25hours Hotel The Olympia has opened its doors in Sydney, marking the brand’s Australian debut.
Located on the heritage-listed site of the former West Olympia Theatre and the Grand Pacific Blue Room, the new hotel is designed as a neighbourhood hub, deeply connected to the city’s artistic roots, LGBTQIA+ heritage and bohemian energy, underscoring Oxford Street’s place at the heart of Sydney’s cultural scene.
The property’s 109 guestrooms are inspired by the archetypal protagonists of cinema, ‘Dreamers’ and ‘Renegades,’ reflecting the building’s cinematic past. Bold design details, original heritage features and artwork by local creatives, including Sydney artist Kubi Vasak, bring the layered storytelling to life.
The design of The Olympia is the result of a collaboration between architectural and creative partners – Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, known for its transformative urban interventions; Indyk Architects, led by Shelley Indyk, whose work is grounded in craftsmanship and integrity; and Woods Bagot, the global design studio renowned for creating human-centric spaces that reflect cultural identity.
The hotel also features retail and lifestyle collaborations with Sorry Thanks I Love You, Kreafunk, Soeder, Samova, Canvasco and Freitag, bringing together fashion, music, art and design.
At the heart of the hotel is a collection of four distinct venues – The Palomar, the renowned London restaurant making its Sydney debut; The Mulwray, an intimate bar setting; Jacob the Angel, a ground-floor café; and Monica, a rooftop bar channelling the rhythms of modern Sydney through a nostalgic 1960s Hollywood lens, complete with live music, DJ sets and panoramic neighbourhood views.
25hours Hotel The Olympia aims to be a welcoming destination for both travellers and locals, adding to Sydney’s evolving creative landscape and highlighting the city’s growing appeal to global operators.
“Bringing 25hours to Sydney is a very special moment for us. From the beginning, our vision has been to create hotels that are tied to their settings and are rich in character,” says Christoph Hoffmann, founder of 25hours Hotels. “The Olympia is a perfect match for that philosophy: a historic theatre with a colourful past, at the intersection of some of Sydney’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. 25hours is a lively home for curious minds and creative spirits to come as they are.”
