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Capella Sydney

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A Heritage Landmark in Sydney's Sandstone Precinct

In Sydney’s CBD Sandstone Precinct, Capella Sydney is a heritage-listed 1912 building reborn as a hotel of 192 rooms and suites, with a signature brasserie, an Auriga spa and a rooftop wellness floor, near the Opera House.

Heritage design in the heart of the city

Capella Sydney occupies a heritage-listed building on Loftus Street in the Sydney CBD Sandstone Precinct, originally built in 1912 as the Department of Education and reawakened as Capella’s first Australian property, near the Opera House and Circular Quay. It has 192 rooms and suites across eight levels, from Deluxe and Tower rooms to Deluxe, Skyline and Prestige suites, with Frette linen, Bamford amenities and curated art. Dining centres on the signature Brasserie 1930 and McRae Bar at ground level. Wellness is on Level Six, with the Auriga Spa and world-class health and spa facilities. There are six event spaces including two ballrooms. Named among the World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 and the best in Oceania, part of Capella Hotels and Resorts, it suits luxury travellers who want heritage-led design and refined service in central Sydney near the Opera House.

Dining

Dining centres on the signature Brasserie 1930, with the McRae Bar alongside, across three ground-level food and beverage venues.

The restaurant and bar sit within the restored heritage building, a refined base near Circular Quay.

Facilities and experiences

  • A heritage-listed 1912 building in Sydney’s CBD Sandstone Precinct.
  • 192 rooms and suites across eight levels, with curated art.
  • The Auriga Spa and world-class wellness facilities on Level Six.
  • A signature brasserie and bar.
  • Six event spaces and a location near the Opera House.

Why we recommend Capella Sydney

  • A heritage-listed 1912 landmark reborn as a hotel in central Sydney.
  • 192 rooms and suites with curated art.
  • A signature brasserie and bar.
  • An Auriga spa and a rooftop wellness floor.
  • Near the Opera House, good for luxury city travellers and couples.

A note on experience

This suits you if you want heritage-led design and refined service in central Sydney. Take a room in the restored 1912 landmark, dine at Brasserie 1930, and work through the Auriga Spa and wellness floor. The Opera House and Circular Quay are a short walk away. It is design-led and central. Good for luxury city travellers and couples.

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