Not your usual shiny-façade hotel, you’ll find the Capella in the middle of the financial district, in a lovingly renovated sandstone building reminiscent of a New York brownstone. The brownstone is located just a few minutes walk from the port and transport hubs that take you to anywhere in the city by road, rail and water.
Nuance and subtlety are the key words here. When you book, you’ll receive a call from one of their “Culturalists,” who will briefly quiz you about your interests—the arts, rock’n’roll, vintage shopping, theater—and prepare a suggested program of activities. The majority of rooms feature views of surrounding skyscrapers and partial harbor views. Still, you’ll be looking inwards at the thoughtful interiors celebrating Australia’s natural resources—wood, rock, and wool—offset by midcentury touches such as Sputnik light fittings and bouclé chairs.
Brasserie 1930, a Two-Hat establishment, is an Australian take on Michelin Stars. It also serves breakfast in its Art Deco décor and polished checkerboard tiled walls. McRae’s Bar, named after the original architect of the building, George McRae, is the perfect place to sip a cocktail in the evening.
