A By Adina Sydney Fuses Home Comforts With Hotel Chic

Luxe hotel meets apartment living at the ultra-stylish A by Adina Sydney.

Deciding whether to stay in a home or a hotel is a dilemma many travellers face in the accommodation booking process. A by Adina Sydney in the Sydney CBD make it so you don’t have to choose, with their premium hotel apartments bridging the gap between the two options. Expect classic home comforts such as kitchens and laundries as well as the luxe amenities you get from a hotel experience.

Looking for accommodation in Sydney? Here’s everything you need to know about staying at the elegant A by Adina Sydney .

Location

A by Adina is conveniently located in Sydney’s CBD making it an ideal base for business travellers or those wanting to be close to major attractions such as Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay, The Rocks, and the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. Shopping and dining precinct Barangaroo is a short 10-minute walk away. Wynyard Station and the light rail are a three-minute walk away for those keen to explore other areas of Sydney.

A by Adina Sydney — The sleek facade of the hotel. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Style and character

Conceived by JPW Architects with interiors by Carr Design Group, A by Adina exudes modern charm. The building is a sleek glass-curtain tower, designed to optimise views.

A by Adina Sydney lobby — The sky lobby makes a striking impact upon arrival. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Inside, each space is highly polished, with a moody, neutral palette of black, brass, and creams, paired with dark timber joinery, all of which were intentionally chosen to make way for the city views. Minimalist furnishings such as black leather seating and ambient lighting bring a mid-century feel that makes this hotel feel elevated yet welcoming.

The onsite bar/restaurant features a fit-out by interior architect George Livissianis. This space boasts 360-degree views and sensitively complements the rest of the build’s understated glamour with its sophisticated black and brass palette, marble detailing, and elegantly curved banquette seating.

Dean & Nancy on 22, A by Adina Sydney — Dean & Nancy on 22 features curvaceous banquette seating to articulate the 360-degree cityscape. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Facilities

Guests enter the building via a ramp flanked by a water feature on the left and a brass pipe feature wall on the right – a taste of what awaits inside. The striking sky lobby and reception area are 21 levels up and make a strong first impression. Here, expansive four-storey floor-to-ceiling windows showcase the city skyline, and a sweeping brass staircase and matching brass reception desk set the tone for the rest of the hotel. On the same floor, there is a swimming pool and gym, both of which also boast impressive city views. Parking is available at a cost and is a five-minute walk from the hotel.

A by Adina Sydney swimming pool — Go for a dip while admiring the cityscape. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Rooms

The property has 194 contemporary rooms ranging from a Studio Room to a Two Bedroom Apartment. All accommodations show off city views and come with Hunter Lab products, coffee machines and pods, and luxurious Dreamcatcher Beds for a restful night’s sleep. Studio Rooms are fitted with kitchenettes, but for longer stays, consider a One- or Two-Bedroom Apartment which comes with a fully-equipped kitchen and laundry, and ample storage. There is also an option to book a One-Bedroom apartment with a furnished balcony.

A by Adina Sydney studio room — An open-plan Studio Room. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Feeling fancy? Book either a larger Destination A One- or Two-Bedroom Apartment which offers Smeg small kitchen appliances, a dishwasher, a la carte breakfast, a grazing box, and $25pp credit to spend on snacks or drinks from your in-room bar – the cocktails from the internationally acclaimed Maybe Sammy team are hard to resist.

Destination A Room, A by Adina Sydney — Book a Destination A Room for a more luxurious stay. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Food and drink

The food and drink offerings are a stand out at A by Adina. Breakfast and dinner are all served in one of Sydney’s most revered bars, Dean & Nancy on 22; a high-end 1950s-inspired bar from the Maybe Sammy team. Including breakfast in your hotel stay won’t be regretted with a mouthwatering menu offering ricotta hotcakes with maple glaze, wild berries, and toffee crisp, and a falafel bowl with poached eggs, roast pumpkin, quinoa, red cabbage, and hummus.

Later in the day, swing by for a glass of wine from their extensive menu, or indulge in cocktails like the ‘GJ504B’, a planet-inspired tipple concocted with sloe gin, Mancino Rosso, peach brandy, grapefruit juice, and plum & quandong jam. If you’re peckish, stay a while and indulge in mafalda cacio e pepe and lobster rolls followed by baked ganache and passionfruit granita.

In-room dining is available to those who prefer to stay in the comfort of their bed.

Dean & Nancy on 22 caviar martini. — The caviar martini sees Italian white sturgeon caviar with crème fraîche on crisp tapioca paired with your favourite gin or vodka. (Image: TFE Hotels)

Access for guests with disabilities?

Adina by Adina has easy access to public areas and all rooms are accessed via a lift. Easy access rooms are also available on request.

Family-friendly?

Given its proximity to major attractions and home-like facilities, A by Adina is a great choice for families. Interconnecting rooms are available so you can stay in close proximity to one another.

Details

Best for: Business travellers, long-stay travellers, and couples.

Address: 2 Hunter St, Sydney NSW 2000

Phone: (02) 9182 9500

Cost: Rates start from $302 per night.

NSW’s beach towns take on a new kind of magic when the cooler months hit.

Autumn and winter cast a whole new light on the New South Wales coastline. The sun hangs lower, the shadows stretch longer and the air is crisp and fresh. The frenetic summer crowds are gone, and the rhythm slows to the pace of a leisurely winter bush walk through still, damp quiet. From wineries pouring winter reds to the annual whale migration up the ‘humpback highway’, here’s why winter on the New South Wales coast is better.

Winter on the NSW South Coast

Winter down south means misty dawns, sipping a flat white on the beach. The thrill of a whale spotting from the headlands and evenings spent slowly savouring Shoalhaven’s wines by the fire.

Start in Kiama, where waves crash into the famous Blowholes. This natural spectacle is achieved when underground pressure and swell unite, sending sea spray soaring above the basalt cliffs. This means, due to larger waves, you’re even more likely to see an explosive display in winter.

two people standing in front of kiama blowhole — See Kiama’s blowholes in full force. (Image: Destination NSW)

Inland, the Minnamurra Rainforest Walk in Budderoo National Park is all subtropical forest and trilling lyrebird song. Make sure to walk silently along the elevated boardwalks, past winter-swelled creeks and the tangled roots of fig trees. You might just hear one of the musically talented birds mimicking your footsteps.

Feeling adventurous? Book a session at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures for a wobbly walk through the canopy on Australia’s highest zipline.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures on the new south wales south coast — Walk among the tallest trees. (Image: Destination NSW)

Next, it’s time to take the speed down a notch with a drive over to the historic village of Berry. It’s been a beloved stop for generations of Sydneysiders heading south, as has the obligatory stop at its famous doughnut van for crisped, cinnamon goodness. If you’re ready for something a little more chunky, stroll right past the boutiques (okay, go on, just one quick peek) to Milkwood Bakery . Their flaky pastries and all-day breakfasts are best enjoyed under cream-coloured fringed umbrellas.

Back in Kiama, you’ll also find modern Middle Eastern share plates at Miss Arda , and next-level burgers on The Hungry Monkey ‘s extensive menu: an ode to everything pattie-shaped.

End the day at The Sebel Kiama on the harbour. The apartment-style rooms come with full cooking facilities — a welcome addition for families looking to test out the local produce they picked up along the way. Including, but not limited to, vintages from nearby Crooked River Wines .

The Sebel Kiama exterior — Sleep by the harbour.

Winter on the Mid-North Coast

A trip up north is a gentle one at this time of year. You’ll still feel that sunshine warming your shoulders, but the lower temperatures make space for rainforest walks, vineyard lunches and long coastal hikes. All without that pesky humidity.

First stop? It has to be the town of Port Macquarie. Start by marking out a stretch of the nine-kilometre coastal walk you want to tackle (or do the whole thing), which winds from Town Beach to the lighthouse along rugged headlands and quiet beaches. Hot tip: binoculars. Don’t forget them if you want to partake in some close-up sightings of dolphin pods or whales migrating up the ‘humpback highway’.

Port Macquarie Coastal Walk, winter on the New South Wales coast — Wander the Port Macquarie Coastal Walk. (Image: Destination NSW)

Swap sea for canopy at the Sea Acres Rainforest Boardwalk , one of the last remaining pockets of coastal rainforest in the state. The accessible elevated trail passes under climbing ferns and tangled strangler figs, and is alive with scarlet robins, goannas and diamond pythons – if you’re lucky, you might see one slipping through the leaf litter.

Afterwards, lunch is sorted at Cassegrain Wines , where crisp whites and elegant reds are grown using a blend of French winemaking tradition and Australian innovation. After a tasting, saddle up for a horse ride through the estate.

port macquarie koala hospital — Meet Koala Hospital inhabitants at their temporary home. (Image: Destination NSW)

The beloved Koala Hospital is rebuilding, so meet its furry patients in their temporary bushland abode at Guulabaa – Place of Koala . Here, you can see rehabilitation up close and learn how one of Australia’s most iconic animals is being carefully rewilded and protected.

Back in town, Whalebone Wharf serves up fine dining with serious views to go with your oysters. Prefer something breezier? Bills Fishhouse + Bar does everything from blue swimmer crab toast to zucchini noodles drizzled in basil and wattleseed pesto. Down by the waterfront, Little Shack slings ceviche, mushroom burgers and fish tacos with casual aplomb.

At the end of it all, check in to Mercure Centro Port Macquarie , right in the heart of town. From here, everything’s walkable. Just park the car, pop your keys in your pocket, and stroll down to the beach.

bed at Mercure Centro Port Macquarie — Check in to Mercure Centro Port Macquarie.

Winter on the Central Coast

On the Central Coast, expect to explore oyster farms that sit on estuaries, beaches that stretch empty for miles, and the kind of surprise sightings of whale sprays that can stop a hiker in their tracks.

The best way to settle into this slower rhythm is with the Bouddi Coastal Walk , an 8.5km trail that dips through rainforest and eroding cliffs. It’s made for unhurried walkers and long-lens photographers.

Up the coast in Terrigal, it’s prime time to spot humpbacks on the move. Join a cruise or find your own perch — Crackneck Lookout and Norah Head Lighthouse are both local favourites.

a humpback whale breaching on the central coast — Spot migrating humpback whales. (Image: Destination NSW)

Travelling with kids? It would be sacrilege not to visit the Australian Reptile Park . Here, Elvis the saltwater crocodile reigns supreme, and the venomous snake talk somehow manages to be simultaneously terrifying and fascinating.

If that isn’t enough to wear them out, zip and climb your way through Treetops Adventure Central Coast , a ropes course in the canopy of Ourimbah State Forest. Afterwards, steady your nerves with a garden tasting at Firescreek Botanical Winery , where fruit- and flower-infused wines are served under the trees.

Switch earth for sea and hop on a boat tour with Broken Bay Pearl Farm . Once you’re out on the water, you’ll learn how pearls are cultivated and have a hands-on lesson in grading and shucking.

woman holding a pearl at Broken Bay Pearl Farm — Get a hands-on pearl lesson. (Image: Destination NSW)

As the day winds down, grab a seat at Yellowtail in Terrigal , which takes seasonal native produce and presents it with Asian flair. Prefer something simple? Award-winning Mount White restaurant Saddles is a quintessential Australian dining destination. Find an impressive breakfast and lunch menu, dedicated to country-style cooking and seasonal produce.

Stay the night at Pullman Magenta Shores , between the ocean and the lake. There are plenty of ways to relax, with a massage at the day spa, a poolside beanbag and a round or two at the golf course.

restaurant at Pullman Magenta Shores central coast — Eat well at Pullman Magenta Shores’ restaurant. (Image: Destination NSW)

Winter in Wollongong

Wollongong does contrast pretty well. One moment you’re walking beneath an enormous Buddha, the next you’re ordering soju a few blocks from the surf. It’s a town where skydivers land on beaches, trails lead to paddocks and winter days stretch long and clear beneath the Illawarra cliffs.

If you’re coming from the north, start by crossing over the Sea Cliff Bridge. Curving dramatically out like a jutting ‘C’ out above the water means you won’t be able to resist pulling over (safely, in designated lookouts) to gaze down at the waves crashing on the cliffs below.

Just inland is the serenity of the Nan Tien Temple , the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. You can trace the prayer path, explore the temple gardens and sip delectable Kam Quat Tea in the quiet light at the Dew Drop Inn Tea House.

monk teaching tai chi at Nan Tien Temple — Learn about Buddhist practices. (Image: Destination NSW)

Next, dust off that cowboy hat. It’s time for the Darkes Forest Riding Ranch . Take a guided canter via trail rides among peppermint gums and paddocks. If you’re happier to look at animals than ride them, Symbio Wildlife Park has red pandas dozing in trees, kangaroos that hop up to you and lessons on conservation.

The brave among you shouldn’t miss Skydive Australia – Wollongong . A free fall over the coast via tandem jumps before tumbling down to the sand is a breath-stopping thrill. Prefer to keep your feet on the ground? Check out the program at Wollongong Art Gallery , which delivers contemporary and Aboriginal exhibitions in the centre of town.

monkey at Symbio Wildlife Park — Hang out with the locals at Symbio Wildlife Park.(Image: Destination NSW)

As evening settles in, nab a table at Baby Face Kitchen . It has an ever-changing set menu, with dishes like hand-picked mud crab with white asparagus and salty brown butter, to sheep’s milk and honey ice cream. For something more casual, Dagwood Bar + Kitchen brings the fun with Korean fried chicken, sake cocktails and weekly all-you-can-eat bao buns.

Check in to Novotel Wollongong Northbeach , right by the sand. With a beachfront pool and ocean views, it’s an ideal base for whatever pace you choose.

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A by Adina Sydney fuses home comforts with hotel chic