Hotel to Apartments in Molonglo | Australia News

A major hotel project in Molonglo is being reimagined — ditching the seven-story hotel plan for 100+ rooms in favor of apartments. The third phase of Koko Molonglo, already home to shops and existing apartments, now aims to house residents with one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Rooftop amenities are shifting from hotel use to resident-focused spaces like BBQ pits and meeting areas. Developers cite “growing demand for residential accommodation” as the driver, noting existing infrastructure like basement parking minimizes disruption. This isn’t an isolated case — similar pivots toward student housing and apartments are emerging across the city. While more housing is welcome, critics warn this trend risks reducing urban diversity, potentially sidelining hotels, offices, and workspaces in favor of just more apartments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/115f16a87b452450