Mondrian hotels to make Australian debut on the Gold Coast
Accor’s boutique Mondrian hotel brand will make its Australian debut with a two-tower beachfront development in the Gold Coast suburb of Burleigh Heads which is expected to open in 2023.
Set on a 4037-square-metre beachfront site at the corner of First Avenue and The Esplanade, the property is being developed by sbe, which is half-owned by Accor, and Brisbane-based Vitale Projects, with construction to commence in mid-2021.
Designed by architect Elenberg Fraser, one of the towers will contain 89 “branded residences” and the other 208 guest rooms.
Mondrian Gold Coast is one of nine new Mondrian properties that sbe plans to open globally in the next few years.
The Mondrian Seoul Itaewon recently opened to guests while the recently announced Mondrian Shoreditch, London, is set to open in 2021.
Details of projects in the Dominican Republic, Germany, the Maldives, Puerto Rico, Thailand, and Vietnam are yet to be announced.
Vitale Projects director Chris Vitale said the project would set a new standard for accommodation on the Gold Coast.
“It has been our long-term vision to develop a premier beachfront destination and residential address along the Gold Coast,” Mr Vitale said.
“sbe leads the industry in creating unique lifestyle hospitality experiences and this partnership allows us to bring the services, style and strengths of the Mondrian brand to guests and residents of our community, setting a whole new benchmark for service and hospitality on the Gold Coast.”
Chadi Farhat, sbe’s chief operating officer, said: “We are very excited to announce the opening of our first Mondrian hotel and residences in Australia with our partner Accor. With five open properties, nine in development, and six more to be announced, Mondrian has established itself as one of the strongest brands in the sbe lifestyle portfolio, showing staying power for the long-term.”
