Crystalbrook Collection Unveils Interiors for Newcastle's First Five-Star Hotel

Crystalbrook Collection, one of Australia's leading sustainable hospitality companies, has unveiled interiors for Kingsley, Newcastle's first five-star hotel. Set to open in April 2021, Kingsley will bring a new level of luxury to Australia's seventh-largest city and the gateway to the Hunter Valley.

Situated in the heart of Newcastle opposite Civic Park, Kingsley will transform the city's former Council Administration Centre into an elegant and sophisticated 130 room five-star hotel. With the City Hall, Civic Theatre, Newcastle Art Gallery and War Memorial moments away, Kingsley is culturally connected, celebrating both what has been and what is to come.

Speaking on the upcoming hotel of the hotel, Geoff York, Interim CEO and Group Director, Hotels said: “We are so pleased to unveil the interiors for Kingsley. The hotel celebrates Newcastle's rich history whilst looking forward to what the emerging city has to offer. We are honoured to now be a part of Newcastle's cultural landscape.”

Paying homage to brutalist 1970s architecture, the redevelopment of the iconic building has been led by EJE Architecture. With the original structure in mind, the colour scheme celebrates rather than competes with the positive masonry edifice of the existing structure.

Kingsley's interiors, designed by Suede Interior Design, make use of curves and rhythm to mimic the linear architecture of the building, while the colour palette is inspired by the Black Canary, in reference to the region's significant coal mining history. As such, layers of different textures of ivories are carried throughout the hotel and into the space from the exterior, creating a neutral palette that is broken up by hints of yellow of varying vibrant shades.

Spaces within the hotel are intimate yet specific to their function, to accommodate the existing structure of the building. Guest rooms are spacious towards the façade due to the natural flare formed by the existing shape of the building. In line with Crystalbrook Collection's approach to Responsible Luxury, every effort has been made to make use of sustainable, upcycled, recycled and locally sourced materials.

The rooftop restaurant and bar will boast panoramic views across the city and is themed around Newcastle's olive groves. A series of olive trees line the spinal corridor and create a natural canopy of shade over guest tables throughout the day. The canary theme rings true, with cages hung in the canopy and opened for their flight to freedom. The glass ceiling, as well as the olive and charcoal colour palette, will give guests the sense they are dining in the groves.

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