the Medusa

The Medusa, Sydney, Australia - Explore & Book

"Likened to New York's Soho, Darlinghurst is Sydney's most fashionable urban village. Colonial terraces vie with art deco mansions, restaurant openings with designer homeware shopping. The vibe is hip, streetwise and bohemian, and the cappuccino strip is the place to be seen.The Medusa embodies this creative, fun spirit to a T. It's a Victorian townhouse given a quirky and daring refit by architect Scott Weston, and the first thing you'll notice are the bold colours. The exterior is shocking scarlet, the hallway has baby-pink anaglypta walls with plaster angels, its carpet is pillarbox red. Bedrooms have waxed walls in bold primaries, while the Miami-style courtyard is in tranquil lavender and primrose. Furnishings are no less stylish: custom-made chaise-longues and 'capsule' kitchenettes in the rooms, a vast paper chandelier in the hall, Medusa motifs throughout. This is your home away from in Australia's most vibrant quarter, and just 10 minutes by taxi from the city centre. Highs Great position in trendy Darlinghurst between Oxford Street and Kings Cross - close to sights, shopping, restaurants, bars and people-watchingFun and funky rooms with custom-made details and all mod consDesign concept of seduction and drama which would make Medusa herself turn to stoneGood transport connections with plentiful buses and taxis, and Kings Cross train station 5 minutes away Lows Availability can be a problem, particularly during Mardi GrasNo bar or restaurant but Darlinghurst has a wealth of clubs, eateries, cafes, pubs and gourmet takeaways on your doorstepThe Deluxe rooms are not spaciousThis is a 24-hour city renowned for partying, so though most rooms face the tranquil courtyard, you may hear noise at weekends. This laid-back, youthful vibe may not suit familiesReception is only open 7am until 10pm" - Nadine Mellor