Pickleball Returns To The Rooftop At Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Melbourne, Australia – December 2024: After a hugely successful 2024, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (HMLQS)’s rooftop pickleball court returns to the heart of Melbourne this summer. Popping-up for an extended season from Thursday, 19 December – Friday, 28 February, HMLQS has partnered with Game4Padel and HEAD to offer both hotel guests and the general public the chance to play pickleball against a backdrop of city skyline views, with an exclusive courtside Chateau La Gordonne rooftop lounge offering delicious cocktails and bar snacks.

One of the worlds' fastest growing sports, pickleball is a game that combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton – instead of tennis rackets, players use paddles and a plastic ball on a half-size tennis court. 

 Opening initially to hotel guests from Thursday, 19 December, from January, 10 - February, 9 HMLQS’s rooftop pickleball court will offer nightly Sip & Serve Sessions from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, where guests can enjoy curated cocktails, a DJ spinning tunes, and on Wednesday evenings, sessions with a Game4Padel coach to get the pickleball party started.

Complimenting the action on court, Hilton Melbourne LQS will be serving up a bespoke cocktail menu ($22) from the Chateau La Gordonne bar cart, including:

To add to the city’s AO fever, HMLQS, Game4Padel and HEAD will be offering the ultimate stay and play giveaway on Instagram, with those who follow Hilton Melbourne LQS, HEAD and Game4Padel, like and repost the competition entry post going into the draw to win:

Hilton Melbourne LQS’s rooftop pickleball court will operate daily for hotel guests from Thursday, 19 December – Friday, 28 February 2025. Open access for guests to enjoy the pickleball court daily, without the food and beverage component, will be available from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sip & Serve Sessions will be open to both hotel guests and the general public from Saturday, 11 January – Sunday, 9 February 2025. The court remains open daily for guest use, enhanced with F&B offerings. The bar will operate daily from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm with sessions available on Wednesday evenings with a Game4Padel coach.

*Rooftop opening hours are subjected to weather conditions.

Located on the corner of Little Queen and Bourke Streets, the elegant upscale hotel provides easy access to the city’s recreational and cultural attractions while allowing guests to immerse themselves in the hotel’s old-world glamour and modern design. 

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is located at 18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne VIC, 3000. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com or call +61 (0)3 9116 8888.

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About Game4Padel
​Established in 2018 in Edinburgh, Game4Padel has quickly grown to become the UK’s largest Padel company. The company has received the support of high profile investors such as Wimbledon Champion Sir Andy Murray and Liverpool FC star Virgil Van Dijk. In January 2022, Game4Padel commenced operation in Melbourne, Australia. As the first Padel facility in the state, Game4Padel Docklands (formerly known as One Padel) has been an outstanding success. In January 2023, Game4Padel Docklands proudly hosted the inaugural Australian Padel Open.

About Chateau La Gordonne
​Nestled in the heart of Provence, Château La Gordonne is a historic vineyard renowned for its exceptional wines and timeless charm. With over 300 years of winemaking heritage, the estate produces elegant rosés, vibrant whites, and robust reds, reflecting the unique terroir of the region. Committed to sustainable viticulture, Château La Gordonne offers a true taste of Provence, where tradition and innovation meet to create unforgettable wines.

About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
​Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street joins Hilton’s 27 trading and 13 pipeline properties in Australasia across three brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton. Taking up residency in the historically significant Equity Chambers building – originally built in 1930 – Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street features 244 stylish guest rooms, including five spacious suites, Luci Melbourne restaurant and The Douglas Club bar, a fully equipped gym, and seven meeting and event spaces. Its central location is well situated for both business and leisure travellers with its proximity to Melbourne’s key business districts and vibrant art, theatre and dining precincts. Visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street on Facebook and Instagram (@HiltonMelbourneLQS).

About Hilton
​Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 118 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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