Early construction is underway on the project in Canberra’s CBD that will be known as Crystalbrook Aurora when it opens in early 2027.

Crystalbrook Collection is a sustainably-led luxury hospitality company with properties across Australia, and the latest hotel in the national capital will feature 225 rooms across 10 storeys, as well as meetings and events spaces, a modern European rooftop restaurant, ground floor dining, luxury retail and a dedicated wellness precinct ,including Crystalbrook’s Eléme Day Spa, sauna, pool and gym facilities.

A light-filled central skylight atrium and abundant greenery will blend indoors and outdoors at the hotel.

“Crystalbrook Aurora’s identity reveal and development progress marks an exciting next chapter in our Canberra journey,” says Ghassan Aboud, founder of Crystalbrook Collection.

“This project reflects our commitment to investing in high-growth, culturally significant locations and delivering properties that reflect the future of responsible luxury.”

Crystalbrook Aurora will be located at Garema Place, opposite Canberra Centre shopping mall.

“As we continue to expand Crystalbrook Collection’s national footprint, Canberra represents a strategic investment and an opportunity to help shape the next era of Australian hospitality,” says Geoff York, CEO of Crystalbrook Collection.

“With visitor expenditure in the ACT reaching $3.6 billion in the year to December 2024, and projected to reach $5 billion by 2030, Canberra remains a significant tourism market.

“Alongside our local partners, TP Dynamics, led by Tony Pan, we’re proud to be delivering a hospitality offering that supports the city’s long-term growth, providing new world-class dining and meetings and events spaces for visitors and the local community.”