New Sydney Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited (Sydney Central) gives visitors the perfect place to stay in the heart of the dynamic and culturally diverse Haymarket, providing easy access to the best dining, shopping and entertainment options that unlock the best of city living.

Sydney Central is nestled along the vibrant thoroughfare of The Goods Line urban walkway. This seamlessly connects guests with Central Station and the Light Rail network, offering a convenient and comfortable base to explore the best of the Sydney CBD. The prime location of Sydney Central allows guests to experience the epitome of urban living, where convenience meets culture, and local adventures are just steps away. Guests are also in the ideal position to embrace the revitalised Sydney events scene, with both the iconic International Convention Centre and Capitol Theatre close by, and should they wish to, start their weekend with a stroll through Chinatown's Friday markets (4-11pm). 

The accommodation mix includes standard, superior and executive rooms. Onsite amenities include a restaurant and bar, a rooftop pool, gym and a 24/7 carpark. The onsite Thomas St Kitchen + Bar provides a range of menu options, plus essentials like breakfast buffet with barista made coffee and in room dining.

With onsite catering available, Sydney Central is the perfect event location with 12 spaces available - including a ballroom - to cater to any cocktail or event function, with capacity for 10-300 people.

Ascott Australia Managing Director David Mansfield says he is thrilled to launch Sydney Central in the heart of Haymarket, ahead of a year of significant growth.

“Sydney Central marks another exciting chapter of growth for Ascott Australia,” says David.

“To reinforce Ascott's commitment to offering our guests room to 'live' at every property, not simply a place to stay, Sydney Central will undergo staged renovations, before rebranding the property as Citadines Sydney Central. An additional 72 rooms across 8 floors will be added, and our refurbishment will also include accessible and family suites. Adding a new café along The Goods Line urban walkway will also capitalise on Sydney Central's location.”

“With Sydney Central, guests have a home in the heart of the city. Sydney Central is somewhere you can stay to dine on local culinary delights, see a show or take in the best of Sydney's Darling Harbour without paying harbourside rates,” said David. “Ascott teams help you connect with local communities and unlock hidden gems. Whether you are searching for a late-night ramen, barista made coffee or the best dumplings, the Sydney Central team immerses guests in the local experiences that matter most to them.”

Ascott Australia continues to make progress towards a target of more than 30 properties by 2030.

Innovative co-living brand, lyf, will open a 197- key property in Bondi Junction where guests are encouraged to 'live their freedom.' Rapidly growing 'home and beyond' brand Oakwood will open a 72- key aparthotel in Hackney, Adelaide, in late 2024. 

“Ascott is focused on offering diverse options in locations with strong demand drivers. With the opening of Citadines Walker North Sydney in 2023 and lyf on Sussex Sydney set for 2025, Sydney Central is a key part of our hub and spoke approach to growing our brand portfolio in and around the Sydney CBD, and offering all our guests accommodation that best suits their changing lifestyle needs.”

The launch of Sydney Central comes off the back of Citadines Connect Sydney Airport (opened 2019) and Citadines Walker North Sydney (opened 2023). Citadines Walker North Sydney will open Bar Lettera, a full-service Italo-Australian restaurant and bar in 2024.

Local tips from Sydney Central Team

Coffee

• Edition Coffee Roasters – takeaway or dine in

Relax

• Chinese Garden of Friendship – Koi feeding daily at 11:30am
• Darling Square Library – open 7 days

Eat

• XOPP – Elevated Chinese dining in the Darling Square Exchange building (Level M)
• Kogi – Cook directly over charcoal on your table at this Korean BBQ in Market City (Level 3)
• Gumshara – Cult favourite tonkotsu Ramen restaurant from Mori Hogashida
• Porkfat – One of Sydney's best Thai restaurants a short walk from Sydney Central 

About The Ascott Limited

Since pioneering Asia Pacific's first international-class serviced residence with the opening of The Ascott Singapore in 1984, Ascott has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with more than 940 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott's presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott's diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments, as well as student accommodation and rental housing. Its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello; and it has a brand partnership with Domitys. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott's loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

A wholly owned business unit of CapitaLand Investment Limited, Ascott is a leading vertically-integrated lodging operator. Harnessing its extensive network of third-party owners and in-market expertise, Ascott grows fee-related earnings through its hospitality management and investment management capabilities. Ascott also expands its funds under management by growing its sponsored CapitaLand Ascott Trust and private funds.

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About CapitaLand Investment Limited (www.capitalandinvest.com)

Headquartered and listed in Singapore, CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) is a leading global real estate investment manager (REIM) with a strong Asia foothold. As at 30 September 2023, CLI had S$133 billion of real estate assets under management, and S$90 billion of real estate funds under management (FUM) held via six listed real estate investment trusts and business trusts, and more than 30 private vehicles across Asia Pacific, Europe and USA. Its diversified real estate asset classes cover retail, office, lodging, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres.

CLI aims to scale its FUM and fee-related earnings through fund management, lodging management and its full stack of operating capabilities, and maintain effective capital management.  As the investment management arm of CapitaLand Group, CLI has access to the development capabilities of and pipeline investment opportunities from CapitaLand's development arm. 

As a responsible company, CLI places sustainability at the core of what it does and has committed to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions for scope 1 and 2 by 2050. CLI contributes to the environmental and social well-being of the communities where it operates, as it delivers long-term economic value to its stakeholders.