CBD Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
IHGRestored Art Deco landmark
Curved velvet booths and eclectic art set a playful tone in the cavernous lobby, where guests mingle over evening wine carts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Red scagliola pillars, glass-paneled lobby ceilings, and brass lighting inside the 1930s Art Deco building.
Notable
Preserved 1930s Art Deco architecture within the heritage-listed former Sydney Water Board headquarters.
Listed
An all-day lobby bar, street-level bakery cafe, and rooftop cocktail deck hosting weekend DJ sets.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Taking inspiration from its setting in a Thirties Art Deco building, this outpost of the ever-fashionable boutique-hotel brand is ornately elegant…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Pitt Street in the central business district, the hotel sits a short stroll from Hyde Park and historic theatres.
The rooms
Deco details, bespoke artwork, and deep bathtubs in most layouts provide a calm, spacious retreat from the city center.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The seventh-floor open-air lap pool is lined with timber decking and loungers facing the city skyline.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness centre has Technogym equipment and free weights, and guests can borrow Lekker bicycles.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Luke's Kitchen
Chef Luke Mangan serves Modern Australian dishes beneath circular brass chandeliers on the ground floor.
The Wilmot Bar
Arched bottle displays and a curved marble counter anchor this lobby lounge, which mixes botanical cocktails.
At the table
Pantry at Margot's serves espresso drinks and fresh pastries from a marble counter in the lobby.
How it began
The 1930s Art Deco landmark originally served as the headquarters for the Sydney Water Board before its boutique revival.
Good to know
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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.