Nearly five years after construction started, and more than three years later than originally planned, Melbourne Airport and accommodation giant Accor are putting the finishing touches on the precinct’s first international hotel project in over two decades.

Designed by architects Fender Katsalidis, the 10-storey development offers 464 modern guest rooms across two hotels – an upmarket Novotel and a more budget friendly Ibis Styles. They will open their doors on July 1 next door to the Terminal 4 car park.