Discover Sydney’s Stunning Art Deco Hotel with Rooftop Pool and Celebrity Suite

Last year, Kimpton Hotels made its Australian debut right as Australia reopened to travelers. The IHG Hotels & Resorts–owned Kimpton Margot Sydney is located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district in a 1939 art-deco building. The building was once the headquarters of Sydney Water, and the structure’s architectural style anchors the vintage design scheme of the hotel.

The lobby features a soaring ceiling upheld by towering red pillars — though they look like marble, they’re actually scagliola, plaster designed to imitate the stone — with a vast, art-deco–style skylight. Furthermore, sculptural brass light fixtures, curvaceous velvet-upholstered furnishings, and an abundance of objets d’art fill the space, enhancing the aesthetic appeal.

As for the guest rooms, there are 172, ranging from 350-square-foot standard rooms to the 1,725-square-foot Celebrity Suite. They continue the art-deco theme with geometric-patterned carpets and brass elements, but they’re decidedly more contemporary than the lobby, particularly regarding the local art adorning the walls. (There are more than 600 works of art throughout the hotel, including the property’s signature sculpture by Tony Twigg off the lobby.) Bathrooms showcase red-and-white subway tiles — save for the suites, which have marble countertops and walls — and feature Mr. Smith toiletries.

Public areas include the restaurant Luke’s Kitchen, named after Australian chef Luke Mangan; the Cellar by Luke wine bar; the Wilmot Bar in the lobby; a fitness center; and a rooftop pool. A rooftop lounge is anticipated to open in the near future, too, but for now, guests can savor bites and cocktails from the Wilmot Bar poolside.

Kimpton Margot Sydney also offers all the signature services of the hotel brand, including a pet-friendly policy, a complimentary happy hour each day, and the “Forgot it? We’ve got it!” program, which provides guests with any amenities they’ve forgotten to pack. Consequently, as an IHG property, the hotel is part of the IHG One Rewards program, making it possible for guests to earn and redeem points during their stay.

Rates at Kimpton Margot Sydney start at AU$300 per night.