Crown Sydney, the six-star hotel towering over Barangaroo, has become the go-to destination for A-listers visiting the city. Stars including Chris Hemsworth, Matt Damon, Taylor Swift and Drake have all stayed at the property, drawn by its sky-high suites, discreet entrances and top-tier security. The message is clear: if it’s happening in Sydney, it’s happening at Crown.
Guests can book the Opera Suite, which offers floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic harbour views. The living area features a generous bar, a sociable corner sofa and a dining space set against the glittering skyline. Staff can help organise playlists and canapés, turning the suite into a private sky-based club. The bedroom’s bed faces the window, allowing guests to wake up to morning light on the water. The bathroom is a sanctuary with twin vanities and a rainfall shower.
Privacy is built into the experience. Lifts dispatch guests directly to their floor, corridors remain quiet and the team is expert at handling flowers, balloons and surprise guests without fuss. This explains why high-profile faces keep returning. Dinner at a’Mare, the hotel’s Italian restaurant, is a Sydney ritual. Homemade pasta with tender veal and fresh fish are highlights, with tableside touches adding theatre and an extensive Italian wine list.
For late nights, the buffet breakfast offers seasonal produce, cold-pressed juices, fresh pastries and a chocolate fountain. The pool area, with loungers set against high glass, is an influencer’s dream. The gym features cardio machines facing the view, free weights and functional kit, with trainers on hand to tweak sessions. Crown’s team runs like a backstage crew, showing up exactly when needed and disappearing when privacy is required.
The hotel’s main advantage is its security, managing to be two hotels at once: a buzzy playground with restaurants, bars and a see-and-be-seen pool, and a cocoon where guests can press the elevator button and vanish into their suite. This blend of elegance and comfort keeps A-list celebrities coming back.
