The Fullerton Hotel Sydney: Surprising heritage makes for a memorable stay
It’s not PUSHING the envelope to say The Fullerton Hotel Sydney’s FASCINATING history is QUINTESSENTIAL Sydney.
THE FULLERTON HOTEL SYDNEY has a lot going for it. Whether as a go-to place for a weekend getaway, or as a designer address from which to conduct business in Sydney, the five-star hotel is located next to key attractions and experiences you will want to tick off during your stay.
A RICH HERITAGE The Fullerton Hotel Sydney has been at the centre of the city’s beating heart for more than a century. The hotel was once the headquarters for the city’s General Post Office, built in 1874, and there are nods to that history throughout. Complimentary heritage tours reveal the former GPO building’s history during 90-minute tours, offered to both guests and the general public.
STAY AND PLAY Experience more of Sydney’s past and present with a stay at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney in one of the 50 Heritage rooms overlooking Martin Place, where the feel of the hotel comes to life. There is also a selection of contemporary guestrooms and suites in the modern high-rise part of the hotel with views across Martin Place and the city.
TIME TRAVEL The Fullerton Hotel Sydney’s GPO has long been regarded as one of the top rendezvous spots in Sydney and the phrase “Meet me under the GPO clock” has been the call for more than a century. Historic elements feature throughout the hotel. Visit to see the original inner workings of the George Street “little brother” clock, part of the original telegraphic centre and now home to the hotel’s Heritage Ballroom.
FULLERTON FAVES The Fullerton Hotel Sydney celebrates its Singaporean roots at The Place restaurant, where the chefs riff on favourite Southeast Asian dishes such as beef rendang, laksa and Hainanese chicken rice. The Place also serves Fullerton Favourites, with a focus on fresh, local produce, such as the Aussie Wagyu Burger complete with pineapple and beetroot. In another nod to the hotel’s link to Singapore, The Bar serves a Sydney Sling cocktail, a twist on the famed Singapore Sling.
BOUTIQUE ADDRESS The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is located at No. 1 Martin Place, in the heart of Sydney’s glittering cityscape. Step inside the hotel’s sunlit atrium and you will get a sense of the original GPO building’s character and elegance. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney has The Royal Botanic Garden, Barangaroo, Sydney Opera House and the Art Gallery of NSW just walking distance from its doorstep, as well as theatres and noteworthy restaurants.