Lanson Place Parliament Gardens Named‘Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year’ at 2025 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence

Melbourne, VIC. Lanson Place Parliament Gardens has been awarded Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence, recognising the dedication of its team and marking a significant milestone in cementing Lanson Place’s presence in the Australian market. The prestigious award, ‘2025 Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year’, recognises properties that deliver exceptional and memorable guest experiences.

“We are thrilled to be recognised as Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year at the Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence,” General Manager Marcus Packham said. “To achieve this less than a year after opening is a remarkable testament to the dedication and talent of our team. Every member of Lanson Place Parliament Gardens plays a vital role in creating exceptional guest experiences, and this accolade is theirs to share. It’s a wonderful acknowledgement of what we have built together. We look forward to building on this momentum and making our second year even more memorable.”

Not only was Lanson Place Parliament Gardens recognised as Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year, but several Lanson Place team members were also named as finalists across multiple categories, including:

• Executive of the Year – Marcus Packham, General Manager
• Food and Beverage Services Employee of the Year – Nikola Novkovic, F&B Attendant
• Human Resources Employee of the Year – Laure Bazard, Head of People & Culture

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens caters to a wide range of guests and occasions. From weekend getaways and longer stays for work, to those seeking a home-away-from-home experience, the property offers a harmonious blend of timeless grandeur and modern sophistication. Guests can enjoy a sense of belonging in a warm, inviting environment, whether they are visiting for leisure or busines

Winning Apartment Accommodation Hotel of the Year at the 2025 Victorian Accommodation Awards for Excellence is a landmark achievement for Lanson Place Parliament Gardens. The accolade recognises the team’s dedication to delivering warm, personalised service and a true home-away-from-home experience, while marking an important step in establishing Lanson Place as a leading presence in the Australian apartment accommodation market. Since opening in September 2024, the property has quickly become a standout destination, seamlessly blending Melbourne’s rich heritage with sophisticated design and exceptional hospitality.

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens offers a refined selection of contemporary hotel rooms and fully serviced apartments, each designed with thoughtfully curated in-room facilities. Its unique hybrid model of hotel rooms and apartment style rooms sets it apart from other five-star competitors in Melbourne.

Accommodation options include:

• Hotel Rooms
• Studios
• 1-Bedroom Apartment
• Heritage 1-Bedroom Loft
• Premium 1-Bedroom Apartment
• Heritage 2-Bedroom Apartment
• Executive Penthouse
• Premium Penthouse

For more information:
Flourish PR
Katie Ceraso
Katie@flourishpr.com

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, Melbourne

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens, a 5-star boutique hotel, blends Melbourne’s rich heritage with contemporary comfort to offer you a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Occupying the historic Salvation Army Printing Works building on Albert Street, East Melbourne, this $80 million redevelopment has transformed the landmark property into a unique urban sanctuary. A choice of 137 sophisticated rooms includes stylish hotel rooms, studios, and expansive 1- and 2- bedroom apartments, along with two exquisite penthouses providing panoramic views of the city.

Guests can indulge in facilities including a wellness centre with a 20-metre indoor heated swimming pool and spa, and a 24-hour fitness centre, while exciting culinary journeys await at Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining, the signature restaurant. The hotel’s interior showcases more than 450 commissioned artworks and sculptures by local artists which are inspired by the building’s storied past and create an inviting atmosphere that marries history with modernity. The collection’s highlight is a stunning 40-metre ceiling installation by Melbourne artists Jarra Karalinar Steel and Corey Thomas, inspired by the native Melaleuca paperbark tree. The layers of the installation peel away like a manuscript, gliding gracefully across the centre of the hotel lobby.

The Lanson Place brand is renowned for its warm, personalised hospitality, ensuring that every guest feels at home. Its Australian debut promises a true home-away-from-home experience in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

Key Details:

• Architects: Denton Corker Marshall.
• Interiors: Conran and Partners.
• CEO of Lanson Place: Michael Hobson.
• General Manager of Lanson Place Parliament Gardens: Marcus Packham.
• Opening Date: 20th September 2024.
• Location: 502 Albert Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia.
• Website: lansonplace.com/parliamentgardens/
• Social Media IG: @lansonplaceparliamentgardens / FB: lansonplaceparliamentgardens/

Hotel Facilities:

• 137 rooms.
• 52-seat restaurant in the lobby, Chronicle 502 Bar & Dining.
• 24-hour fitness centre equipped with Technogym equipment.
• 20m indoor heated swimming pool + spa.
• 10-seat boardroom.
• 60-seat breakfast room/event space.

Room Breakdown:

	Room Type Size	Inventory
Room	Hotel Room 28-32	80
Apartment	Studio 33	20
	1- Bedroom Apartment 40-50	9
	Premium 1-Bedroom Apartment 40-50	20
	Heritage 1-Bedroom Loft 40-50	4
	Heritage 2-Bedroom Apartment 82-87	2
Penthouse	Executive 2-Bedroom Penthouse 100	1
	Premium 2-Bedroom Penthouse 150	1
	Total:	137