Hughenden Boutique Hotel

Heritage residence brimming with charm in leafy Sydney suburb

Leafy Queen Street in the affluent Sydney suburb of Woollahra is the setting for this balconied heritage hotel. The Hughenden is a gracious Victorian villa with vibrant literary connections.

Know It All

Where?
In leafy Woollahra, ten minutes by cab from downtown Sydney.

Be savvy
Not for those who hate chintz and florals. Some rooms (and wardrobes) are on the small side.

Be smitten
Colonial boutique charm in leafy Woollahra.

Bedtime...

Rooms and suites
35 rooms, two suites.

Special features
Expect a cosy, homely feel with Victorian furniture and trimmings. Some rooms have a balcony or patio.

Also…
There's a shady deck at the front for enjoying that lazy late morning cappuccino, and walls hung with artworks.

Pillow Talk
Try the Victorian suite: a big bed, roll top bath, huge shower and lots of Victoriana.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Visiting Brits will feel right at home in Quaife’s restaurant and piano bar. The decor has a touch of olde-worlde colonial, while the menu is more Victorian English meets modern Australian. Dine on dishes such as grilled baby spatchcock and (a Hughenden favourite), slow-cooked lamb shank pie. Desserts range from über-traditional apple crumble to more modish passionfruit souffle. And did we mention breakfast? It's so good the locals come here to start the day – and it's served all day at weekends. You can also demolish piles of scones and jam at the hotel's colonial high tea on Sundays.

Breakfast
Breakfast is served until 9:30am – or all day at weekends.

Room service
Available morning and evening.

See & Do

See & Do
Don't miss the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge (everyone does the bridge climb these days), browse around the quayside attractions of Darling Harbour, take a ferry to Manly or check out some of the native wildlife in Taronga Zoo. Go jogging in nearby Centennial Park or hit the surf on world famous Bondi Beach. Interesting museums in town include Elizabeth Bay House – a great insight into lives of the early colonial settlers.

Diary Dates
January
Soak up a feast of music, dance, theatre and outdoorevents at the annual Sydney Festival.

February
Rivalling the fun of New Orleans, Sydney's decidedly pink Mardi Gras is a riot of sights and sounds.

April
Known as the Great Australian Muster, the two-week Sydney Royal Easter Show gets underway at the city's Showground.

Guests staying in a deluxe room receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.

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