TTG Asia's weekly roundup of new hotel openings and announcements
Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton, Australia
Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton has opened nearby Melbourne’s CBD, featuring 89 guestrooms with views of Princes Park and the outdoor pool, including connecting rooms for families or small groups.
With a multilingual team providing service in over 10 languages, the hotel also includes facilities such as a café with all-day food and barista coffee, an outdoor pool, and a planned wellness hub with saunas and a cold plunge. Sustainability measures include up to 80 per cent solar-powered energy, water-efficient fixtures, and low-irrigation landscaping.
The location provides access to Lygon Street, Melbourne Zoo, tram routes, the University of Melbourne, and nearby medical and research institutions, with running and cycling paths and local eateries nearby.
Ozo Medini, Malaysia
Ozo Medini in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, offers 198 rooms and suites across four categories: Superior, Deluxe, Premier, and Junior Suites. Each room is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, IPTV systems, multimedia panels, blackout curtains, and premium bedding.
The hotel’s public and lifestyle spaces include Eat, an all-day dining venue; Connect, a web bar for work or casual meetings; Splash, a pool area with a planned poolside bar; Tone, a fitness studio; and Talk, a meeting room for small gatherings.
Siamese Hotel Pattaya, BW Signature Collection, Thailand
Siamese Hotel Pattaya, BW Signature Collection is situated close to the city centre, with Terminal 21 Mall, the Art in Paradise gallery, and Pattaya Beach 1.2 kilometres away. The property is a two-hour drive from Bangkok and accessible via Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and U-Tapao airports.
The hotel has 121 guestrooms, each with a private balcony and standard in-room amenities. Leisure facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant serving local and international dishes, and a café. For business and events, the property has a meeting room, business centre, and a flexible ballroom for corporate functions or private gatherings.
Jo&Joe Auckland, New Zealand
Jo&Joe Auckland has opened in the city’s CBD, marking the Asia-Pacific debut of the global hybrid hospitality brand. Located at 16-20 Fort Street, the property blends hostel, hotel, and social spaces under its ‘open house’ concept.
The property offers 293 beds across 75 rooms, including shared dormitories and private rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Dorms accommodate four, six, or eight guests, with male-only and female-only options, while private rooms include 37 doubles, of which 17 are standard and 20 feature bunk beds.
Communal areas include the Happy House common area, a 40-seat lobby bar with self-check-in, a snack and chill corner, and a 50-seat rooftop bar and restaurant serving pizzas, loaded fries, tap beers, and cocktails. The rooftop will host weekly DJ sets and live music.
The hotel is near Auckland’s waterfront, ferry terminal, Fort Street bus routes, Britomart train station, and Sky Tower, providing access to local eateries and cultural attractions.
