Crystalbrook Collection – a luxury hotel owner and operator with a growing presence in Australia – is planning to rebrand, reposition and refurbish 55 George Street in The Rocks.

Crystalbrook acquired the leasehold interest in the Rydges Hotel site from Place Management NSW and is collaborating closely with the State’s Planning Department and City of Sydney.

Specifically, the proposal involves:

• refurbishment of the existing Rydges Hotel to deliver a state-of-the-art hotel that responds to the market and Place Management’s strategy to elevate the position of The Rocks,
• creation of new food and beverage tenancies to enhance the activation and vibrancy of the precinct along Playfair and George streets, as well as Mill Lane,
• improved permeability through the site, and
• creation of a new publicly accessible roof-top space on the upper floor of the building with uninterrupted views to Sydney Harbour, the CBD and the surrounds.

Given the existing building fails to complement the unique character of The Rocks precinct, Crystalbrook will take advantage of this rare opportunity to reimagine the property and deliver a high-quality hotel project that complements local character and enhances local resident and visitor experiences.