Capella Sydney Celebrates First Birthday

Capella Sydney is proudly celebrating its first birthday, commemorating a year of delivering unparalleled luxury experiences in the harbour city following its grand opening on March 15 2023.

Originally erected as The Department of Education in 1912 and reborn as the award-winning Capella Hotel Group’s inaugural Australian hotel by Pontiac Land in collaboration with Make Architects, Capella Sydney has redefined luxury hospitality just steps away from Sydney's iconic landmarks. Seamlessly blending heritage and contemporary design, world-class accommodation and dining, Capella Sydney stands as an unrivalled beacon of luxury, celebrating Sydney’s rich heritage and culture like no other elite hotel in the city.

The grand unveiling of Capella Sydney has introduced guests to an exclusive world of luxury and cultural connection. The Living Room, a distinctive feature found in all Capella properties, serves as an elegant gathering space where guests can engage in daily Capella Rituals, immersing themselves in Sydney’s culture surrounded by a curated collection of historic local artifacts and art. Capella Sydney's team of passionate Culturists are on hand to curate extraordinary experiences for each guest inspired by the hotel’s captivating surroundings, combining knowledge, empathy, and respect for Sydney's history.

Marc von Arnim, General Manager of Capella Sydney, expressed, ‘’In our seven-year quest for meticulous restoration, we've now transformed Sydney's Sandstone Precinct into a world-class luxury destination for both locals and international visitors offering unparalleled accommodation, dining, and transformative experiences, not seen in Sydney before."

"As I reflect on the past year I am filled with immense pride. None of our success would have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and passion of our exceptional team, who have played a pivotal role in shaping Capella Sydney into what it is today. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to all of our guests for choosing to stay with us. We are truly honoured and humbled to welcome you into our home in the historic heart of Sydney."

Accolades in Capella Sydney's First Year:

• LTI’s ‘World’s Best New Luxury Hotels’ for 2023
• Luxury Travel Gold List Winner 2023: New Hotel or Resort Design
• Gourmet Traveller: Brasserie 1930 named as one of the Top 25 Restaurants in NSW for 2023
• Good Food Guide’s Smeg Young Chef of the Year: Shashank Achuta, Sous Chef at Brasserie 1930
• Ahead Asia Awards 2023: Hotel of the Year, Best Hotel Conversion, Best Hotel Lobby
• Hicap Asia Pacific: Reggie Shiu Development of the Year 2023
• DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards – Rank 1 (Gold) – Best Hotels in Australia

Exclusive First Birthday Package:
In celebration of its first birthday, Capella Sydney is offering an exclusive package which includes a $365 AUD hotel credit and full daily breakfast at Brasserie 1930 for two guests. Please note a minimum 4-night stay is required.

• A hotel credit of $365 to be used during your stay
• Full daily breakfast at Brasserie 1930
• Exclusive guest-only access to The Living Room
• Non-alcoholic in-room beverages from the personal bar
• Access to Fitness Centre and 20-metre indoor heated swimming pool
• Complimentary wireless Internet

To book please phone reservations, via telephone +61 2 9071 5090 or online capellahotels.com/Sydney.