Serve, Sip And Stay: Pickleball Returns To The Rooftop At Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street

Melbourne, Australia – January 2026: After two back-to-back smash hits, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (HMLQS) is once again serving up one of Melbourne’s most exciting summer activations with the return of its rooftop pickleball court, set high above the city skyline. 

Popping up from now until Saturday, 28 February 2026, the rooftop will once again transform into a vibrant, stay-and-play destination for both hotel guests and the general public, blending fast-paced sport, social energy and sweeping city views.

This year, the experience is elevated through a new partnership with Mount Franklin, bringing a self-serve refreshment offering to the rooftop. Guests can refuel and rehydrate via Mount Franklin vending machines, stocked with lightly sparkling flavoured water alongside ready-to-enjoy cocktails and mocktails, offering a playful and convenient twist on rooftop sipping during and between games. 

Cocktails include ($21): 

Mocktails include: ($15)

Returning partner Game4Padel continues to power the activation, supplying the pickleball court and ensuring a premium on-court experience, while HEAD once again equips players with paddles, balls and accessories. Extending the experience beyond the rooftop, HEAD will also activate a branded lobby display, including two dressed mannequins, a giant HEAD tennis racquet and a blue and yellow floral display, setting the tone from arrival through to match point.

To dial up the city’s Australian Open fever, HMLQS, Game4Padel and HEAD will team up to offer the ultimate pickleball giveaway via Instagram. Running from 20–30 January 2026, entrants who follow @hiltonelbournelqs, @head_tennis and @Game4padel_aus, like and repost the competition entry, will go into the draw to win:

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street’s rooftop pickleball court will operate daily from now until Saturday, 28 February 2026, with open access available to both hotel guests and the public from 9:00am to 8:00pm.

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 HEAD
​HEAD is a globally recognised leader in racquet sports equipment, with more than 50 years of history creating high-performance gear for tennis and related sports. Founded in 1950, the brand has built a reputation for innovation, quality and game-driven design, with world-class athletes trusting HEAD racquets to perform at the highest levels of competition. 

About Mount Franklin ​
​Mount Franklin is one of Australia’s most trusted spring water brands, offering pure Australian spring water of exceptional quality and refreshing taste, sourced from specially selected springs around the country. The brand’s range includes still and lightly sparkling spring water, with no sugar or preservatives, designed to hydrate Australians wherever they are – from everyday moments to special occasions. Mount Franklin is proudly enjoyed nationwide and continues to support environmental stewardship and community well-being. 

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.

About Hilton Honors
​Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties in 119 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its more than 118 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points, including with select co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com. Learn more about Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
​For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. With more than 575 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/hhr, and follow Hilton Hotels & Resorts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.