Maximalist timber cocoon
Exposed mass timber frames a glass-encased staircase, while vibrant botanical wallpapers and Australian furnishings create an intimate, creative retreat.
What it’s good at
Notable
Cross-laminated timber construction paired with custom botanical wallpapers, vintage lighting, and curated Australian artwork.
Notable
An open-air rooftop terrace for evening sundowners, plus a leafy ground-floor courtyard and wine tasting room.
Listed
Positioned along Surry Hills streets, minutes from independent roasteries, local wine bars, and contemporary art galleries.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Sydney artist and stylist Lisa Madigan designed the interiors, layering floral wallpaper from Kingdom Home with vintage lighting, mirrors, and Australian artworks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right by Central Station, you are steps from Surry Hills coffee roasters, vintage markets, and wine bars along Crown Street.
The rooms
Rooms pair bold floral wall coverings with goat-hair carpets and vintage mirrors, while the top-floor Lizzy suite adds a deep soaking tub.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
The leafy brick courtyard serves morning coffee and pastries before shifting to wine tastings later in the day.
How it began
Dubbed the impossible build, the structure was assembled from carbon-negative cross-laminated timber craned onto a narrow site with zero construction waste.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.