Lobby, Crystalbrook KingsleyCredit: Crystalbrook Kingsley
Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley, a sophisticated 130 rooms five-star property, opened 9 June 2021.
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Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley opens its doors Wednesday, 9 June, bringing a new level of sustainable luxury to Australia’s seventh largest city and gateway to the Hunter Valley.
Situated in the heart of Newcastle, opposite Civic Park, Crystalbrook Kingsley transforms the city’s former Council Administration Centre, locally known as the Roundhouse, into an elegant and sophisticated 130 room five-star hotel.
Moments away from the City Hall, Civic Theatre, Newcastle Art Gallery and War Memorial; Crystalbrook Kingsley is culturally connected, celebrating Newcastle’s yesteryear as well as its burgeoning future.
“It’s been an extremely fulfilling two and a half years since our purchase of the building, collaborating with architects, interior designers and sustainability specialists,” said Crystalbrook Collection CEO, Geoff York.
“We love that from an environmental stance, we were able to give a new lease of life to this iconic building. With our ongoing commitment to sustainability, we are continually seeking ways to avoid single-use of anything. Here we have world-class Modernist, Brutalist architecture that we could embrace and add longevity to; it is a wonderful win for sustainability,” said Geoff.
Kingsley Room, Crystalbrook Kingsley Credit: Crystalbrook Kingsley
Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley opened its doors 9 June 2021. It is a 130 room five-star hotel.
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Kingsley Room, Crystalbrook Kingsley Credit: Crystalbrook Kingsley
Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley opened its doors 9 June 2021. It is a 130 room five-star hotel.
The multimillion-dollar redevelopment preserves the original façade of the Roundhouse building and adds a plush interior inspired by Newcastle’s coal mining past, a rooftop bar and restaurant, and ground level café.
Destinations in themselves, the rooftop bar and restaurant, named Romberg’s and Roundhouse* respectively, in tribute to the building’s architectural history, boast breathtaking 360-degree views of the city.
Full-grown olive trees at Roundhouse restaurant create a natural canopy of stippled shade over tables throughout the day affording guests the experience of dining in a curated orchard. Also noteworthy; 80% of produce served is grown within a three-hour radius of the hotel.
In an Australian first, Crystalbrook Kingsley will have 100% waste-free bathrooms, with all bathroom amenities biodegradable or recyclable.
Other sustainable initiatives include the use of upcycled and recycled material in construction, a single-use plastic free environment, keyless room access, and paperless check-in and check-out.
Crystalbrook Collection was also able to recycle the vast majority of internal materials that needed to be removed in the transformation.
All rooms and suites come equipped with technology sweeteners including tablet control centres, STAYCAST by Google for video streaming, and access to hundreds of recent release complimentary movies.
“Crystalbrook Kingsley is truly a transformative moment for the city of Newcastle. The opening coincides with an explosion of interest in the Hunter Region just two-hours north of Sydney” says Crystalbrook Kingsley General Manager, Carl Taranto.
“We look forward to showing visitors to Crystalbrook Kingsley - in the design and personality of the hotel, as well as the restaurant, bar and café offering - what Newcastle is all about: vibrant energy and nostalgia in one moment.”
Crystalbrook Kingsley opened Wednesday, 9 June 2021. For bookings and more on the property visit crystalbrookcollection.com/kingsley
Romberg's, Crystalbrook Kingsley Credit: Crystalbrook Kingsley
Romberg's is the hotel's the rooftop bar. Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley opened its doors 9 June 2021. It is a 130 room five-star hotel.
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Romberg's, Crystalbrook Kingsley Credit: Crystalbrook Kingsley
Romberg's is the hotel's the rooftop bar. Newcastle’s hotly anticipated Crystalbrook Kingsley opened its doors 9 June 2021. It is a 130 room five-star hotel.
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Reflecting on her motivation to travel and time in Sydney, Dorothy shared, "Travel is important to me because it’s a big world, and each country is different and has something different to offer; I want to see them all and I don’t want to miss anything!
“I loved visiting Sydney; it’s a beautiful city. The people are charming, the food is good, the scenery is just wonderful, and even the weather is nice! We saw the little koala bears, of course the Sydney Opera House, we went to the Botanic Gardens, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, good restaurants, and the lovely Bondi Beach where we got our feet a little wet and the water was really cold! And the people – they are all so nice, and so friendly!”
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Dorothy Smith & Yes Theory, Sydney Credit: Bluesfest
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A living link to history, Dorothy is more than twice the age of the Sydney Opera House. In 1922, the year she was born, the NSW Government passed the Sydney Harbour Bridge Act, laying the foundation for the construction of the iconic bridge. Today, the Sydney Harbour Bridge stands as a powerful symbol of Australia’s resilience and connection to the world—a fitting backdrop for Dorothy’s own journey of exploration and discovery.
With Qantas’s support, Dorothy embarked on her adventure to Sydney in comfort, and received an exclusive invite to the cock-pit to meet the pilot, before she was warmly welcomed at Sydney Airport with personalised displays and a crowd of Yes Theory fans eager to celebrate her arrival. Her stay at the luxurious Shangri-La Sydney became a “home away from home,” offering Dorothy the chance to wake up to the breathtaking view of the Sydney Opera House—a landmark she had always dreamed of seeing firsthand.
Ammar Kandil, co-founder of Yes Theory, was driven to support her adventure saying, “Dorothy’s story is a powerful reminder that life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and we’re incredibly happy to help her achieve this lifelong dream to visit Sydney and tick of Australia as her seventh and final continent.
“Our mantra is ‘seek discomfort’ and embrace adventure, and Dorothy’s journey truly embodies the spirit of our channel. Her incredible story is set to inspire millions around the world to pursue their own adventures, no matter the obstacles.”
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- A tour of the Sydney Opera House adding yet another milestone to her journey.
- A visit to the iconic Bondi Beach, where Dorothy enjoyed splashing her feet in the waves and seeing one of the world’s most famous beaches.
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To follow Dorothy’s journey and see Sydney through her remarkable perspective, check out Yes Theory’s latest video at youtube.com/@YesTheory.
For inspiration for your own Sydney adventure, visit sydney.com
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