CBD Sydney, Australia
Opened
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
QTTheatrical heritage spectacle
Costumed hosts welcome guests into a theatrical downtown lounge pulsing with eclectic furniture, moody glamour, and playful irreverence.
“QT Sydney’s intriguing interiors and cutting-edge video art lead you down the rabbit hole.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A theatrical clash of Gothic and Art Deco architecture, accented with digital murals and vintage luggage installations.
Remarkable
Preserved 1920s features across the merged Gowings department store and State Theatre, complete with original timber floorboards.
Notable
Late-night cocktails at Gilt Lounge and Italian brasserie dining at Gowings draw an energetic downtown crowd.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
This place grabs hold of the dials marked ‘local color’ and ‘design whimsy,’ cranks them up to ten, snaps them off the stem, and tosses them out a window
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Central Business District, the property sits directly across from the Queen Victoria Building and Pitt Street Mall.
The rooms
Fiery jewel tones, bowler-hat lamps, and custom gel beds fill spaces framed by original timber floors or dark theatre paneling.
The spa
Bespoke facials and body rituals unfold in vintage apothecary-styled rooms, alongside traditional grooming at the on-site barber shop.
The steam room
Rough stone blocks and warm lantern light enclose a misty, hammam-inspired steam room built for thermal recovery.
At the table
Ground-floor bistro Parlour pours aperitifs along a vaulted heritage arcade, and Gowings grills prime cuts under honeycomb ceilings.
QT Sydney has made the most of its home within the former Gowings Department store and The State Theatre by taking its cues from the buildings’ history…
How it began
Opened in 2012, the hotel merges two 1920s Sydney landmarks: the historic Gowings department store and the ornate State Theatre.
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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.