Shangri-La Hotel planned for Melbourne

MELBOURNE – The Malaysian property developer, S P Setia Berhad Group, and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts have confirmed that Shangri-La will be the official hotel operator for a planned landmark luxury development in Melbourne’s CBD.

Located at 308 Exhibition Street, the two-tower development overlooking Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens is awaiting planning approval.

Due for completion in 2022, the luxury five-star Shangri-La Hotel, Melbourne will offer 500 guest rooms with three levels of amenities, including a sky lobby, restaurants, spa, fitness centre, pool and ballroom.

The second tower will include some 300 luxury residential apartments as well as office space.  A sky bridge will connect the two towers, and retail space will occupy the lower levels of the development. www.shangri-la.com (ATI).