CBD Sydney, Australia
Renovated
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
ParadoxSandstone heritage citadel
Heritage sandstone architecture meets bustling financial-district energy, drawing corporate crowds for post-work drinks beneath soaring ceilings in the central CBD.
What it’s good at
Notable
Grand Interwar palazzo proportions and soaring ceilings preserve the stately banking and publishing past in the CBD.
Listed
Generously proportioned guestrooms pair Italian marble soaking tubs with attentive, unpretentious hospitality in the financial heart.
Listed
A fifteen-metre indoor heated lap pool sits alongside a steam room, hot tub, and mezzanine gym.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set opposite Australia Square at the junction of Pitt and O'Connell Streets, Martin Place and Circular Quay are minutes away on foot.
The rooms
High ceilings and metallic accents complement generous layouts, where Italian marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-metre heated indoor lap pool stretches beneath a triangular skylight and illuminated plant alcoves.
The gym and spa
A 24-hour fitness centre sits on the mezzanine level alongside Tanya Day Spa and a steam room.
The Fax Bar
Named in tribute to the building's publishing history, the lobby bar pours signature cocktails beneath coffered ceilings.
At the table
Hot breakfast buffets and à la carte egg dishes are served each morning in the Lady Fairfax Room.
How it began
Dating to 1856 as the headquarters for The Sydney Morning Herald, the triangular sandstone landmark later served as a major banking hub.
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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.