Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples
Victoria
Novotel & ibis Styles hotel redefines the airport hotel experience, transforming Melbourne Airport into a vibrant and dynamic mixed-use destination. Designed by FK, the project features a striking “aerofoil” structure, housing a premium coworking space and a state-of-the-art wellness centre within its precinct.
Beyond accommodation, the hotel’s accessibility of its offering appeals to not just the typical airport hotel guest but caters to local business and the 20,000 daily airport workers. The various uses and services provide a space for leisure, productivity and hospitality, while fostering a vibrant T4 experience and a new benchmark for airport hotels across the industry.
The dual-branded Novotel ibis Styles has brought a dramatic transformation to the Melbourne Airport property portfolio. This monumental addition is not just remarkable in scale but awe-inspiring in its architecture and amenities. It has redefined the Terminal 4 “Hive” precinct.
Beyond luxurious accommodations, the hotel offers a vibrant ecosystem featuring premium coworking spaces, state-of-the-art wellness centre, and F&B. These amenities cater to travellers, local businesses, and the broader community, transforming the airport into a dynamic destination.
The Novotel/Ibis Styles Hotel has reshaped Melbourne Airport, setting an unprecedented global standard for airport hotels—where travel, work, and luxury collide in perfect harmony.
James Pearce, Project Partner
Duncan Willoughby, Architect
Matthew Beer-Rutte, Project professional
Josh Gutierrez, Project professional
Chris Johnson, Architect
Bryan Dinh, Project professional
Mohd Hussin, Project professional
Adam Murray, Architect
Sophie Addison, Architect
Pheobe Quirk, Project Professional
Artem Alshakov, Graduate of Architecture
Ciara D’Alberto, Project Architect
Amanda Calvert, Architect
Penpa Namgyal, Architect
Ern Ho, Architect
Dwi Nugroho, Project professional
Elskie Slater, Project professional
Acoustic Logic, Acoustic Consultant
VP, Building Surveyor
MA Civil & 4D, Civil Consultant
Architecture and Access, DDA Consultants
Irwin/WSP, Electrical, EDD, Facade, Fire, Hydraulic, Lift, Mechanical, Waste Consultant
Teche, F&B Venue Interior Designer
Entire Fire Protection, Fire Engineer
Belgravia, Gym Consultant
Woods Bagot, Hotel Room and Lobby Interior Designer
Tract, Landscape Consultant
FMG, Pool Consultant
TMCL, Project Manager
4D, Structural Engineer
GTA, Traffic Consultant
CCP Wind, GWTS, Arup, Wind Consultant