1. DESIGN: LITTLE ALBION GUEST HOUSE

• The Little Albion Guest House is a luxurious boutique hotel in Sydney with 35 rooms. It was launched in 2018 and has been acquired by the Crystalbrook Collection hotel group. The hotel is the first boutique hotel in the world that can be booked via AirBnb for $15,000 per night.
• The hotel holds designer interior themes such as "covetable art collection, a rooftop garden complete with an outdoor shower and panoramic city views, and an honour-system bar". The blend of local and original design have seamlessly merged an existing heritage building with modern hotel amenities.

Reviews and Ratings

• The Little Albion Guest House has a 5-star rating on Trip Advisor under "Excellent" category. Some of the comments include "Stylish boutique hotel, great design and spacious, and Homely gem in Surry Hills".

2. OWNERS & ARCHITECTS: PARAMOUNT HOUSE HOTEL

• Paramount House Hotel was founded in 2017 and was part of Paramount Coffee Project owned by Paramount Pictures Studios since 1940s. It has 29 rooms and marks the history of the surrounding community of Surry hills which makes Paramount House Hotel a special addition.
• The hotel is a part of Paramount House which currently houses Paramount Coffee, a co-working space and Golden Age Cinema. It is owned by Russell Beard (film maker) and Mark Dundon who have executed other famous projects such as Paramount Coffee Project, Reuben Hills, and Melbourne's Seven Seed.
• The architecture of the hotel was conceptualized by the famous Melbourne architecture firm — Breathe. The firm has testimonies for their work on Seven Seeds, Brother Baba Budan, Host, the Collingwood Arts Precinct, and Transformers.

Reviews and Ratings

• Paramount House Hotel has a 4-star rating on Trip Advisor under "Excellent" and "Good" category. Some of the comments include "loft-style rooms are designed/furnished beautifully, Super cool Hotel, and The hotel is famous for its design as widely seen in social media and glossy periodicals".

3. ROOMS: THE COLLECTIONIST

• The Collectionist offers 39 rooms with designs inspired by wine vintages. It offers guest with the selection criteria of 'choose-your-own-adventure' hotel which is meant to be a highly-personalized experience with patrons touring the rooms and getting their access code via SMS.
• Each room in the hotel carries a unique theme with no room alike and multiple inspiration was utilized, giving the guest the choice to personally select at check-in, depending on their taste.
• "The hotel is collaborated with seven designers and 13 artists to create the innovative experience and each space features its own distinctive colors, textures, and mood".

Reviews and Ratings

• The Collectionist has got 4.5-star rating on Trip Advisor under "Excellent" category. The hotel is highly acknowledged for its location and cleanliness. Some of the comments include "Something little different and the collection of individually curated and designed rooms are wow".

4. LOCATION: OVOLO WOOLLOOMOOLOO

• Ovolo Woolloomooloo is situated in a splendid heritage-listed building in Sydney's harbourside suburb of Woolloomooloo. Embedded right in the heart of Sydney Harbour with rooms having personal cocktail bars and harbour views gives the hotel a great highlight.
• The five-storey Ovolo Woolloomooloo has split-level lofts, harbor views, bars and lounges, and a restaurant which gives a splendid view from the hotel where the guest can enjoy a luxury city break.

Reviews and Ratings

• The Ovolo Woolloomooloo has got 5-star ratings on Trip Advisor and widely acknowledged for its location, cleanliness, and value. Some of the comments include "such an impressive building, the location is an ideal place to explore the city, and location is beautiful".

5. HERITAGE & VINTAGE DECOR: THE OLD CLARE

• Chippendale's Old Clare Hotel was reborn from the historic Carlton United Brewery Administrative Building and has 62 rooms and suites featuring high ceilings, heritage timber paneling, and other heritage features.
• The hotel was built after the transformation of the heritage buildings of Chippendale, the grungy Clare pub and adjacent Carlton United Brewery building in 2015.
• It attracts visitors for its heritage features with freestanding baths and super-king beds wherein all rooms have high ceilings, mid-century furniture, and Maison Balzac glassware.

Reviews and Ratings

• The Old Clare hotel has earned 4.5-star ratings on Trip Advisor under "Excellent" category. Some of the comments include "Spectacular hotel and chic boutique hotel conveniently located in a great neighborhood".

5. RESTAURANT: WILLIAM INGLIS HOTEL

• The hotel is named after the renowned thoroughbred company — William Inglis and Sons. It offers exotic fresh rooftop bar with a pool and a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding Warwick Farm. The peculiar feature of the hotel is its Newmarket Room, a paddock-to-plate restaurant led by chef Sercan Kesici. 
• The hotel is very much loved by whiskey fans and high-end cocktail and boutique wine lovers.
• The dining philosophy of the restaurant centered on "paddock-to-plate" creates a unique and modern menu designed with the comfort of a rural soul which provides a true culinary experience".
• It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week and is inspired by the original Newmarket Complex with a stunning indoor and alfresco setting overlooking the beautiful gardens of Riverside Stables.

Reviews and Ratings

• The William Inglis Hotel has gained 4.5-star ratings on Trip Advisor. Some of the comments include "beautiful food and a convenient restaurant and bar with a relaxed and friendly environment".