IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened its newest and third Hotel Indigo in Australia, Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders.

The unveiling of the creatively curated boutique lifestyle hotel marks the debut of Hotel Indigo in Melbourne on the city’s most iconic laneway. Flinders Lane runs the entire length of the city and is a prominent feature in the bustling CBD. The Eastern end is home to the city’s most renowned restaurants while the Western end pays homage to its seafaring and goldmining heritage with amazing architecture, warehouses and hidden historical gems. Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders’ neighbourhood offers a laneway culture of street art, hidden cafés, bars, boutiques and galleries right on the hotel’s doorstep.

The landmark property showcases 216 reinvented guest rooms inspired by the intriguing and colourful legends of its Flinders Lane neighbourhood, primarily the internationally acclaimed fashion photographer Helmut Newton, whose original studio was nearby. Newton became one of the most famous fashion photographers in the world, and was known for his edgy work that featured the likes of Grace Jones, David Bowie and Andy Warhol.

Newton’s work was a muse for the hotel’s design and guests will see fashion, art and runway combined with interiors paying homage to the photographic artform – starting with a dramatic lobby-gallery space and lounge filled with collected pieces and a specially designed selfie booth for guests to capture their own Newton-esque memory.

The ‘lights, camera, action’ themed design by Australian firm Suede Interiors continues throughout the guest rooms featuring commissioned works by local artists, spacious work desks and dynamic city views across a patchwork of heritage and new buildings. A mezzanine-level fitness centre with body-weight-powered equipment adds to the hotel’s sustainable credentials (opening in October) and stylish meeting and event facilities for up to 200 guests will be completed in early 2024.

Guests won’t need to wander far to discover the city’s renowned dining, with the opening of new streetside Spanish bar and restaurant BESO. Helmed by Ana Cortes Garcia, a Spaniard with vast international experience and a Melbourne Chef’s Hat accolade, diners will be treated to contemporary twists on traditional Spanish tapas. Local hospitality industry stalwart Guy Holder directs the offering, which also includes a vibrant list of Victorian and Spanish wines.

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