Potts Point Sydney, Australia
Opened
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local DesignOutside the door
The house
Spicers RetreatsVictorian townhouse hideaway
Behind filigree ironwork, sunlit sitting rooms and an open reception bar foster a peaceful, residential retreat steeped in relaxed hospitality.
“The twenty rooms and suites retain period features but interiors have been overhauled to bring them into the 21st century.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Three conjoined 1880s Victorian Italianate terraces preserving ornate iron-lace balconies and original decorative marble fireplaces.
Notable
Showcases aquatic oil paintings by Sydney artist Martine Emdur, steps from Victoria Street's lively village bistros.
Listed
Interiors blend soft greys, timber floors, and seaglass furnishings beneath high ceilings and Victorian sash windows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and Wallpaper*.
The first thing you notice as you approach this boutique city hotel is the ornate latticework balconies on its 19th-century façade…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
London plane trees shade Victoria Street, placing local wine bars and Potts Point dining right on your doorstep.
The rooms
Bedrooms feature plush Bemboka throws and Leif amenities beside original hearths, with front suites opening onto tranquil cast-iron balconies.
Library Lounge & Reception Bar
Guests gather around the stone island counter for evening drinks and canapés from the honesty bar.
The light, airy ground-floor lounge teams evocative paintings of underwater bathers by Sydney artist Martine Emdur with blue and green coastal decor.
How it began
Originally constructed in 1880, three Victorian Italianate terrace houses were united to create a single boutique retreat.
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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.