Haymarket Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2021
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
AccorIndustrial railway quarters
Railway Square hums right outside the lobby, where suburban commuters, hotel guests, and after-work crowds cross paths.
What it’s good at
Listed
Contemporary guest rooms refreshed in 2021, complemented by industrial brickwork and dark timber at Platform 818.
Listed
A heated indoor rooftop swimming pool offering Sydney skyline views alongside an equipped gym and sauna.
Listed
Casual drinks at Eve's Bar and craft beers on tap beside outdoor Railway Square seating.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Step outside to Central Station and the light rail, with Chippendale galleries and Chinatown dining a brief walk away.
The rooms
Contemporary spaces feature sound-reduced glazing against the rail lines, rain showers, and sweeping city views from corner layouts.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits under glass on the rooftop, looking out across the Sydney skyline.
The gym and sauna
Exercise machines face panoramic windows across the city architecture, positioned right beside a dedicated rooftop sauna.
Platform 818 Restaurant & Bar
Menus draw on produce from regional rail towns, served alongside Australian wines beneath dark timber and exposed brick.
At the table
Eve's Bar serves local Sydney Brewery craft beers on tap, and the second-floor terrace hosts open-air gatherings.
How it began
Built in 1998, the property nods to the historic Goods Line railway tunnel running directly beneath its foundations.
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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.