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Sydney

Capella Sydney

Rialto Score 9.5+

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The region’s indigenous roots run deep at Capella Sydney. The newly opened 192-room hotel boasts menus celebrating age-old cooking techniques, wellness treatments inspired by native traditions, and onsite Capella Culturalists – a mix of local guides and in-the-know concierges. Take advantage of complimentary events like historian-led storytelling sessions and guided market tours. And don’t miss the local artwork woven throughout the property. More than 1,500 pieces were commissioned to depict Australia’s ancient past.

24 Loftus Street, 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Capella Sydney

About Capella Sydney

Insider tip

Ground-floor Brasserie 1930 highlights ingredients from local, small-batch farmers and growers. Try the Kinross Station lamb, Coppertree Farms rib eye, and seasonal vegetable tart.

In the hotel’s own words

For generations, the Department of Education building stood quietly, its golden sandstone facade forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city.

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Reawakening as Capella Sydney, the heritage-listed icon welcomes guests inside for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion. Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic, Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian panorama through its interiors, location and experiences.

The unparalleled spaces within Capella Sydney showcase curated artwork, sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objet d’art. 192 guestrooms and suites spanning eight levels, are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage offerings, including signature restaurant, Brasserie 1930 and McRae Bar.

The ground level also features six meeting and event spaces catering for groups of 10 to 80 guests, while wellness-seeking guests will make their way to Level Six to discover the world-class health and spa facilities.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Virtuoso benefits, included

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

3 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Guestrooms
Deluxe, Premier and Skyline rooms at Capella Sydney offer an abundance of space, volume and natural light. Each room features curated artwork, sumptuous furnishings and intriguing objet d’art complete with luxurious pillow-top beds fitted with custom Italian Frette linen and exclusive Haeckel’s amenities.
495 ft²
Suites
Size
2Suites
Layered interiors within the Deluxe and Skyline Suites honour the rich history of the building with high ceilings, soft textures and neutral tones. Generous sized suites feature a separate living area and bedroom, custom furnishing, curated artwork and ambient lighting create a relaxing retreat.
829–1,023 ft²
3Prestige Suites
Four masterfully-crafted, bespoke suites · Each completely unique, Prestige Suites celebrate a landmark building steeped in history, where exquisite design allows guests to relax while embracing every indulgent detail.
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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Virtuoso always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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