Highland Art Deco outpost
Garnet velvet armchairs, brass chevron accents, and timber fireplaces bring 1930s glamour to the New South Wales highlands.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Gilded Art Deco finishes, custom geometric carpets, and fluted sapphire banquettes by design studio Luchetti Krelle.
Notable
Restored 1850s public house retaining original pressed tin ceilings, sweeping timber staircase, and curved Art Deco façade.
Listed
Four distinct drinking spaces including an Art Deco cocktail lounge, whiskey parlour, and casual garden courtyard.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
Glittering with visceral potency, the lavish Victorian jewel tones and gilded Art Deco finishes within the extensively restored and rejuvenated Tattersalls Hotel possess the awe appeal of Aladdin’s Cave.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Beardy Street in central Armidale, the hotel is steps from heritage facades, leafy streetscapes, and local shops.
The rooms
Rooms pair pastel tones and curved headboards with marble bathrooms, while select suites add freestanding soaking tubs.
The Restaurant at Tattersalls
Dishes spotlight regional New England produce cooked over coals in a Josper oven, paired with an extensive wine list.
At the table
Four dedicated bars range from a marble-topped Art Deco cocktail lounge to a preserved front public bar.
How it began
First established in the 1850s, the public house was extensively remodelled in 1937 with curved glass and pressed metal ceilings.
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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.