“An 1888-built heritage building near Darling Harbour, transformed into a thoroughly modern boutique hotel offering comfort & style in abundance. Centrally located in Pyrmont, the hotel boasts a buzzy Mediterranean restaurant & bar, swish meeting spaces and a fresh design-led feel. Also great value.”
“An 1888-built heritage building near Darling Harbour, transformed into a thoroughly modern boutique hotel offering comfort & style in abundance. Centrally located in Pyrmont, the hotel boasts a buzzy Mediterranean restaurant & bar, swish meeting spaces and a fresh design-led feel. Also great value.”
Hotel Review
Incorporating the old and new can be a tricky business, but 1888 has hit the nail on the head with this quirky establishment. The boutique hotel is situated in a heritage listed wool mill built in 1888 and has retained some charming original features (think exposed brick, original Iron, Bark Beams and period windows). The result is a hip, urban, industrial feel without being cold. 1888 was also the year Kodak was born, which is paid homage to in the most 21st century of ways – there’s a “selfie space” at reception, and guests with over 10,000 followers on Instagram get a free stay. Rooms feel spacious and light due to the three-metre high ceilings and bright paintwork, with original artwork by local artists hanging on walls. Located in Sydney’s Pyrmont district, there are a host of restaurants and cafes nearby, as well as Darling Harbour and the Sydney Fish Market within walking distance.
Written by Maud Sampson
Recommended For
- Value chic
- Great rates considering the location and smart interiors, making this an excellent choice for a family holiday or business trip
- Learning
- Stroll to the Sydney International Convention Centre or the Powerhouse Museum for regular events and exhibitions
- City Style
- A stylish city hotel, offering slick contemprorary rooms behind a historic façade close to Darling Harbour
- Theatre
- Catch a world-class performance at the legendary Sydney Opera House
- Sights nearby
- Five minutes walk to Darling Harbour, and a 20 minute bus ride to The Rocks and Circular Quay for views of Sydney Harbour
- Local markets
- The Sydney Fish Market is iconic and well worth a wander
- Museums
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Close to nightlife
- Gym
- The hotel offers complimentary access to the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, which offers a range of gym and aquatic classes
- Historic
- Built in 1888 as a wool store, this is a lovely heritage hotel and local landmark
- Restaurant
- Mister Percy specialises in Mediterranean cuisine
- Beach nearby
- Manly and Bondi Beaches within easy access
- Conference facilities
- Lively
- Family Suites
- Less £
- Good wine list
- Lively area
- Child friendly
- Landmark
- Chic
- Quirky
- Business Hotel
- Contemporary
Facilities
- Gym
- The hotel offers complimentary access to the Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre, which offers a range of gym and aquatic classes
- Business Centre
- Has own private conference rooms and is in close proximity to the Sydney Exhibition and Conference Centre
- Restaurant
- Mister Percy specialises in Mediterranean cuisine
- Internet
- Each room comes with the use of an ipad
- Walking distance restaurants
- Bar
- Family Suites
- No pets
- Parking
- Safe
- Sauna/Steam
- Meeting Room
- Cots available
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Good wine list
- Laundry
- Child friendly
- Swimming Pool
- Conference facilities
- Sitting Room
- Room service
- Suites
- Concierge
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
Activities
- Learning
- Stroll to the Sydney International Convention Centre or the Powerhouse Museum for regular events and exhibitions
- Theatre
- Catch a world-class performance at the legendary Sydney Opera House
- Sights nearby
- Five minutes walk to Darling Harbour, and a 20 minute bus ride to The Rocks and Circular Quay for views of Sydney Harbour
- Local markets
- The Sydney Fish Market is iconic and well worth a wander
- Museums
- Great walks
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Close to nightlife
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