Sydney, NSW
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A Starwood and Mr Black concoction is swirling through a cold drip, prompting a Capella Culturist (a deluxe concierge) to share the story of Arthur Stace, who emblazoned Sydney’s streets with the word “Eternity” in the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. The complimentary tipple is one of Capella Sydney’s “daily rituals”, and it’s offered to guests like a installation and chirping crickets cast Sydney as a luxe Southeast Asian city. Rooms, averaging 46 square metres, and suites, averaging 88 square metres, are beautifully appointed in classic uptown chic with a decked-out minibar (complimentary for everything but alcohol). Though the true beauty is coming back to the room after the evening turn down to perfectly folded everything, slippers laid out and a calming pulse point oil by the bed. Add a visit to Auriga Spa, or a dip in the sunlit 20-metre indoor pool and a stay in this Sydney hotel starts to feel like an escape.
