Ovolo Woolloomooloo Hotel by HASSELL.

A century old wharf in iconic Woolloomooloo is now home to Sydney’s newest hotel, Ovolo Woolloomooloo, following a bold transformation designed to appeal to a new generation of guests.

After the success of Ovolo Laneways hotel in Melbourne, international design practice HASSELL once again partnered with Ovolo’s Hong Kong-based operators to realise its vision and help bring the energetic lifestyle brand to life for its latest Australian venture.

Ovolo represents a collection of hotels that connect people with their locations, and combine their personality with the character of the immediate environment. The brand new hotel capitalises on the brilliant light, harbour, and cosmopolitan setting, transforming the historic wharf into a place that people can inhabit and truly appreciate. Inside, the welcoming public spaces and fresh colour scheme contrast with the deliberately atmospheric guest rooms, building drama and interest. The rooms are truly unique, boasting generous in-room inclusions, custom lighting and locally commissioned artworks.

HASSELL design team goes to explain their process:“We’ve drawn on our expertise in workplace and hospitality design to make Ovolo the Australian benchmark in meeting the needs of a new generation of guests who want to work flexibly across a wide range of settings within the hotel. To give people the opportunity to switch off when they need, we’ve provided ample settings for them to gather and connect with each other. The revived space is very Sydney, and very Ovolo, and a welcome new international destination for travelers.” 

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[Images courtesy of HASSELL Studio. Photography by Nicole England.]