THE HUGHENDEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL, Sydney

The Hughenden Boutique Hotel - A Victorian-era boutique hotel with pet-friendly rooms, piano bar, and gourmet cafe in prestigious Woollahra

Located in leafy Woollahra on Queen Street, this 4-star Sydney hotel occupies a gracious Victorian residence designed by Frederick Quaife in 1878. The Hughenden Boutique Hotel features 32 individually styled rooms with air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee facilities, including premium rooms with king-sized beds and sitting areas. The property houses a piano bar adorned with crystal carafes and heavily framed artworks, plus a gourmet cafe serving homemade pastries and San Pedro coffee from 7 AM to 3 PM. A light breakfast buffet offers pastries, homemade bircher muesli, compote, cheese, and ham. The Hughenden maintains six pet-friendly rooms, two featuring private courtyards. Positioned across from Centennial Parklands' off-leash area, the hotel stands a 2-minute drive from Westfield Bondi Junction and halfway between Bondi Beach and central tourist attractions.

Pros

Historical building has served as a Masonic hall, nurses' home, dance hall, and ladies' college

Piano Bar open late with chesterfield sofas and plush carpeting

Located in a sophisticated suburb known for boutiques, art galleries, and refined cafes

Walking distance to Sydney Cricket Ground and Aussie Stadium

Cons

9.5 miles from Kingsford Smith Airport

Some rooms do not include air-conditioning