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Capella Sydney

24 Loftus Street, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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For generations, the former Department of Education building has stood within Sydney’s historic Sandstone Precinct, its golden façade forming a quiet yet enduring presence in the heart of the city. Reawakened as Capella Sydney in March 2023, this heritage-listed icon has been reimagined as a new benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion, welcoming guests inside its walls for the first time. Located in Sydney’s premier commercial, cultural and hospitality district, Capella Sydney offers immediate access to the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay. It is also the first Capella Hotels and Resorts property in Australia, marking a significant milestone for the brand. Designed to balance heritage architecture with contemporary refinement, Capella Sydney features 192 guestrooms and suites, three ground-floor dining venues, and a curated collection of meeting and event spaces tailored for executive gatherings, private functions and intimate celebrations. Capella Sydney is a leading destination for meetings, incentives and boutique events, offering flexible, light-filled spaces supported by state-of-the-art conferencing technology and seamless event infrastructure. From board meetings and leadership retreats to private dining and cocktail receptions, each experience is delivered with precision, discretion and highly personalised service. Extending the offering beyond the hotel, The Lands by Capella introduces a dedicated luxury events precinct next door to Capella Sydney, designed to elevate Sydney’s large-scale meetings and events landscape. Purpose-built for conferences, galas, weddings and corporate functions, it offers exceptional scale within a refined architectural setting. Together, Capella Sydney and The Lands by Capella provide a rare dual offering in the Sydney CBD—combining intimate luxury with landmark-scale event capability. Enhancing every event is a dedicated team of event specialists, providing tailored planning and seamless execution from initial enquiry through to delivery. Working closely with organisers, the team curates bespoke event programs and agenda enhancements designed to enrich meetings, incentives and multi-day conferences. Each detail is thoughtfully considered to ensure a refined, cohesive and impactful event experience from start to finish. With commissioned artworks, naturally light-filled spaces and intuitive service throughout, Capella Sydney and The Lands by Capella redefine the art of hosting—where heritage, scale and contemporary luxury converge to create truly elevated events.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1915
Renovated2023
Total meeting space17,394 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms192
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
2026 Best Hotel in Australia DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 Best Hotel in Oceania The World’s 50 Best Hotels No. 12 Hotel in the World The World’s 50 Best Hotels Best City Hotel in Australia & New Zealand Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Best City Hotel in Australia Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific Best Luxury Hotel HM Awards Australian Hotel of the Year HM Awards Australia’s Best Hotel DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards Luxury Hotel of the Year NSW Accommodation Australia Awards for Excellence

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
EarthCheck Certified
Sustainability level: Certified Silver

Certification body:EarthCheck

Issued: 2/11/2026 Expires: 2/11/2027

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Nov 01 - Dec 14Jan 20 - Feb 10
Shoulder season
Oct 01 - Oct 31
Low season
May 01 - Jun 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,394.5 sq. ft.
Largest room
1,388.5 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
14
Second largest room
764.2 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
136
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
1,388.5 sq. ft.
59.1 x 23.0 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
80
36
64
80
60
42
34
56
764.2 sq. ft.
29.5 x 26.2 sq. ft.
16.4 ft.
16
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16
-
473.6 sq. ft.
23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
12
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12
-
538.2 sq. ft.
19.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
30
10
24
30
-
20
18
21
290.6 sq. ft.
16.4 x 16.4 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
10
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10
-
290.6 sq. ft.
16.4 x 16.4 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
10
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10
-
581.3 sq. ft.
-
23.0 ft.--------
540 sq. ft.
-
4.6 ft.
420
-
240
420
300
152
-
210

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
192
Suites
27

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 7.33 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( A$120.00/day )

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Sydney Opera House

Historical landmark
5 mins
One of the world’s most renowned architectural marvels and cultural venues.
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Park
1 blk
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The Rocks

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7 mins
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Museum
1 min
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Pitt Street Shopping

Shopping
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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 6:00 PM 1 day before arrival

Additional details

CAPELLA SYDNEY Designed with both business and social occasions in mind, Capella Sydney offers a collection of intimate and highly bespoke event spaces, accommodating up to 80 guests. Ideal for executive meetings, private dining, cocktail receptions and small-scale celebrations, each space is enhanced by natural light, original architectural features and state-of-the-art conferencing technology. A dedicated team of event specialists ensures a seamless experience from start to finish, delivering tailored solutions across catering, audiovisual and program curation. Complementing this is the hotel’s considered food and beverage offering and a holistic wellness program, creating opportunities for meaningful connection, productivity and restoration. Balancing history with contemporary sophistication, Capella Sydney delivers a distinctive setting for meetings and events, where every detail is designed to elevate the guest experience. THE LANDS BY CAPELLA From grand galas and international conferences to refined weddings and private celebrations, The Lands by Capella elevates every occasion through heritage architecture and the signature service of Capella Sydney. Positioned in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, this landmark destination introduces a new event precinct that redefines the city’s luxury meetings and events landscape — combining scale, prestige and timeless architectural character. A new benchmark for luxury events in Sydney, The Lands by Capella offers an exceptional collection of flexible spaces located on Level 2, designed to accommodate up to 400 guests across a variety of configurations. Each space is thoughtfully restored and reimagined, balancing heritage detailing with contemporary functionality, supported by state-of-the-art technology and seamless event delivery.

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Capella Sydney Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Capella Sydney's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Capella Sydney have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Capella Sydney and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Capella Sydney's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Capella Sydney developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Capella Sydney clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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