SYDNEY, Australia, July 3rd, 2024—Capella Sydney is delighted to announce a partnership with Whale Watching Sydney, launching a new Family Moments package designed for families seeking a unique blend of luxury accommodation and adventure during the current whale-watching season.

Situated just 400 meters from Sydney Harbour, Capella Sydney offers an exclusive world of luxury and cultural immersion for family escapes during the winter and school holidays. Recently recognised as one of Australia's best new hotels in Travel + Leisure 2024 It List, Capella Sydney seamlessly blends heritage and contemporary design. It features world-class accommodation and dining experiences, along with a wellness centre boasting a 20-metre heated indoor swimming pool perfect for winter relaxation.

Capella Sydney's Family Moments Whale Watching package, priced from $850 AUD includes*:

• Overnight accommodation at Capella Sydney
• Gourmet breakfast for the family at Brasserie 1930
• An exclusive Capella Sydney 'Cappy the Whale'' soft toy for each child
• A two-hour whale watching cruise with Whale Watching Sydney from Circular Quay, providing prime views of humpback and southern right whales as they migrate along the New South Wales coastline
• Access to the Little Stars program for children

"Our partnership with Whale Watching Sydney allows us to offer families a unique and enriching experience that immerses them into the natural wonder of whale watching in an elevated setting," said Nicolena Oborn, Director of Sales and Marketing at Capella Sydney. "We are excited to provide an experience that helps our guests create lasting memories, connecting with nature while enjoying the modern sophistication and personalised service of our award-winning hotel."

With over 25 years of experience, Whale Watching Sydney is committed to providing guests with thrilling and educational whale-watching experiences along Australia's east coast, while focusing on sustainability and conservation efforts.

Jonas Liebschner, Senior Sales & Marketing Manager of Whale Watching Sydney, commented on the collaboration, "With a commitment to conservation and education, Whale Watching Sydney is thrilled to partner with Capella Sydney. Together, we offer guests a memorable opportunity to observe these incredible mammals in their natural habitat, just a short distance from Sydney Harbour.''

Capella Sydney's complimentary Little Stars program enhances the family experience by offering young travellers an array of entertainment during their stay. Specifically designed for families, this program includes special in-room amenities and curated activity programs to ensure an unforgettable holiday filled with beautiful moments. As part of the Little Stars programme, children under 12 can also enjoy a dedicated afternoon tea at Capella Sydney's famed Aperture, featuring delightful treats such as ham and cheese croissants, fairy lamingtons, and more.

Guests staying at Capella Sydney also have access to The Living Room, a signature gathering space where they can engage in daily Capella Rituals and immerse themselves in local culture amidst curated artefacts.

For more information, please visit www.capellahotels.com/capella-sydney/offers or www.whalewatchingsydney.com.au

For reservations, please call Capella Sydney Reservations on +61 2 9071 5090 or email reservations.sydney@capellahotels.com

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*Package Terms & Conditions:

• Package subject to availability
• Valid for up to 2 adults and 2 children (up to 12 years old) or adult children (up to 18 years old) in the second room
• Offer valid for stays until Thursday, October 31, 2024
• A 30% discount is applied to the lowest room rate for the second room

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ABOUT CAPELLA SYDNEY

For generations, the Department of Education building in Sydney's Sandstone Precinct stood quietly, its golden facade forming an unassuming backdrop to the rhythm of the city. Reawakening as Capella Sydney in March 2023, the heritage-listed icon welcomed guests inside its walls for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion. Embedding visitors in the beating heart of the city's commercial, cultural and hospitality precinct, Capella Sydney also marks the first property under the Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation to open in Australia.

Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic, Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian panorama through its interiors, location and experiences. 192 spacious guestrooms and suites and an unsurpassed wellness offering are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage outlets and a collection of bespoke function spaces. Original characteristics are celebrated throughout the hotel, with reimagined interiors unfurling to reveal commissioned and collected artworks, sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objet d'art– all within footsteps of the glistening harbour foreshore, the famed Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

In just a year since its grand opening, Capella Sydney has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including the HICAP (Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific) '2023 Reggie Shiu Development of the Year' award, the AHEAD Asia Awards 2023 for 'Hotel of the Year', 'Best Hotel Conversion', and 'Best Hotel Lobby', followed by its recent inclusion on AFAR's esteemed list of Best New Hotels of 2024 & inclusion on Travel & Leisure's ''It List”. Adding to its accolades, the hotel was crowned Australia's Best City Hotel at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific in June 2024.

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