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Capella Sydney has proudly clinched the coveted title of Metropolitan Deluxe Hotel of the Year at the acclaimed 2024 NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, held in Sydney on Thursday 18th July.

The NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence hold significant prestige within NSW’s hospitality and tourism industries, lauding exceptional achievements across a diverse spectrum of categories, including property achievement awards, accolades for individuals, recognition for outstanding community contributions, and excellence in accommodation, dining, and service.

Jonathan Fambart, Chief Culturist at Capella Sydney and a distinguished member of Les Clefs d’Or Australia and the Union Internationale des Concierge d’Hotels, was also honoured with the esteemed Concierge of the Year award for the fifth time. Jonathan’s visionary leadership has been instrumental in shaping Capella Sydney’s guest experiences, establishing new benchmarks in luxury and cultural immersion.

Stacey McBride, General Manager of Accommodation Australia NSW, commented, “This is an outstanding result for the team at Capella. To be named Metropolitan Deluxe Hotel of the Year truly is an honour – it shows the hard work and dedication of staff all year round. To have the delightful Jonathan Fambart also named Concierge of the Year is yet another feather in Capella’s cap – well done.”

Anthony Metcalfe, Hotel Manager of Capella Sydney, said, “We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition from Accommodation Australia and congratulate Jonathan on his outstanding achievements within the industry and dedication to excellence. On behalf of Capella Sydney, we extend our congratulations to all winners from the evening and Accommodation Australia NSW for hosting an outstanding awards event.”

Since opening its doors in March 2023, Capella Sydney has redefined Sydney’s hospitality landscape. Nestled in the historic Sandstone Precinct near Circular Quay, within the meticulously restored Department of Education building, the hotel masterfully balances rich architectural heritage with a contemporary design aesthetic, celebrating Australia’s panorama through thoughtfully curated interiors, a prime location, and bespoke guest experiences.

Capella Sydney has received numerous prestigious accolades underscoring its commitment to excellence. These include the HICAP ‘2023 Reggie Shiu Development of the Year’ award, multiple AHEAD Asia Awards in 2023, and recognition on AFAR’s list of Best New Hotels of 2024. Recently, it further solidified its leading position by being named Australia’s No. 3 City Hotel at the Travel + Leisure 2024 World’s Best Awards.

Earlier this month, Capella Hotels and Resorts was named Travel + Leisure’s Best Hotel Brand in the annual World’s Best Awards for the second consecutive year.

For more information about Capella Sydney, please visit capellahotels.com/sydney