Q: There’s great excitement about the debut of Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton. What can we expect from the property?
A: Park Inn by Radisson Melbourne Carlton will bring an upbeat, upper-midscale option to the city.
The converted and fully renovated hotel will offer 89 bright rooms fitted with our “Sleep Well” bedding, smart TVs and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Guests can look forward to an all-day restaurant that champions fresh local produce, a grab-and-go café for time-pressed travellers and flexible social spaces designed for work or connection.
Carlton’s café culture, the university precinct and major hospitals are all on the doorstep, while the CBD is a five-minute tram ride away. The goal is to give guests everything they need, nothing they don’t, at an excellent price point.
Lachlan Hoswell
Q: The Melbourne hotel market is competitive. Why open now and what sets you apart?
A: Demand in Melbourne has rebounded strongly, with domestic travel already above 2019 levels and international arrivals catching up fast.
We saw a gap for a well-priced, design-led hotel in a suburb that blends business, education and leisure demand. Carlton offers exactly that mix and by converting an existing asset we can hit the market quickly and sustainably.
What sets us apart is the Park Inn promise of colourful design, intuitive tech and genuine local flavour backed by Radisson’s global distribution engine and Radisson Rewards loyalty base of more than 20 million members
Q: Are there any plans for future openings in Australia?
A: Yes. Australia is a strategic growth market for us. Alongside the Melbourne opening, our team is progressing advanced discussions in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Christchurch across the Radisson Blu, Radisson RED, Radisson Collection, Radisson and Park Inn by Radisson brands.
We are also developing our second resort in Fiji, Radisson Blu Mirage Resort Naisoso Island (below), which will open in 2026 and later this year we will open Radisson RED Auckland with both of these leading properties to further strengthen our footprint.
Q: Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys. Why is the company doing so well?
A: Three factors stand out. First, an owner-centric approach that lets partners choose from 10 distinct brands and multiple operating models.
Second, continued investment in AI-enhanced pricing tools and an upgraded mobile app all drove a 53 per cent system contribution last year.
Finally, we stay nimble. Whether it is converting a city hotel in Melbourne or signing a resort in Fiji, our teams move quickly and decisively. That combination of flexibility, technology and strong partnerships powered the best development year in our history.
Q: For someone who hasn’t stayed with you yet, how would you typify the Radisson experience?
A: We sum it up in three words: every moment matters. That promise shapes how we hire, train and recognise our people a team spanning more than 100 nationalities who turn genuine care into everyday action.
Guests first notice the ease: mobile check-in, keyless entry and the Radisson Rewards app keep reservations, upgrades and payments in one place.
We stay reliable where it counts: spotless rooms, on-time wake-up calls and layer in thoughtful nods to the destination, from locally sourced flavours to regionally inspired design details.
The result is a seamless stay that feels both reassuringly consistent and unmistakably of its place.
