Historic sandstone building with a contemporary elegance
Capella Sydney marries Baroque charm and modern design, offering superb wellness facilities and culinary delights in the heart of the CBD.
Location: Capella Sydney occupies a restored 1930s sandstone landmark in Sydney's Central Business District, bounded by Bridge, Macquarie and George Streets. A short stroll brings you to Circular Quay, Australia's famous Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens, while Sydney and Martin Place stations are within 10 minutes on foot.
Rooms: The hotel offers 166 rooms and 26 suites, many housed within the heritage building’s arched windows and soaring cornices, plus a contemporary glass‑box ninth floor with skyline views. Bedrooms feel vast and light, with premium marble or stone detailing, walnut furnishings, Frette linens and Haeckels seaweed‑based toiletries. Suites often include separate living and dining spaces and accessible options are available.
Amenities: On‑site amenities include a full‑service spa (Auriga Spa) featuring sauna, steam room, vitality pool and aromatherapy rooms, plus a lap pool with day‑beds There’s a 24‑hour gym, yoga platform, guest lounge (The Living Room), free bicycle hire, valet parking, 24‑hour room service, café/bar/restaurant (Brasserie 1930, Aperture, McRae Bar), and in‑room tech such as Bose speakers, tablets and minibars.
Activities: A personal Capella Culturist contacts guests before arrival to curate bespoke itineraries around art, theatre, food and indigenous culture. The Living Room hosts evening rituals and cultural programming, while children enjoy “Little Stars” workshops led by local experts. Stay at Capella to witness the great whale migration through the New South Wales coastline.
Sustainability: Capella Sydney is EarthCheck‑aligned and implementing an evolving environmental policy that includes single‑use plastic alternatives, energy‑saving measures, vegan in‑room amenities by Haeckels, and partnerships promoting local, sustainable produce.
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January
A month of extremely hot weather. Celebrate summer on Sydney’s beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef, or enjoy the Australian Open in Melbourne. Tasmania is also perfect for hiking in mild weather.
February
Very hot, but lively in the southern parts of the country. Head to South Australia for the Adelaide Fringe Festival or Western Australia for the Perth Fringe Festival. Visit Kangaroo Island for wildlife and dramatic coastlines, or dive Ningaloo Reef for manta rays. Northern end is humid and wet.
March
Things start to cool down in the Southeast: enjoy Melbourne’s food and wine scene, hike the Blue Mountains. Alternatively, head north to spot wildlife in Kakadu as the Wet Season eases.
April
Visit Uluru for clear desert skies, explore Margaret River’s wineries, or catch whale sharks at Ningaloo. Tasmania’s wilderness is beautiful in autumn colours.
May
Ideal for the Red Centre and Top End: cooler and drier. Explore Kakadu and Litchfield. Southern states are great for city breaks in Sydney or Melbourne.
June
Ski season starts in the Snowy Mountains. Queensland offers sunny escapes, from the Whitsundays to the Daintree. Western Australia’s Kimberley region is at its best.
July
Perfect time for whale watching along the east coast. Explore Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, or cruise the Kimberley’s remote gorges and waterfalls.
August
Northern Australia is dry and sunny: visit Darwin’s Mindil Markets, Kakadu, and Arnhem Land. Enjoy stargazing at Uluru or explore the Great Barrier Reef islands.
September
Spring blooms in Western Australia’s wildflower regions. Visit Perth, Rottnest Island, or Margaret River. Sydney warms up, perfect for harbour cruises and coastal walks
October
Great time for Sydney’s Sculpture by the Sea and whale watching. Visit Tasmania’s wilderness, or explore Melbourne and the nearby Yarra Valley wineries.
November
Early summer brings perfect conditions for the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Explore the Great Ocean Road or enjoy wine regions like Barossa Valley.
December
Celebrate Christmas on the beach in Sydney, Perth, or Adelaide. Watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Catch the Ashes cricket tournament in either Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, or Sydney. Tasmania offers hiking, while tropical Queensland is lush and vibrant.
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