CAPELLA SYDNEY CELEBRATES A TRIUMPHANT YEAR W ITH A TRIO OF PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

SYDNEY, Australia, December 16, 2024 – Capella Sydney is marking a spectacular close to 2024, securing a series of prestigious awards at the 2024 Australian Hotels Association (AHA) Awards for Excellence, the 2024 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence (HM), and the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards.

 

At the AHA Awards, held on November 25 in Brisbane before an audience of over 700 industry leaders, Capella Sydney was

named the Best Deluxe Accommodation in Australia, following its earlier success as Metropolitan Deluxe Hotel of the Year at the

2024 NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence. Additionally, Jonathan Fambart, Capella Sydney’s Chief Culturist, was awarded

Front of House Employee of the Year (Accommodation Division), recognising his exceptional service and leadership in elevating

the hotel’s guest experience.

 

The hotel continued its award-winning momentum at the HM Awards on November 29, held at ICC Sydney in front of nearly 1,000

industry professionals. Capella Sydney was named best Luxury Hotel and Australian Hotel of the Year, sharing the latter accolade

with The Calile Hotel in Brisbane. Further recognition was awarded to Capella Sydney’s Executive Housekeeper, Christina Liew, who

was Highly Commended in the Housekeeper category, and Jonathan Fambart, who received Highly Commended in the Concierge

category.

 

The year culminated with Capella Sydney’s recent victory at the 2024 Luxury Travel Gold List Awards on December 5, where the

hotel was named best Luxury Hotel or Resort – Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific. This prestigious accolade underscores the

hotel’s reputation as a leader in luxury experiences, with a strong focus on sustainability and cultural immersion.

 

Marc von Arnim, General Manager of Capella Sydney, expressed immense pride in the hotel’s achievements, “These awards are a

true reflection of the unwavering dedication, passion, and hard work of our exceptional team. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve

accomplished. To be recognised by the AHA, HM, and Luxury Travel is a great honour, and it only fuels our commitment to continue

raising the bar in luxury hospitality. These accolades inspire us to create even more unforgettable experiences for our guests.”

 

Since opening its doors in March 2023, Capella Sydney has swiftly become one of Australia’s most sought-after luxury

hotels. Located in the iconic Sandstone Precinct near Circular Quay, within the beautifully restored Department of

Education building, the hotel seamlessly blends architectural heritage with contemporary design. Its thoughtfully curated

interiors, prime location, and bespoke guest experiences celebrate Australia’s rich culture and landscape.

 

Capella Sydney’s global recognition continues to soar, highlighted by its inclusion in Travel + Leisure’s 2024 ‘It List’ and

its triumph as ‘Best Hotel in Asia/Pacific’ at the ULTRAs (Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards) earlier this year. These

prestigious accolades further cement the hotel’s status as one of the world’s most exceptional new properties.

 

To celebrate these achievements, Capella Sydney is offering a special Stay 3 and Receive package, which includes a

bonus hotel credit of $200 AUD for bookings of three consecutive nights or more. The credit can be used across the

hotel’s food & beverage outlets and Auriga Spa. For more information and to make a booking, please click here.

 

For more information about Capella Sydney, please visit capellahotels.com/sydney

 

For media enquiries please contact:

Florence Rocca

Director of Marketing and Communications

Capella Sydney

florence.rocca@capellahotels.com

 

ABOUT CAPELLA SYDNEY

For generations, the Department of Education building in Sydney’s Sandstone Precinct stood quietly, its golden facade

forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city. Reawakening as Capella Sydney in March 2023, the heritagelisted

icon welcomed guests inside its walls for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation,

cuisine and cultural immersion. Embedding visitors in the beating heart of the city’s commercial, cultural and hospitality

precinct, Capella Sydney also marks the first property under the Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation to open in

Australia.

 

Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic, Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian

panorama through its interiors, location and experiences. 192 spacious guestrooms and suites and an unsurpassed

wellness offering are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage outlets and a collection of bespoke function

spaces. Original characteristics are celebrated throughout the hotel, with reimagined interiors unfurling to reveal

commissioned and collected artworks, sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objet d’art– all within footsteps of the

glistening harbour foreshore, the famed Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

 

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