OV E RV I E W
For generations, the Department ofEducation building in Sydney’s Sandstone
Precinct stood quietly, its golden facade
forming an unassuming backdrop to therhythm of the city. Originally designed
by architect George McRae in the early
1900s, the building has been meticulously
restored and reimagined by Pontiac Land incollaboration with Make Architects.
Reawakening as Capella Sydney in March
2023, the heritage-listed icon welcomed
guests inside its walls for the very firsttime, setting a global benchmark for luxury
accommodation, cuisine and culturalimmersion. Embedding visitors in thebeating heart of the city’s commercial,
cultural and hospitality precinct, Capella
Sydney also marks the first property under

the Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation
to open in Australia.
Balancing storied architectural featureswith a contemporary design aesthetic,
Capella Sydney celebrates the Australianpanorama through its interiors, locationand experiences. 192 spacious guestrooms
and suites and an unsurpassed wellness
offering are anchored by three ground-level
food and beverage outlets and a collectionof bespoke function spaces. Original
characteristics are celebrated throughout
the hotel, with reimagined interiors unfurling
to reveal commissioned and collectedartworks, sophisticated furnishings andintriguing objet d’art– all within footsteps ofthe glistening harbour foreshore, the famed
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In just a year since its grand opening,
Capella Sydney has garnered an impressivearray of accolades, including the HICAP(Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific)‘2023 Reggie Shiu Development of the Year’award, the AHEAD Asia Awards 2023 for‘Hotel of the Year’, ‘Best Hotel Conversion’,and ‘Best Hotel Lobby’, followed by its recentinclusion on AFAR’s esteemed list of BestNew Hotels of 2024 & inclusion on Travel& Leisure’s ‘’It List”. Adding to its accolades,
the hotel was crowned Australia’s BestCity Hotel at the Travel + Leisure Luxury
Awards Asia Pacific in June 2024. In July
2024, Capella Hotels & Resorts was named#1 Best Hotel Brand in the World 2024 at
the Travel + Luxury Awards for the second
conscecutive year.
ADDRESS
24 Loftus Street, NSW 2000
+61 2 9071 5000		

AC C O M M ODAT IO N
Capella Sydney offers 192 spacious guestroomsand suites including:· 157 Guestrooms (avg. 52m²)· 22 Suites (avg. 80m²)· 4 Prestige Suites (avg. 144m²)· 9 Accessible Rooms (avg. 59m²)

AMENITIES· Custom Italian Frette linen· Spacious ensuite with double vanity
and rain shower (on request)· Stylish sofa, dining table and chair· Evening housekeeping service· Bathrobe and slippers· Haeckels bathroom amenities· Personal bar· Wine fridge· Complimentary high-speed wirelessinternet access· In-room tablet to control temperature,
curtains and lights· 55-inch television with streaming services· LG soundbar & Bose speaker· In-room safe

C O M PL I M E N TA RY S E RV IC E S· Access to The Living Room· Wi-Fi access· Access to Wellness Centre

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C U L I N A RY E X PE R I E N C E S
The ground floor of Capella Sydney plays
host to a collection of world-class dining
destinations.
Anchored to the Young Street corner ofthe building, award-winning Brasserie
1930 features a menu of modern brasserie
classics and an extensive wine list, served ina casual yet dynamic inner-city atmosphere.
The restaurant can accommodate up to136 guests. Buffet and à la carte Breakfast
is offered to in-house guests from 6:30am 10:30am from Monday to Friday and 6:30am- 11:00am on weekends. Lunch is offeredfrom 12:00pm - 3:00pm from Tuesday to
Friday and dinner is offered from 5:30pm 10:00pm from Tuesday to Saturday.

An inner-city oasis welcomes guests inas they enter the hotel through the Farrer
Place doors. Situated at the heart of theproperty, Aperture is a tranquil sanctuarythat is memorable for its confluence ofinternational art, inimitable hospitality andabundance of nature including a sevenmetre-tall green wall featuring nearly 70
local species of flora. The centrepiece ofthe light-filled space is the bespoke kinetic
sculpture ‘Meadow’ by Amsterdam-based
Studio Drift that gently blossoms overhead
as guests savour a signature food andbeverage offering curated by Executive
Chef Gabriele Taddeucci. Aperture canaccommodate up to 68 people.

All-day dining is available each day from
7:00am - 9:00pm, with Afternoon Tea
available at 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

share their invaluable insights for the local
neighbourhood and its surrounds in orderto shape the travel story of each individual
who passes through the hotel’s doors.
From gastronomic and vibrant nightlife
recommendations through to cultural tours
and hands-on workshops, our Culturists
have spent time scouring what makes
Sydney unique to bring you a selection ofworld-class, curated experiences that aredesigned to become lifelong memories.

The Living Room from 5:00 - 6:00pm. This
complimentary session allows our Culturlists
the ability to share stories of the building’s
vibrant past through immersive storytellingover a bespoke cocktail and canapé.

In the north corner of the lobby is an
intimate ground floor bar. Named after thebuilding’s original architect, McRae Bar
is a modern rendition of a Victorian-era
drinking den that offers an elegant cocktail
experience with late 1800’s touches,celebrating the first golden age of finedrinking through a contemporary Australianlens. McRae Bar can accommodate up to44 people and is open to all guests from
4:00pm - 12:00am Tuesday to Saturday.

T HE LI V I NG ROOM
Guests of the hotel are invited experience
The Living Room - a signature space in all
Capella properties that places guests on thepulse of local cultural connection. Exclusive
to in-house guests, this private retreat
not only offers tranquility, but serves as acreative hub where an array of culture andexperience programs come to life.
It is here where guests are introduced to
our knowledgable and passionate team ofCapella Culturists. Drawing inspiration fromthe hotel’s rich history, remarkable locationand modern vibrancy, the Capella Culturists

Our guests are also invited to participate in
the Daily Ritual that takes place inNo matter the purpose of your stay, ourCapella Culturists will be your trusted
companions as you delve into the richtapestry of Sydney’s culture and immerse
yourself in its layered spirit.
The Living Room is open to hotel guests
from 7:00am - 10:00pm daily.

WELLNESS
Tucked away on the sixth floor is one
of Capella Sydney’s most magnificently
transformed spaces. Elevated high above
the bustling city streets and cushioned
by intricate heritage sandstone walls,
the Department of Education’s informalart gallery was sensitively restored into
unparalleled wellness facilities. Featuring
a world-class day spa, heated indoor
swimming and pools and state-of-the-art
gym and yoga platform, Capella Sydneyoffers guests a tranquil sanctuary in theheart of the city. A remnant of the building’s
former life, a series of copper lined heritage

lanterns illuminate the various spaces
with an abundance of natural light and areembellished with detailing from a bygone
era.
Auriga Spa offers a tailored wellness
journey like no other. Whether guests
seek rebalancing, vitality or an aesthetic
revival, the team offers a range of bespoke
treatments using time-tested and cuttingedge contemporary practices in immersive
treatment rooms for both couples andindividuals. Auriga Spa is open to both inhouse and external guests.

Auriga Spa is open from Saturday to
Wednesday from 9:00am - 6:00pm andThursday and Friday from 9:00am - 9:00pm.
Wellness facilities include:· World-class Spa with immersive treatment
rooms for individuals and couples· 20-metre heated indoor swimming pooland vitality pool
· State-of-the-art fitness centre featuring
Technogym equipment· Yoga Platform· Changerooms with steam room, sauna,
experiential showers and ice fountain

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Meet, strategise or celebrate in one of
Sydney’s most historic buildings. Nestledin the heart of Sydney’s vibrant landscape,Capella Sydney offers an exquisite backdrop
for weddings, social and corporate events.

light and the latest in state-of-the-art
conferencing equipment.

Located on the ground floor, a collection ofelegantly transformed meeting and events
spaces cater for groups of 10 to 80 persons.

Executive Chef Gabriele Taddeucci tailors athoughtfully crafted menu to the needs ofeach client, offering an unparalleled dining
experience that features the finest locallysourced produce with diverse multiculturalflair.

Each of these unique rooms highlightthe heritage embellishments and acontemporary interior design ethos, andboast high ceilings, an abundance of natural

Each of the spaces are also serviced by theinimitable Capella Sydney team providing
exceptional, personalised service.

Our collection of spaces includes:· Board 1 (27m²)· Thomas (44m²)· Board 2 (27m²)· Smith 1 (85m²)· Wyndham (71m²)· Smith 2 (44m²)· McKenzie (50m²)· Smith 1 & 2 (129m²)· Bar Pre-function (54m²)

For guests looking for additionallyexceptional spaces, Brasserie 1930 andMcRae Bar are also available for exclusivehire.