutritional-rich food.

Construction on The Carter Building commenced in August, with the new hotel slated to open its doors in early 2028. For further information visit orchardpiper.com/projects/the-carter-building/ or comohotels.com

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