Medusa
ADDRESS:
267 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, New South Wales 2010.
LOCATION:
Medusa is located on a quiet section of Darlinghurst Road between busy William Street and the even busier Oxford Street. Darlinghurst is an urban village similar to New York's 'Soho', with a unique inner city vibe where the locals are black clad youth leaders, who include artists, independent filmmakers and designers. 100 years ago it was lined with the mansions of Australia's early gentry. Today it still has a number of mansions, however it is more famous for its cafe society, bohemian culture and eclectic mix of the old and the new.
Elevated above the city, Darlinghurst is the centrepiece of the surrounding inner city suburbs, Paddington, Surry Hills, East Sydney, Potts Point, Kings Cross and Elizabeth Bay. The CBD, the Harbour and Opera House are all within walking distance of Medusa - the perfect location for those who wish to interact with the creative locals and enjoy themselves - totally.
Taxis are plentiful, Kings Cross Railway Station is a 5 minute walk and buses to Circular Quay, the CBD and Sydney Harbour Ferries stop right outside Medusa's door. Sydney's Kingsford Smith Airport is also an easy 15 minute taxi ride.
DESCRIPTION:
Medusa in Sydney has received numerous awards for its interior architecture and personalised service, including in Gourmet Traveller, where it received the prize for Innovation in Travel. It was also voted by the international travel bible, Condé Nast Traveller as - "one of the coolest hotels of the 21st Century".
Sophisticated travellers have long enjoyed the indulgent pleasure of boutique hotels all over the world, such as Costes in Paris and The Mercer in New York. Sydney's luxury hotel with "cult status" is Medusa.
Proprietors Terry and Robert Schwamberg were determined to create Sydney's first contemporary, luxury boutique hotel with the introduction of Medusa. With the appointment of award-winning Sydney architect, Scott Weston who has since received further architectural and design awards for this stylish hotel, Medusa is a Sydney institution, popular with the creative set from advertising, film, fashion and design.
In appreciation of the modern and the classic, the design team pared away all the non-essential elements of a 'traditional' hotel, which included dark corridors, wall paneling, conservative furnishings and loud signage. Medusa today is light, fresh and minimalist. It features stunning mixtures of timbers, a magnificent 'paper' chandelier, a feature colour wall and extraordinary joinery throughout.
The rooms at Medusa have king or queen size beds and luxurious Aveda amenities. Many of the rooms overlook the central courtyard with its dramatic sculpture fountain and reflection pool. At Medusa, the X factor is obvious at first sight, whether it be the sincere smile, fresh flowers, or the service that evokes personality. Medusa is also the only luxury hotel that welcomes guest's dogs in the beautiful courtyard rooms.
PRICE PER COUPLE PER NIGHT:
Deluxe Room: AU $310 per couple per night. Premium Deluxe Room: AU $350 per couple per night. Grand Room: AU $420 per couple per night.
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STYLE:
Boutique Hotels, Unique Nests, Holidays with Pets
accommodation Features:
17 rooms with King or Queen size beds and ensuite. Superior linen. Down and synthetic pillows. Aveda toiletries. Swiss chocolates. Climate control air-conditioning and heating. Wireless Internet connection. Remote control television with cable access. Hi-Fi with CD player and VCR. CD and Video library. IDD Telephones with voice mail. Kitchenettes including microwares. Tea and coffee making facilities. Mini Bar.
DELUXE ROOMS
These rooms are compact yet still beautifully appointed, with the same exquisite joinery and ensuites as in the larger rooms. The Deluxe Rooms are located throughout the building with some opening onto or overlooking the courtyard, whilst others are upstairs and enjoy leafy neighbourhood vistas. All Deluxe Rooms have queen size beds.
PREMIUM DELUXE ROOMS
These rooms are beautifully appointed and each room features a chaise lounge. There is a choice of either a king bedroom opening onto the courtyard, or a queen bedroom upstairs with a large bathroom.
GRAND ROOMS
A splendid mix of the traditional and the contemporary. The Grand Rooms are in the historic part of the building, where the ceilings are high and room dimensions are huge. Other furnishings include breakfast table, lounge chairs and chaise lounge. All have outlooks of either the colourful streetscape or passing parade of Darlinghurst Road, or the beautiful inner courtyard and reflection pool. All Grand Rooms have king size beds.
GUEST ROOMS WITH PET DOG FACILITIES
Medusa was the first luxury hotel in Australia to welcome guest's dogs. The hotel has allocated its courtyard rooms (which cover every category, i.e. Grand, Premium and Deluxe) for guests with dogs. Please note that guests are required to sign a pet policy and a maximum of 2 dogs are permitted in each room. Accommodation of dogs is subject to availability.
property Features:
Guest's dogs welcome subject to availability. Central courtyard with reflection pool. Laundry and dry cleaning service. State of the art security, including room safes. Non-smoking rooms. Newspapers delivered to room upon request. Conference facilities. 24-hour reception and concierge. Business Room with business and Internet facilities. Parking stations in the area. Complimentary membership to nearby gymnasium and swimming pool.
check-in Time:
2pm
check-out Time:
10am
payment:
Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, American Express and Cheque. All credit card payments will attract an additional 3% merchant fee.
important Notes:
Please check deposit requirements and cancellation policy for Medusa at time of booking.
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