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Ace Hotel Sydney
- Where:
- Why:Work, Vogue Australia cover shoot with Anya Taylor Joy
- When:August 2022 and January 2023
- Who:Solo
"An homage to Australian design, food, and the arts"
AT A GLANCE: With a convenient location in the city’s center, Ace Hotel Sydney is well-connected as a place and hub for local and international creatives. With 257 designed-forward rooms and an exciting culinary program, health and wellness offerings, it is a well-rounded pick for a city break. The hotel is housed at the site of the earliest kiln discovery from the 1820s, and they respectfully honor its history while celebrating the country’s art via installations and unique pieces. The Ace’s first Australian outpost stays true to the brand’s commitment to nurturing community while channeling Sydney’s irresistible energy.
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The entrance of Ace Hotel Sydney
The front desk. The staff at The Ace hotel has always been incredible. As a stylist with multiple needs at different hours, I was met with true Australian earthy hospitality, a relief for a severely jet-lagged traveler
Ceramic work at the front desk by Glenn Barkley
Catching up with my architect brother, of Levy Studio Sydney, and admiring Flack Studio’s work in the 257-room hotel
Loam fare is contemporary Australian food, clean, modern, and only the freshest produce
The food is not too complicated, the best textures, leaving one satisfied in all the right ways
Drinks as good as the fare at Loam
Loved this piece by Julia Gutman (the interior art collection is curated by Flack Studio). Gutman reuses found textiles to produce ‘patchworks’. The work is made almost entirely from clothing worn and donated by the artist’s friends and family. Exploring ideas of memory, femininity, and intimacy. The work is both tender and aggressive, nurturing and ruptured
Comfortable room and the arresting skyline beyond
The most comforting thing after a long flight from New York to Sydney is a quiet and dark room (walls are soundproof), a cozy bed, a concrete ceiling, and a peaceful night’s sleep
Couldn't wait to get my jet lag to bed here
It was a good sleep
Morning run at Hyde Park
Good Chemistry’s take on lemongrass tea is the perfect soothing remedy for the cross-continental traveler
The Ace Hotel globally is known for curating spaces open to the community with a neighborhood vibe. The Sydney edition is laid back, relaxed, and buzzing. Comfortably nestled in the bosom of Surry Hills, most nights, I ran into friends, industry, and creatives locally and visiting from abroad
It’s what we came for — the sharp southern hemisphere sun of the Eastern Australian Coast, the crisp, clear skies, and the intoxicating fresh air
Love this spot for a little pre-shoot. Quiet with lots of Sydney morning light pouring through the open garage door
Interior details at The Ace Hotel Sydney
Highs & Lows
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The Ace Hotel Sydney is in an incredibly efficient and convenient location for work, and if you are seeking out a cultural experience in Sydney, this is perhaps one of the best options for location
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Adore the staff here. They are attentive, polite, warm, professional, and exceptional in their service. Brava, The Ace!
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Plenty of work-friendly spaces. The lobby is great for meetings, the restaurant and cafe are laptop-friendly, and the room has a great little table for working and big windows with plenty of light
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If you are driving, it’s a little tricky to unload. There is no standing sign directly in front of the building; however, if you alert the staff ahead of time, the porters will meet you with your luggage. Parking is around the corner in a public car park; the hotel charge a daily parking fee
Important Bits
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Type
Lifestyle hotel
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Vibe
An homage to Australian design, food, and the arts. Curated with an international eye while engaging in dialogue with the local culture and history
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Location
Edge of the Central Business District in Surry Hills
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Rooms
257 rooms inclusive of six suites
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
The team was incredibly helpful. Communication from the hotel was smooth and clear, and someone was available to help on the phone at all hours
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Future Forward
Honoring the architectural and social history of the site with a vision for the future. Celebrating the rich, unbridled, and bountiful landscape of Australian art, design firm Flack Studio curates the permanent art program. Complementary to this is an artist-in-residence program curated by Nina Fitzgerald of The Impact Lab
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Music
I was incredibly impressed with the vinyl selection, curated by Melbourne-based record label Efficient space. The Lobby is also a great spot for an evening drink with live music most nights and local DJs
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Year Opened
2022
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Designed By
Architect Bates Smart and Flack Studio
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Health & Wellness
Ace Hotel Sydney houses a small but very well-equipped modern gym. In addition, my favorite yoga in the entire of Sydney, One Hot Yoga, is a brisk fifteen-minute walk. Barry’s Surry Hills is also a stone's throw for those looking for resistance and a little more intensity
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Food
Loam, led by Executive Chef Heidi Flanagan, features vegetable-forward cooking coupled with sustainable meats and seafood, all sourced from the region’s best independent farmers and producers. Upon arrival, I received locally baked cookies, a pack of Australian cashews, and a lovely handwritten welcome note. As a huge fan of P&V Wine and Liquor Merchants, I was super happy to see their hand and palette behind the wine selection. I must mention the Kiln, the crown of the hotel, perched on the rooftop. Helmed by chef-partner Mitch Orr and designed by Fiona Lynch. I did not have the pleasure of eating there due to work commitments. However, I will most definitely stop by on my next trip
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
Always a vibe
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Minibar & Retail
Being nostalgic for Australia and Sydney, local comforts go a long way. I was super impressed with the attention to detail and quality of products stocked in the minibar. Loved the Deiji Studios linen robes
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Accessibility
Many DDA-compliant rooms available to book via website
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Pet Friendly
Yes, but with an additional charge. Please get in touch ahead of time
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Children
Yes
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Price
Fair!
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In the Area
Hotel Location Ace Hotel Sydney, Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW, Australia
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