For planners seeking something beyond beige boardrooms and predictable function spaces, 25hours Hotel The Olympia is bringing a fresh new energy to Sydney meetings and events.
Set inside the restored heritage Olympia Theatre on Oxford Street, the design-led hotel is redefining what a corporate gathering, launch or celebration can look like, pairing immersive event spaces with standout dining, rooftop entertaining and the irreverent personality the 25hours brand is known for. With 109 design-led guest rooms onsite, planners can seamlessly transition from daytime conferences and strategy sessions to overnight stays, networking dinners and after-hours experiences within the one destination. Moments from the CBD, Hyde Park, Surry Hills and Sydney’s major transport links, the hotel offers convenient access for both local delegates and interstate guests. The hotel offers planners an alternative to predictable conference venues, swapping blank walls and standard setups for character, flexibility and a stronger sense of place. At the centre of the offering is a dedicated 340sqm meeting floor, home to two purpose-built event spaces designed for strategy sessions, launches, conferences and celebrations.
The Odeon
A true nod to the building’s past, The Odeon celebrates the site’s history as a former cinema, which itself followed the venue’s earlier life as a theatre. Reimagined as an intimate classic cinema-style room, the space features tiered seating, lounge chairs and screening-room character, creating a setting unlike any standard meeting room. Today, it is designed to flex between board meetings, presentations, private screenings, leadership sessions, workshops, breakout discussions and media previews. Accommodating up to 30 guests’ cocktail-style or 20 theatre-style, The Odeon brings heritage storytelling and practical functionality together in one memorable space.
The Academy
A multi-functional venue, The Academy sets the stage for larger-scale events with 156sqm of space, accommodating up to 150 guests for cocktail functions and 80 for banquet-style seating. With state-of-the-art AV capability, natural light in the adjoining pre-function area and a versatile layout, the space is suited to conferences, strategy days, networking events, brand launches and gala dinners. The venue is also equipped for hybrid meetings and content-led events, allowing brands and businesses to seamlessly integrate presentations, screenings, panel discussions and digital experiences. Situated between The Odeon and The Academy, sits a flexible pre-function space offering an easy transition from the main hotel through a sunlit, green atrium. Complete with a built-in bar, it is ideal for welcome drinks or post-event networking. With a portable 65-inch screen and speaker setup available, the space easily transforms into a functional breakout area or independent meeting space.
The Atrium: A Buyout Opportunity
One of the hotel’s most distinctive event offerings is The Atrium, an adaptable indoor-outdoor space that can be activated alongside the lower ground venues for exclusive takeovers. Connecting interior and al fresco environments, The Atrium offers planners a rare flexible footprint in inner-city Sydney, ideal for brand launches, cultural events, networking experiences and large-scale celebrations. The flexible footprint also allows planners to create multi-zone event flows, from welcome drinks and keynote moments through to dining, entertainment and late-night networking. A feature wall within the space can be dramatically lit and used for custom projections, from brand logos and campaign visuals to event content and bespoke creative moments.
The space has already played host to standout moments including activations during Mardi Gras, which transformed the lower ground level into a multi-space event experience across The Palomar, The Mulwray and The Atrium, demonstrating the hotel’s ability to execute immersive, multi-space takeovers with strong guest flow and distinct brand atmosphere.
Beyond The Meeting Room
The hotel has been designed to encourage connection beyond the conference room, giving planners the ability to build more social, memorable and experience-led itineraries.
Post-conference cocktails can move upstairs to Monica, the hotel’s rooftop bar with sweeping views across the city and Paddington skyline, while private lunches, dinners and client entertaining can be hosted at The Palomar, the celebrated restaurant concept known for bold, high-energy dining.
Planners can also build full-day experiences with tailored delegate packages, working lunches, rooftop drinks, barista coffee on arrival and curated catering across the hotel’s venues.
- Monica Rooftop – Monica offers 235sqm of open-air, rooftop event space, pairing vintage Hollywood charm with panoramic views of Paddington. With capacity for up to 150 guests, the space is designed for lively networking, cocktail parties, or sunset celebrations, featuring patterned floors, colourful murals, and a breezy, elevated atmosphere.
- The Palomar -The hotel’s flagship restaurant, The Palomar, is led by Head Chef Luke Davenport and brings its London concept to Sydney. Offering a 110-seat dining experience, the space can be curtained off to create a semi- private area for seated events. Guests can enjoy bold, vibrant menus alongside the hotel’s signature playful style. The restaurant can also be integrated into broader event programming, from VIP dining experiences and speaker dinners to group bookings and incentive-style itineraries.
- The Mulwray – Intimate, atmospheric and designed for connection, The Mulwray offers a sophisticated setting for private events, cocktail receptions and stylish after-hours gatherings. The bar’s cocktail program is a standout feature, with each drink thoughtfully crafted around its own story, drawing on character, nostalgia and cinematic inspiration to create conversation-starting serves that go beyond the expected. Paired with moody interiors and neighbourhood bar energy, the space is ideal for smaller celebrations, client entertaining or as part of a wider multi-venue takeover across the hotel.
A New Era of Events
As businesses increasingly seek venues that reflect brand identity and create more memorable attendee experiences, 25hours Sydney The Olympia offers a new kind of event destination, where heritage character, immersive design and hospitality-driven experiences come together under one roof.
For conferences with personality, launches with atmosphere and events guests will actually remember, this is not a ballroom.
Venue Snapshot
The Odeon
- Capacity: Up to 30 guests’ cocktail, 20 theatre-style, 18 boardroom
- Size: 60sqm
Best suited for:
- Board meetings, presentations, workshops, screenings, leadership sessions, launches and breakout discussions
- Features:
Intimate cinema-inspired design with tiered seating
• Surround sound capabilities
• Flexible room configuration
• Exclusive hire available
The Academy
- Capacity: Up to 150 guests cocktail, 80 banquet-style
- Size: 156sqm
Best suited for:
- Conferences, strategy days, gala dinners, networking events, launches, offsites and immersive presentations
- Features:
State-of-the-art AV capabilities
• Five in-built projectors
• 180-degree curved projection wall with a blended canvas view
• Supports multi-format creative content and branded projections
• Programmable LED ceiling lighting for custom event ambience
• Surround sound system
• Adjoining pre-function area with natural light
• Flexible venue layout
• Exclusive hire available
The Atrium
- Capacity: Tailored to event format and venue configuration
Best suited for:
- Brand activations, networking events, cultural events, cocktail functions and large-scale venue takeovers
- Features:
Flexible indoor-outdoor footprint
• Adaptable multi-space event flow
• Custom projection and branding opportunities
• Can be activated alongside lower ground venues
• Ideal for immersive experiences and exclusive takeovers
• Exclusive hire available
Monica Rooftop
- Capacity: Up to 150 guests cocktail-style
- Size: 235sqm
Best suited for:
- Networking events, cocktail parties, sunset celebrations, brand activations and client entertaining
- Features:
Open-air rooftop setting with city skyline views
• Outdoor terrace
• Canapé, sharing-style menus and beverage packages available
• Vintage Hollywood-inspired design aesthetic
• Flexible event setup options
• Exclusive hire available
The Palomar
- Capacity: Up to 110 seated, 200 cocktail-style
Best suited for:
- Private dining, group events, VIP dinners, celebrations and client entertaining
- Features:
Semi-private dining space available
• Set menus and beverage packages available
• Bold, high-energy dining experience led by Head Chef Luke Davenport
• Suitable for speaker dinners and incentive-style experiences
• Can be integrated into wider hotel event programming
• Exclusive hire available
The Mulwray
- Capacity: Up to 50 seated, 90 cocktail-style
Best suited for:
- Cocktail receptions, intimate celebrations, post-event gatherings and client entertaining
- Features:
Atmospheric neighbourhood bar setting
• Story-led cocktail program inspired by cinema and nostalgia
• Semi-private event space available
• Beverage packages from $109pp for three hours
• Ideal as part of a wider multi-venue takeover
• Exclusive hire available
