Capella Sydney Events
Discover a luxury destination where history and contemporary meet in the historical heart of Sydney. Suitable for meetings, intimate celebrations, private dining and weddings, Capella Sydney prides itself on offering a timelessly luxurious venue with bespoke culinary creations and attentive personalised service. Originally built as the Department of Education 1912, the historic landmark underwent significant transformation and was reawakened as Capella’s first Australian outpost in 2023, welcoming guests to a new benchmark in luxury hospitality. When guests step into the urban oasis, they are met with highly-appointed interiors that feature immaculate architectural finishes, sophisticated furnishings, and an array of intriguing objets d’art.
Wrapped in the exquisite heritage-listed walls are a collection of bespoke meeting and event spaces that boast ample natural light, high ceilings, curated artworks and contemporary amenities. Catering to groups of 10 to 80 guests, each space offers state-of-the-art audio visual and conferencing equipment, curated culinary offerings using the finest in Australian produce, world-class wines and signature cocktails, all brought together with an immaculately tailored service experience.
Highlights of Capella Sydney Events:
- Iconic heritage-listed building in the heart of Sydney’s CBD
- Conveniently located within steps from a number of famous Sydney landmarks including the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and the Royal Botanic Gardens
- Luxurious accommodation that sets a new benchmark in Sydney accommodation
- Exceptional dining and beverage program with customisable menus
- Access to high-tech AV facilities
- Exclusive wedding photography locations
- World-class wellness and spa facilities
Capacity
Up to
60
Sitting Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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SMITH ROOMS 1 & 2
Smith Rooms 1 & 2, facing Bridge and Loftus Street, offer scenic views of Macquarie Place Park and the Department of Lands building. These rooms are distinguished by their wooden herringbone floorboards and modern interiors, and flexible furniture allows the room to be transformed as blank canvas space.
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BOARD ROOMS 1 & 2
The perfect settings to celebrate or strategise. Board Rooms 1 & 2 are intimate and light-filled, adorned with heritage accents that showcase elegance and refinement. Board Rooms 1&2 feature a permanent round table, and can accommodate 6 - 8 guests viewing the screen, or 10 guests for a dining experience.
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MCKENZIE ROOM
Situated at the corner of Bridge and Young Street, the McKenzie Room boasts modern interiors bathed in natural light, enhanced by high ceilings. Flexible furniture allows a variety of room setup styles.
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WYNDHAM ROOM
Featuring classical characteristics, the Wyndham Room inspires a sense of sophistication with its warm, neutral colour palette, highlighting the history of the building.
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THOMAS ROOM
The Thomas Room is an intimate space that overlooks Loftus Street with views of the Department of Lands building. Inside, you’ll find contemporary interiors that are suitable for private dining and small meetings.
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Smith Rooms 1 & 2, facing Bridge and Loftus Street, offer scenic views of Macquarie Place Park and the Department of Lands building. These rooms are distinguished by their wooden herringbone floorboards and modern interiors, and flexible furniture allows the room to be transformed as blank canvas space.
Guest Capacity
Cabaret: 0 - 56Dining: 0 - 64
Boardroom: 0 - 34
Classroom: 0 - 42
Standing: 0 - 80
Features
Flatscreen TVAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
The perfect settings to celebrate or strategise. Board Rooms 1 & 2 are intimate and light-filled, adorned with heritage accents that showcase elegance and refinement. Board Rooms 1&2 feature a permanent round table, and can accommodate 6 - 8 guests viewing the screen, or 10 guests for a dining experience.
Guest Capacity
Dining: 0 - 10Features
Flatscreen TVNatural light
Situated at the corner of Bridge and Young Street, the McKenzie Room boasts modern interiors bathed in natural light, enhanced by high ceilings. Flexible furniture allows a variety of room setup styles.
Guest Capacity
Boardroom: 0 - 18Classroom: 0 - 20
U-Shaped: 0 - 10
Standing: 0 - 30
Cabaret: 0 - 21
Features
Flatscreen TVAudiovisual (AV) equipment
Natural light
Featuring classical characteristics, the Wyndham Room inspires a sense of sophistication with its warm, neutral colour palette, highlighting the history of the building.
Guest Capacity
Boardroom: 0 - 14Dining: 0 - 14
Features
Flatscreen TVNatural light
The Thomas Room is an intimate space that overlooks Loftus Street with views of the Department of Lands building. Inside, you’ll find contemporary interiors that are suitable for private dining and small meetings.
Guest Capacity
Boardroom: -2 - 12Features
Flatscreen TVNatural light
Events Catering
Location
Nearby attractions:
- The Royal Botanical Gardens
- Sydney Opera House
- Circular Quay
Venue Testimonials
Absolutely AMAZING hotel. From the second you arrive, you are treated with absolute luxury and attention from staff.
Reece C
Stunningly presented. A heritage building which has been very tastefully transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel
Doug M
Simply impeccable! Capella Sydney is the definition of luxury and everything you would expect from this internationally renowned brand and then some.
Georgina K
Frequently Asked Questions
Capella Sydney offer all inclusive wedding packages from $20,000. Seated reception or cocktail reception packages are available.
For weddings at Capella Sydney, the capacity for a seated reception, including dance floor and bridal table is 48. For a cocktail reception, the capacity rises to 80.
Hosting a ceremony means approximately 60 people will be allowed in the large space, with 20-30 in a second space.
For event spaces, please visit the spaces section above for accurate set-up capacity.
Custom hours are available for your wedding, which include early morning until late night every day.
Yes, Capella Sydney offers 6 versatile spaces for corporate functions. Choose from Board Rooms 1&2, Thomas Room, Wyndham Room, McKenzie Room and Smith Rooms 1&2.
As Capella Sydney is a heritage building, there is no car parking available onsite. However, valet parking is available for the bridal party, or in-house guests only.
