LIKE MANY POCKETS OF INDUSTRY, hoteliering is having to redefine itself to appeal to a generation seeking variety, adventure and authenticity while also navigating its emergence from the most unusual global pause. Gone are the days of identikit interiors filled with plush carpet and pleather couches. Instead, destination hotels are becoming live-in canvases where cities celebrate their ever-evolving culture.
Australia’s latest boutique addition is putting our harbour jewel back on the destination hit list. Designed by Melbourne interior design studio Flack Studio, Ace Hotel Sydney cherry-picks the best bits of traditional hospitality and blends them with new-gen demands to create a space