Capella Sydney is a luxury hotel in the city’s heritage-listed former Department of Education building, originally designed by George McRae in the early 1900s and restored before opening as a hotel in 2023. The property is in Sydney’s historic Sandstone Precinct, near Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. It offers 192 guestrooms and suites, including standard and accessible rooms, suites and four bespoke Prestige Suites. Guests have access to The Living Room, a private guest space hosted by Capella Culturists, and to Auriga Spa and Wellness, which includes a heated indoor pool, vitality pool, fitness centre and yoga platform. Dining venues include Brasserie 1930, Aperture and McRae Bar, with private and in-room dining also available.
A modern Australian brasserie serving contemporary brasserie classics and seasonal local produce, including seafood and meats cooked over a wood-fired grill.
All-day dining destination within a light-filled indoor garden, serving breakfast, all-day dishes and daily afternoon tea, alongside an artisan bakery selection on selected days.
Capella Sydney offers private dining and event dining in its heritage-listed spaces; arrangements and menus are tailored to the occasion.
A spa offering tailored wellness journeys and bespoke treatments in immersive rooms for individuals and couples.
A 20-metre heated indoor pool within the hotel wellness facilities.
A vitality pool within the Auriga Spa and Wellness facilities.
State-of-the-art fitness centre equipped by Technogym.
A tranquil platform for yoga and wellness practice.
Steam room available within the wellness facilities.
Sauna available within the wellness facilities.
Water and cooling facilities offered as part of the Auriga Spa and Wellness experience.
Guests can access a series of six 20-minute Fluidform Pilates workouts filmed at Capella Sydney, with workouts available in guest rooms and suites.
