The opening

Ace Hotel Sydney has officially opened its doors, along with ground-floor restaurant LOAM and a Lobby bar and lounge.

The location

Taking up residence in Surry Hills’ historic former Tyne House brick factory on Wentworth Avenue, the opening of the 257-room hotel marks the brand’s debut in the Southern Hemisphere.

Melbourne-based Flack Studio drew inspiration from the location’s legacy – as the site of one of the country’s first ceramic kilns, and the neighbourhood’s cultural significance as a home to some of Australia’s most revolutionary voices – to inform their design choices and realise the distinctive modern interiors.

The interiors

Serving up a uniquely Australian inner city vibe that’s equal parts retro, minimalist, cosy and artistic, the hotel’s unique aesthetic and fixtures include an ochre-red marble staircase that stretches from the lobby to level one, burnt orange and tan sunken lounge on the ground floor and abundant greenery throughout and a curated collection of contemporary Australian art.

The guest rooms

The guest rooms are spacious and sleek, yet inviting and full of personality. Expect custom lighting and furniture, in-room vinyl collections, Rega turntables, D’Angelico guitars and Tivoli radios, custom Deiji Studios robes, bespoke Stansborough blankets and minibars stocked with locally sourced goodies. Select rooms within the hotel are pet-friendly. Related story: Vivid Sydney 2022: The must-see guide to this year’s light festival

The restaurant

Ground floor LOAM will serve up a seasonal, vegetable-forward menu led by Ace Sydney Executive Chef Heidi Flanagan, with sustainable meats and seafood sourced from the region’s best independent farmers and producers.

The bar

Meanwhile, bar and lounge Lobby at Ace Sydney will offer an eclectic wine menu curated by drinks pro Mike Bennie of P&V Wine + Liquor Merchants, craft cocktails, wines by the glass and beers, snacks and shareable small plates, as well as regular open-to-all arts, music and cultural programming.