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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.

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  • 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

11 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Premier King Room
An opulent bathroom and intuitive in-room technology.
538 ft²
1 King
2Premier Twin Room
Twin beds with intelligent in-room technology and an opulent bathroom.
603 ft²
2 Twins
3Deluxe Twin Room
Intelligent technology and an indulgent bathroom.
Members only
2 Twins
4Tower King Room
Views of the historic clock tower.
Members only
1 King
5Skyline King Room
Higher-floor king room with intuitive technology and an opulent bathroom.
Members only
1 King
6Skyline Twin Room
Higher-floor twin room with intuitive technology and an opulent bathroom.
Members only
2 Twins
Suites
Size
Bed options
7Deluxe King Suite
An opulent bathroom and intelligent technology in a generously proportioned suite.
Members only
1 King
8Skyline King Suite
A spacious layout with a super king bed.
Members only
1 King
9Skyline Twin Suite
A generous layout with full-length windows.
Members only
2 Twins
10Macquarie Suite
Blends historic details with modern design.
Members only
11Liberty Suite
A loft-style suite with glimpses of Sydney Harbour.
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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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.

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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.

What Virtuoso amenities does Capella Sydney include?

Booked through Rialto, a stay at Capella Sydney includes 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.

What room types does Capella Sydney offer?

Capella Sydney lists Premier King Room, Premier Twin Room, Deluxe Twin Room, Tower King Room, Skyline King Room, Skyline Twin Room and 5 more. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

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.

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