"Perched on Sydney Harbour and just a 15-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay, this intimate 32-room property channels a South of France sensibility—striped umbrellas, palm trees and a relaxed Beach Club—while retaining strong Sydney character through locally sourced furniture, textiles and artwork from a 2019 redesign. Rooms are sun-filled and yacht-club inspired, and the hotel is celebrated for leisurely summer lunches centered on freshly shucked oysters and crisp Aussie bubbles with skyline views." - Krisanne Fordham