{"id":47579,"date":"2026-03-23T13:18:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T02:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=47579"},"modified":"2026-03-23T14:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T03:30:14","slug":"why-book-25hrs-hotel-sydney-the-olympia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/why-book-25hrs-hotel-sydney-the-olympia\/","title":{"rendered":"This Hotel is About to Be Sydney\u2019s Most Talked-About Stay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A community hub, a revival of a classic Sydney building and one of the most eccentric stays in a hotel scene that could benefit from some personality; 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia is a star and here are the reasons why.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With arrival of the new movie-themed 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, the inner-city suburb of Paddington is once again ready for its close-up. The first 25hours to land in <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/hotels\/country\/australia\">Australia<\/a>, this brand seeks to celebrate the local area in which it is located and to honour the past of the buildings it occupies. For the Olympia, that means the fun-and-playful design takes is cues from its former life as a cinema and nightclub with technicolour public spaces, clever design details and public spaces that create a sense of community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_e74a2ab951a152cc56713524a41428ae\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, PADDINGTON, Australia\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/25hours-hotel-sydney-the-olympia\/5d9bc0c7-3866-4079-86fb-8c0c9d19c94a\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP  mapped \" data-name=\"25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/b8j97ztp9zqm4blohxv.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/b8j97ztp9zqm4blohxv.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/b8j97ztp9zqm4blohxv.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/b8j97ztp9zqm4blohxv.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/b8j97ztp9zqm4blohxv.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia, PADDINGTON, Australia 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/25hours-hotel-sydney-the-olympia\/5d9bc0c7-3866-4079-86fb-8c0c9d19c94a\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card mapped \" data-name=\"25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>PADDINGTON, Australia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Art Deco hotel also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">10 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,086<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lights, camera, action: a true passion for film<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25825C1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-47581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25825C1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25825C1-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25825C1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25825C1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia &#8211; B8G8 09\/2025 Credit Justin Nicholas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the moment you check in at a VHS rental counter under a glowing VIDEOS sign, you know this is not your average chain hotel. Nodding to the storied walls of the Olympia that were once a cinema, a nightclub and a pop-up restaurant; you can spend a lot of time in the public spaces finding the movie references.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A wall of movie stills and candid photos will keep you entertained as you lounge in director\u2019s chairs and white 60s egg chairs. There is a video artwork projected on the wall at the elevators and a library of movie-themed books climbing the staircase. Even checking out the VHS wall makes checking in fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25D4DF1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"A colourful Renegade Room at the new 25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-47582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25D4DF1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25D4DF1-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25D4DF1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25D4DF1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia &#8211; B8G8 09\/2025 Credit Justin Nicholas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renegade or dreamer: rooms with their own personality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apparently, I am a Renegade, at least that is the room I am given. Brooding black walls, primary-coloured chequered carpet and a bold original collage by <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/hotels\/location\/sydney\/new-south-wales\/australia\">Sydney<\/a> artist Kubi Vasak are the key features, as well as a stuffed toy of Lori the punk lorikeet sitting in the centre of my bed. The dark-green tiled bathroom continues the moody vibe with a central wooden vanity space and shower and toilet on either side; snacks and soft drinks in the mini bar are complimentary for the first round and calls are made via an old-school rotary telephone. Not much of a rebel? The alternate floors are Dreamer rooms that offer a similar layout but with softer pink and blue tones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A final bit of fun is the booklet of 25 reasons for housekeeping to enter or stay out, including \u201cImagine the Rolling Stones stayed in the room\u201d (please clean) and \u201cSometimes it\u2019s better not to know\u201d (do not disturb).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Monica_December_StevenWoodburn_25-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The glamorous rooftop bar at the new 25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia - Luxury Escapes\" class=\"wp-image-47583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Monica_December_StevenWoodburn_25-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Monica_December_StevenWoodburn_25-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Monica_December_StevenWoodburn_25-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Monica_December_StevenWoodburn_25.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A little bit of Monica\u2026 the rooftop glamour spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Boudoir-red lighting and a neon sign telling you to \u201cCall for a margarita\u201d greet you at the rooftop bar, Monica, whose design harks back to the sleek and sexy Hollywood of the 1960s. The bar offers views across the Paddington\u2019s terraced roofs with a DJ deck and barstools to help you get a look at thriving Oxford Street below. Try a Sunset Strip: premium Venezuelan rum, orange, lemon and charred spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2519AC1-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47584\" alt=\"Elegant restaurant interior with large windows, modern lighting, and a stylish bar area, perfect for a luxurious dining experience in Sydney.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2519AC1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2519AC1-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2519AC1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2519AC1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia &#8211; B8G8 09\/2025 Credit Justin Nicholas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burn, baby, burn: the fire-led restaurant menu<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by London\u2019s wood-fired restaurant of the same name, Palomar on the ground floor of 25hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia celebrates cuisine from southern Europe, north Africa and the Levant but using locally sourced Australian ingredients. An appetiser might be grilled mushroom covered in za\u2019atar and wrapped in an aromatic shiso leaf. The classic chicken schnitty is reimagined as bite-sized chicken pieces dipped in tartare sauce punched up tangy Bulgarian peppers; and charcoal-flecked southern calamari is brightened with the addition of preserved lemon. Next door is casual cafe, Jacob the Angel, which attracts Paddo locals for great coffee and no-queue Lune baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25FEB21-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-47585\" alt=\"Elegant hotel lounge featuring a bar, plush leather and velvet seating, and stylish decor, perfect for relaxing or socializing in Sydney.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25FEB21-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25FEB21-350x234.jpg 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25FEB21-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/25FEB21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">25Hours Hotel Sydney The Olympia &#8211; B8G8 09\/2025 Credit Justin Nicholas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forget it, Jake. It\u2019s Chinatown: the bolthole bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mulwray is named for Evelyn Mulwray\u2019s character in <em>Chinatown<\/em>, the 70s pot boiler starring Jack Nicolson as seedy LA detective Jake Gittes. There\u2019s a loucheness to the Mulwray bar too, with double-wide Chesterfields, orange armchairs and golden-framed bar stools facing the vintage-looking dark-wood bar. A wine bar\/cocktail bar hybrid the Mulwray has a lengthy wine list or you can grab a Somewhere in Chinatown cocktail with tequila, strawberry, watermelon, rhubarb and lime with a dash of tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Sydney<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Discover Sydney\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000YjHM6YAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_42e9735d2ce3d879d143e92ce62c365d\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/paradox-sydney-new-south-wales-australia\/006RF00000YjHM6YAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Paradox Sydney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9mu224x9fu48ewhjti0i.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Paradox Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Sydney, New South Wales<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Paradox Sydney<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Sydney Elegance near Circular Quay &#038; Opera House with Daily Breakfast<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$349<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$419<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,166<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-64%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Cvl4uAAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_433d98c45c119f1a1f45f3bf6888495c\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/parkroyal-darling-harbour-sydney-nsw-australia\/0062y00000Cvl4uAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/mkhmj6wslbliniuvswv8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"new\">New<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Sydney, New South Wales<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Cosmopolitan Luxury in Sydney&#8217;s Cultural Hub<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$187<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_0062y00000Cvl6kAAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_3eafb9271048b3f245202207917f9d26\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/parkroyal-parramatta-sydney-nsw-australia\/0062y00000Cvl6kAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC carousel    \" data-name=\"PARKROYAL Parramatta \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/iayu97yhkx96t5ysm1in.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"PARKROYAL Parramatta , Parramatta, New South Wales\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><span class=\"new\">New<\/span><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Parramatta, New South Wales<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">PARKROYAL Parramatta <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Modern Parramatta Stay with Sweeping City Views, Restaurants &#038; 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