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Silvereye restaurant, where a simple breakfast is served.
Bathtub with a bedroom view.
The bedroom.
A double basin (always better) with Triumph & Disaster soap and moisturizer.
A bag for random crap – The Old Clare’s odds and ends.
The downstairs living area of my two-story room with sofa, desk and lamps, including vintage motorcycle covers turned into desk lamps by British designer Paul Firbank (not pictured).
Colourful cushions – nice touches.
Rooftop lounges near bar and lap pool. High-rise neighbouring buildings.
Sunny heated rooftop lap pool.
The Clare Bar on the ground floor. A great spot for a refreshing local ale.
The lobby fit with vintage pieces and a photo booth.
Highs & Lows
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Great location and striking fit out.
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Maizon Balzac perfume penetrating the air conditioner for a tailored hotel scent.
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I’m a sucker for a hotel with a lap pool.
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Automata is not open for lunch!
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Not enough stealable stuff – no toothpaste.
Important Bits
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Type
A boutique inner city hotel in a heritage-listed building.
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Vibe
Refined industrial cool.
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Location
Very centrally located in Chippendale, right near Central Station.
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Rooms
62
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Music
Non-descript.
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Year Opened
2015
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Designed By
Tonkin Zulaikha Greer
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Health & Wellness
Yes both. Rooftop lap pool has a bar too.
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Restaurant
Yes, three! Silvereye on the second floor, which serves breakfast and dinner. Best new contemporary seasonal restaurant Automata (dinner only). Kensington Street Social, all day eatery.
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Bar
Two bars. One on the roof near the pool, and one downstairs – a transformed pub style front bar with elegant finishes.
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Minibar
Yes with cold Melbourne Bitter tinnies and pre-batched Negronis.
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Children
Sure, why not.
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Price
Reasonably priced for Sydney and the location.
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