Capella Sydney

Capella Sydney occupies the heritage-listed former New South Wales Department of Education building at 8 Chifley Square in the CBD, reopened as Capella's first Australian property in March 2023 after restoration of the 1912 Edwardian-era structure. The building's original brick and sandstone facade and central atrium have been retained, with 192 guestrooms and suites arranged across eight levels, a short walk from Martin Place and Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden. Rooms are among the largest in the city centre, starting from the Studio Room upward, with warm timber and brass detailing, deep soaking tubs and, in upper categories, private terraces. Dining centres on Brasserie 1930, a French-Australian restaurant inside the atrium's original glass-roofed courtyard, alongside McRae Bar for cocktails and a rooftop bar with skyline views. The hotel has an indoor pool, spa treatment rooms and a fitness centre, positioning it toward guests seeking a full-service wellness stay rather than a business-only visit. Butler service is included across all room categories, a distinguishing feature for the property, alongside a dedicated concierge team known for arranging bespoke Sydney experiences. The hotel has quickly become one of Sydney's highest-rated luxury addresses since opening, popular with couples and guests marking special occasions as well as business travellers wanting a quieter, design-led alternative to the larger international chain hotels nearby.