The award winning Hughenden (circa 1870) is a gracious historic hotel at the gateway to the antiques and art galleries of Woollahra, in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. A 4 star heritage Victorian Manor House only minutes to Sydneys city centre.
Associated with Australia's first philosopher, The Hughenden experienced many changes from grand residence to Masonic Hall to Ladies College. In 1993, The Hughenden commenced a programme of extensive restoration, redeveloping it into a beautiful boutique hotel.
Today, The Hughenden, known as Sydney's premier Art and Literary Hotel, features marble fireplaces, the original grand staircase, Victorian dining rooms, art exhibitions and literary events.
Offering a bed and breakfast style of accommodation, The Hughenden welcomes you to experience the warmth, charm and personal service offered by the friendly staff.
Influenced by traditional sporting events and home to the Australian Children's Authors & Illustrators, you will need more than one night to explore the passageways and corridors filled with authentic antiques, original artworks and engaging history.
Each and every room at The Hughenden is unique. We have a range of room configurations available, including Twin, Double, King and Queen Hotel Rooms as well as the spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments. All guest accommodation is individually and tastefully decorated with antique furnishings and original artworks. All rooms are equipped with modern conveniences to ensure your stay is as pleasant and as comfortable as possible, including private ensuite bathrooms with hair dryers and ironing facilities, reverse cycle air-conditioning and heating, ceiling fans, colour televisions, FREE Foxtel TV, wireless internet access, refrigerators with tea and coffee making facilities - perfect for both business and leisure travellers.
Guests are welcome to experience the warmth, charm and personal service offered by The Hughenden. The Hughenden has unique offerings for all to experience and enjoy, including 40 heritage rooms and apartments, Pet friendly accommodation and the Victorian Lounge and Bar.
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Further facilities include 24hr reception, room service, night porter, terrace sun deck, booking facilities for local and regional tours and activities, daily newspapers and magazines, reading room with rotating library, laundry facilities, wireless internet available and business facilities including photocopy, fax and scanner. Onsite parking is available, but is limited so you must book, charges do apply for parking.
The Hughenden is located around the corner from Paddington, Fox Studios & the Sydney Football Stadium, SCG and Randwick Racecourse, only 10 minutes from the Sydney CBD & 5 minutes to Bondi.