Paddington Sydney, Australia
Opened
2025
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
The house
25hours HotelsPlayful cinematic funhouse
Guests browse retro tapes, linger over coffee, and mingle in theatrical lounge corners buzzing with easy, 24-hour social energy.
What it’s good at
Notable
Retro film culture shapes the interiors with VHS-lined check-in desks, mid-century furnishings, and saturated splashes of color.
Notable
A converted 1911 cinema site on Oxford Street preserving historic theatrical bones across multi-level hospitality spaces.
Notable
Collaborations with Sydney artist Kubi Vasak, local culinary direction, and an Oxford Street setting bridging vibrant neighbourhoods.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms follow two design narratives: Dreamers and Renegades, referencing the building's cinematic past through original architectural details and contemporary furnishings.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set along Oxford Street where Paddington meets Surry Hills, independent boutiques, pubs, and leafy streets sit right outside the door.
The rooms
Eclectic quarters feature sea-green tiled bathrooms, custom Kubi Vasak artworks, playful fringed lighting, and complimentary local minibars.
The gym
- Gym
- Fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights.
Bar
Monica
Drinks are served on the tiled rooftop terrace, looking out over Paddington treetops and the Sydney skyline.
At the table
The Mulwray pours biodynamic wines and classic cocktails among plush velvet armchairs and dark wood counters.
How it began
Once home to a 1911 theatre, a brewery, and a famed nightclub, the heritage building retains its historic theatrical spirit.
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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.