Description

Beautifully blending the old character building with contemporary interior. Many original features, such as the old lift & Sir Warwick Fairfax' office have been impeccably restored. The hotel has an indoor 15 meter lap pool, gym and sauna. Reviewed Sep04/KT. A lovely old building, dating back to 1800's. Initially used as newspaper conglomerate - John Fairfax Ltd, it later became a Bank. The facade has been restored showing the magnificent sandstone. The Cupola on top of the building has been raised 2 floors, the weight equivalent to 12 jumbo jets! Located at the Circular Quay end of the Sydney CBD, on the corner of Pitt, Hunter and O'Connell Streets. A few minute walk takes you to Circular Quay, Opera House, the historic Rocks and the main shopping area - Pitt Street Mall. The Australian Stock Exchange is a few hundred meters away.