Travellers heading to Melbourne’s north have a new place to stay, with Oakwood Epping Melbourne officially opening today as part of a $100 million-plus mixed-use development on Cooper Street. The 122-room hotel and serviced apartment property offers contemporary studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments designed for everything from an overnight visit to a longer stay. Located in the heart of Epping, the property provides easy access to Northern Hospital, Pacific Epping Shopping Centre, Melbourne Market and the wider northern suburbs, with secure on-site parking making it particularly convenient for guests travelling by car. David Mansfield, Managing Director of The Ascott Limited Australasia, said the property had been designed around the different ways people travel through Melbourne’s north.
“People come to Epping for all sorts of reasons – to visit family and friends, for work, healthcare, events or simply to spend time in this part of Melbourne. Oakwood gives them a comfortable base with more space and flexibility than a traditional hotel room, while still offering the services and facilities they expect from an international hospitality brand.” Mansfield commented.
Guests can choose from Deluxe Studios and spacious One and Two Bedroom Deluxe Apartments, including accessible and interconnecting options, with kitchenettes across the accommodation. Facilities include on-site food and beverage, a gym, secure parking, laundry facilities and an upper-level alfresco terrace with BBQ facilities. The property’s interiors also take inspiration from Melbourne’s northern landscape, with artwork throughout the guest rooms influenced by the nearby galgi ngarrk grasslands, part of the Craigieburn Grassland Nature Conservation Reserve. Mansfield said the local connection was an important part of the guest experience.
“We wanted the property to feel connected to its surroundings rather than simply being another hotel that could exist anywhere. The artwork and natural design influences give guests a subtle sense of place, while the apartment-style accommodation makes it easy to settle in and feel at home.” Mansfield commented.
The opening comes ahead of a busy period for Melbourne’s north, with the Whittlesea Show on 7 and 8 November and the festive season bringing more people together for events, family visits and short breaks. Oakwood Epping Melbourne also gives leisure travellers a convenient base for exploring Melbourne’s north, with shopping, family attractions, dining and wineries all within easy reach.
“The City of Whittlesea is one of the fastest-growing areas in Victoria, and with this growth comes a need to ensure our city, and in particular our economy, keeps pace.” City of Whittlesea Mayor, Councillor Lawrie Cox commented “Developments such as this support our Council’s goal of boosting employment opportunities, while catering to the growing demand for accommodation in the area for both corporate and leisure visitors, as well as families wanting to stay close to the nearby healthcare facilities.”
The property becomes the second Oakwood in Australia, joining Oakwood Premier Melbourne. Oakwood Premier Wright Street Adelaide and Oakwood Flemington Melbourne are scheduled to open in 2027. Oakwood Epping Melbourne is also the second Ascott property in the immediate area, joining sister hotel Quest Epping nearby across the Cooper Street precinct. Oakwood Epping Melbourne is now open and accepting bookings.