This summer, Capella Sydney invites guests to celebrate the season with unforgettable festive experiences, luxurious stays, wellness, and thoughtfully curated cultural programming. Recently voted Best Hotel in Oceania and ranked No.12 in The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025, the property also won best Luxury Hotel and Australian Hotel of the Year at the recent HM Awards, reaffirming its position as Australia's leading luxury destination.

From festive family gatherings to New Year's Eve celebrations and summer explorations, Capella Sydney offers a season of artistry, elegance, and the warmth of its award-winning signature hospitality.

A Tiffany Christmas at Capella Sydney

This festive season, Capella Sydney is delighted to collaborate with Tiffany & Co., bringing a touch of elegance and signature Tiffany Blue® to celebrations and long-lasting memories.

From 15 to 20 December 2025, the hotel will unveil an exclusive Christmas Gifting Suite, where a handpicked selection of Tiffany & Co. treasures awaits, alongside Capella Sydney's own iconic offerings, including plush bathrobes and bespoke gift cards. Every detail has been curated to inspire wonder, delight, and the joy of giving.

Throughout December, the Capella Suite will be transformed into a sanctuary of refined luxury, elevated by Tiffany designs that elevate the festive season into an unforgettable experience. Guests are invited to celebrate with loved ones in one of the world's most distinguished hotels, enveloped in the warmth of Capella Sydney's signature hospitality and the iconic sparkle of Tiffany & Co.

Capella Sydney guests will be treated to an exclusive array of experiences including:

• Prestigious VIP access to the Tiffany & Co. flagship store in Sydney's CBD
• Personalised shopping from the Tiffany & Co. team
• Opulent Tiffany & Co.-inspired touches throughout the hotel, from décor to delightful surprises

This collaboration blends artistry, elegance, and the joy of giving, creating a festive season filled with unforgettable, sparkling memories.

A Capella Christmas – Hotel Package
Celebrate the season with a luxurious stay blending festive touches, culinary delights, and the warmth of Capella Sydney's signature hospitality.

 Package Inclusions:

• AUD $150 food and beverage credit
• Exclusive Christmas gift from Capella Sydney
• Daily breakfast at Brasserie 1930
• Access to The Living Room and festive programming
• Complimentary non-alcoholic minibar
• Seasonal in-room touches

Rates starting from AUD $890 per night. Minimum two-night stay.
Available exclusively via the Capella Sydney website.

New Year's Eve Stay Experience – Hotel Package
Welcome the new year in the historic heart of Sydney with comfort, sophistication, and effortless luxury. Guests celebrating in-house on New Year's Eve are invited to join the Culturist team in The Living Room for a celebratory toast before a night overlooking one of the world's most iconic celebrations.

Room Experience Package Inclusions:

• Daily breakfast
• Access to The Living Room
• Festive welcome amenity
• Complimentary non-alcoholic minibar

Suite Experience Package Inclusions:

• Return private airport transfer
• Daily breakfast
• Access to The Living Room
• Festive welcome amenity
• Complimentary non-alcoholic minibar

Rates starting from AUD $3,500 per night. Minimum stay and pre-payment terms apply. For reservations, please visit our website, call Capella Sydney Reservations on +61 2 9071 5090 or email reservations.sydney@capellahotels.com.

A Season of Culture, Connection and Discovery
This December, Capella Sydney celebrates its harbour home with a curated programme of cultural experiences crafted by the hotel's Lead Curator. Guests can engage with the season's traditions in meaningful and creative ways - from hands-on artistry to architectural explorations revealing Sydney's storied past.

Highlights of the complimentary programming include:

• Christmas Wreath Workshop with Catriona Pollard: Join award-winning fibre artist Catriona Pollard for an intimate workshop where guests craft their own Christmas wreath using foraged organic materials. This signature Capella Moment encourages reflection, creativity and connection with the natural world.

• Architect-Led Walk: Icons of Sydney Harbour: Explore the stories behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House through a guided architectural walk with award-winning architect Eoghan Lewis. With long summer days ahead, guests are invited to see Sydney's famed icons through a deeper cultural lens.

• Little Stars Festive Activities: Our youngest guests are welcomed into the magic of the season with festive crafting sessions, including Reindeer Christmas Crackers and Gingerbread House decorating - joyful moments sure to surprise and delight.

Festive Dining at Capella Sydney
This festive season, gather your loved ones and celebrate with exceptional dining experiences at Capella Sydney. From intimate shared meals to grand Christmas feasts, every dish is crafted from the finest Australian ingredients, reflecting the season's spirit and the hotel's culinary excellence.

Christmas Day at Brasserie 1930

Bring friends and family together around a table brimming with festive flavours. Begin with a Cold Seafood Platter featuring Yellowfin Tuna, Kingfish, Balmain Bug, Clams, and Oysters, or savour the Smoked and Spiced Glazed Ham with Pistachio and Pickled Cherries. Delight in Grilled King Prawn with Lemon Myrtle, Fermented Chilli, and Sorrel, or indulge in a tender CopperTree Farms Rib Eye with Red Wine Sauce.

Round off your meal with a fragrant Vanilla Parfait with Macerated Strawberries and a rich Chocolate Tart with Eggnog Ice Cream, creating a dessert finale to remember.

AUD $275 per person

15% public holiday surcharge applies to additional food and beverage charges. Menu subject to change.

An Aperture Christmas

Dine beneath the serene kinetic sculpture Meadow and enjoy a curated four-course share menu designed to inspire connection and celebration. Begin with Sydney Rock Oysters paired with Yarra Valley Salmon Roe, followed by the delicate Yellowfin Tuna Crudo with charred pepper and caper dressing.

Savour Clarence River Prawns with Marie Rose and finger lime before moving to the heartier festive offerings, including Glazed Smoked Ham with mustard fruit and pickled radish, and a succulent Turkey Ballotine with desert lime butter. Conclude your meal with the whimsical Aperture Christmas Log, a sweet and celebratory finale that perfectly captures the season.

AUD $250 per person

15% public holiday surcharge applies. Menu subject to change.

New Year's Eve at Brasserie 1930

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a specially curated menu showcasing the finest Australian produce. Begin your evening with a glass of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2016, followed by delicate starters such as King Prawn with Baby Cos, Fermented Chilli, and Dill, and David Blackmore Wagyu Tartare with Mustard Cream and Rye Cracker.

Move through the evening with seasonal highlights including Steamed Aquna Murray Cod with Citrus and Roasted Onion Butter, Roasted Maremma Duck Breast with Plum and Rainbow Chard, and Roasted Beetroot with Pistachio and Yoghurt. Conclude your celebration on a sweet note with a Chocolate Tart served with Eggnog Ice Cream, offering a luxurious and festive finale.

AUD $195 per person

Groups of eight or more incur a 10% service charge. Menu subject to change.

A Season of Balance

This festive season, Capella Sydney invites guests to reconnect body and mind with bespoke wellness experiences. Enjoy six on-demand Fluidform Pilates sessions in the comfort of your room, each lasting 20 minutes, or book a private consultation with a Fluidform trainer in-room or within the serene surrounds of Auriga Spa.

Attune yourself to the natural rhythm of the moon at Auriga Spa with signature treatments aligned to each lunar phase, offering a holistic approach to balance, reflection, and renewal. A highlight is the Full Moon Cleanse and Grounding (120 mins; Mon–Fri $430, Sat–Sun $450), featuring energy-balancing rituals, chakra alignment, back massage, renewing facial, scalp and foot massage, head-heart-hara alignment, and a closing ritual.

Guests can also extend their wellness journey with Auriga Spa's thermal experiences, including a steam room, sauna, ice fountain, and experience showers, designed to complement treatments and promote holistic wellbeing in the heart of the city.

For more details and to explore the full December programme, please visit our website.

For media enquiries please contact:
Florence Rocca
Director of Marketing and Communications
Capella Sydney
Florence.rocca@capellahotels.com

ABOUT CAPELLA SYDNEY
Capella Sydney in Australia transforms one of the city's most treasured heritage landmarks into a contemporary sanctuary of culture and luxury. Set within the restored sandstone Department of Education building, the property's 192 guestrooms and suites showcase soaring ceilings, bespoke furnishings, and an extraordinary collection of artwork. Situated steps from Sydney Harbour and the Harbour Bridge, the hotel invites guests to experience the city's architectural grandeur and creative spirit firsthand. Having opened in March 2023, Capella Sydney marks a remarkable debut for a property so young, already celebrated for redefining Australia's luxury landscape. Conceived as both an urban retreat and a cultural gateway, it stands as a place where design, history, and modern sophistication converge to create a deeply enriching stay.

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.

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ABOUT CAPELLA HOTEL GROUP
Capella Hotel Group is a leading hospitality management company specialising in luxury hotels, resorts, and serviced residences. Based in Singapore, the rapidly expanding group has two brands under its portfolio and properties across ten destinations. The award-winning Capella Hotels and Resorts is renowned for its service excellence, crafted luxury design and immersive experiences celebrating the locale, while Patina Hotels & Resorts is the group's transformative luxury brand pioneering a fresh perspective in luxury hospitality.

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ABOUT CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS
The Capella Hotels and Resorts constellation consists of properties located in Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, Ubud, Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, and Hainan. Future openings include exciting destinations such as Kyoto, Macau, Seoul, Riyadh, Nanjing and Shenzhen. The exceptional hospitality brand, taking its name from the brightest star of the Auriga constellation, shines a spotlight on local heritage, culture and community whilst crafting authentic guest experiences with the highest level of personalised service and combining a legacy of thoughtful design. Capella was named Best Hotel Brand in Travel + Leisure's “World's Best Awards” from 2023 to 2025. Capella Bangkok and Capella Sydney earned the distinction of being included in The World's 50 Best Hotels in 2025, with Capella Sydney debuting as Best Hotel in Oceania. Capella Hotels and Resorts is a member of GHA DISCOVERY, a multi-brand loyalty programme representing a collection of 40 independent hotel brands over 100 countries worldwide.

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