About us
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.
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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
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
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)
Seasonal Availability
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Meeting rooms
Meeting rooms

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 | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | |
473.6 sq. ft. 23.0 x 19.7 sq. ft. | 13.1 ft. | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | 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 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | |
290.6 sq. ft. 16.4 x 16.4 sq. ft. | 13.1 ft. | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | - | |
581.3 sq. ft. - | 23.0 ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
540 sq. ft. - | 4.6 ft. | 420 | - | 240 | 420 | 300 | 152 | - | 210 |
Guest rooms
Location
Getting Here
Local Attractions

Circular Quay

Sydney Opera House
Royal Botanic Gardens
The Rocks
Museum of Sydney
Pitt Street Shopping
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Additional Information
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
Diversity and Inclusion
Health and Safety
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
No single-use plastics in the room amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
events.sydney@capellahotels.com info.sydney@capellahotels.com
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