A development application has been submitted by Kinstone for a five-star, 15-storey hotel located at 70 Merivale Street and 38-40 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane. The proposed development would deliver 137 five-star hotel rooms.
Co-located with the existing Novotel hotel, this development is set to expand the area’s accommodation offerings, particularly for business and leisure travellers attending nearby attractions like the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre and South Bank precinct.
Designed by Bates Smart Architects, the development focuses on integrating with the local urban landscape. The building’s facade will feature warm-toned concrete inspired by Brisbane Tuff, paired with terracotta podium screening to soften its urban presence. A vertical notch with planters will break up the building’s mass and provide enhanced sunlight penetration at street level, particularly within the laneway that will connect the development to the public realm.
The new laneway linking Merivale to Cordelia Streets will be activated with food and beverage outlets, complemented by sub-tropical landscaping and seating. According to the application, the pedestrian-focused laneway would enhance connectivity and foster social interaction, aligning with Brisbane City Council’s goal to create more engaging streetscapes.
The hotel will include an extensive range of five-star amenities designed to meet guest expectations for luxury and wellness. On level 13, the development will feature a wellness centre with an infinity-edge pool, gym, and spa, while level 14 will host a restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, offering panoramic views of the Brisbane skyline and Musgrave Park.
Despite recent investments in luxury hotels like The Calile Hotel and the W Hotel, demand continues to outstrip supply, especially for five-star accommodation in Brisbane. This proposal is poised to address this need, catering to both international and domestic travellers seeking high-end hotel experiences.
In terms of internal layout, the hotel will be serviced by two elevators, with one service lift and the roof will have its own dedicated lift. The guest rooms will be designed to maximise comfort and views, with rooms on the southern side offering vistas over South Bank, while rooms on the eastern side will overlook Brisbane’s skyline.
Parking will be provided via 17 additional spaces in the basement, alongside bicycle parking. The development’s integration with the Novotel will allow for shared access to back-of-house services, enhancing operational efficiency across the two sites.
Project rundown
| Development Parameter | Proposed Development |
|---|---|
| Address: | 70 Merivale Street, South Brisbane |
| Development Type: | 15-storey hotel development / 57.1m |
| Site Area: | 3,646m² |
| Gross Floor Area (GFA): | 10,000m² |
| Height: | 15 storeys / approximately 60 metres |
| Apartments: | 137 hotel rooms |
| Elevators: | 4 elevators (two hotel, one rooftop, one service) |
| Communal Space: | Rooftop wellness centre with gym, infinity pool, and day spa; rooftop restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining. A gym will also be located on the mezzanine level. |
| Retail: | A 153.64m2 all day dining restaurant is located on ground level with an 80m2 cafe. These outlets are located along the newly created laneway |
| Car Parking: | 19 spaces |
| Bike Parking: | Provided on-site for guests and staff |
| Developer: | Merivale No. 1 Pty Ltd (Kinstone) |
| Architect: | Bates Smart Architects |
| Landscape Design: | Arcadia Landscape Architecture |
| Town Planner: | Town Planning Alliance |
| Sustainability: | – Rooftop solar panels for communal power – Stormwater harvesting system for landscape irrigation – Deep planting area: 215.75 m² – Bicycle parking facilities to promote active transport – Vertical planters and green walls along building facade |
| Date Submitted: | 16/10/24 |
| Assessment Level: | Code Assessable |
| DA Application Link: | A006633380 |
Kinstone, the developer behind this project, is known for the Novotel South Brisbane. Kinstone has also delivered several residential townhouse and commercial projects across South-East Queensland.
