Crystalbrook Albion

Absolutely enchanting boutique charm in the heart of the city. From the moment you step in, you sense the personality: former convent roots, eye-catching retro details, and playful elegance that doesn’t feel pretentious—it just feels alive. The rooms blend heritage and bold contemporary style—velvety textures, patterned tiles, dramatic windows—and that comfy bed makes it hard to leave. The honour bar/lounge is a delightful highlight: self-serve wines, craft spirits, and snacks that feel caring and considered. The rooftop terrace, with olive-tree potted calm and skyline views, offers a perfect sanctuary at any hour—morning coffee or evening gin. Staff service strikes the perfect balance: professional, genuinely welcoming, and discreetly attentive. Breakfast pastries and fruit are simple but fresh, served in a relaxed setting that sets a calm, elegant tone to your morning—no over-the-top formality, just warmth. Consistency is key here—every guest report reflects sparkle in every detail: pristine rooms, thoughtful extras, and rooms that feel bespoke. Complaints are rare and fleeting; most visitors glow as much as the décor.

I stayed here during a long weekend after a work trip in Canberra (referred by a friend who had stayed) and could not recommend it more. It is so clean, sleek, and had all of the amenities you could want. The staff were lovely, the morning pastries, espresso machine and honour bar were awesome to have. The public spaces including the roof were amazing, as was the room. It felt so luxurious. The location was also amazing. Surry Hills was super walkable, tons of good restaurants, and centrally located enough to get quickly to the coast or walk just about anywhere in the city. I hope to come back again for another visit and literally could not recommend it more. Such a great trip

Cannot rate this gorgeous hotel highly enough. We have stayed at Crytabrook before, but this hotel definitely is on top. From personally being walked up to our room, complimentary champagne for our anniversary on arrival and the personal welcome note. The the tasty complimentary fresh pastries and coffee station every morning was fabulous and the honour bar and pamper station is such a great idea. The service was fantastic! What a luxury hotel, with the most personal touches so thought out for guests. Will definitely be back, Thankyou!

My partner and I had a lovely stay here recently. Noting the quality of accommodation, its location, setting (it's a beautiful building) and service (lots of lovely little personalised touches), it was very reasonably priced. I would definitely return.

Nice, friendly & warm staff greeted us upon checking in & gave a brief tour of the place. Our room was cozy & comfy. Love the history of the place and the lil nice details around. Free breakfast pastries and espresso machine was a BONUS. We enjoyed our coffee & pastries in the rooftop. We would definitely comeback and will highly recommend this place.

We loved this placed. Beautiful boutique style hotel that used to be a convent. Our room was excellent and close to the front door so felt like it was our own house. The staff were excellent and the roof terrace was a great place to chill for a drink and a chat. Location was perfect too, in the vibrant and busy Surry Hills. Loads of great cafes, restaurants, bars and shops. Every meal We dinner we had was outstanding. We will be back to stay next year.

The rooms are spacious, beautifully decorted, and very comfortable. The staff were all kind and helpful throughout our stay. The location is excellent—convenient for walking and close to Central. Overall, it's a warm, inviting hotel that makes for a wonderful stay

WOW! What a fabulous hotel. Perfectly located in Surry Hills. Fantastic dining options nearby and great access to CBD. Bed was soooo comfortable and hotel was well appointed. The ONLY thing that could have improved my stay would've been staying longer. I can't wait to book again.

Found this cute boutique hotel on booking.com for our first place to stay on our honeymoon! It's well decorated with a friendly staff and in a quaint and convenient location in charming Surrey Hills. There's complimentary breakfast from 6:30AM - 10:30AM or 11AM. They have a little bar called the Honour Bar, which you have a wide selection of goodies to choose from and pay for later. The mister and I booked the Superior King Room Master, which we really loved. It had a big window with a bench, with lots of natural light, plenty of space and a lovely clean bathroom. Shower was perfect, linens were comfy and the rooms are quiet! You can't hear any other guests or noises from your room, guaranteeing maximum relaxation and happiness. To make things even better, we arrived to our room to find a hand written congratulatory note on our marriage, with a bottle of champagne and some cookies. We can't wait to come back!