Surry Hills, Hotel Stellar
The Hotel Stellar is located on the corner of Wentworth Avenue and Wemyss Lane, in the inner city suburb of Surry Hills. This heritage listed building began as a four storey warehouse designed by Robertson Marks Architects and built in the Federation architectural style in 1918. Three new floors were added in 1925 when it was named Roylt House. It was predominately used by the garment industry until 1972 when it ws partly renovated to suit Stellar Mining, a sapphire mining and polishing business. In 1980, it was remodelled to an inner city residential serviced apartment development known as Stellar House. It was repainted in the historic 1925 heritage colour and renovated in 2013 to it's present 4-star level of hotel accommodation.
Hmmmm! You may have just given me an idea for our trip in April, merci beaucoup Jim :)
ReplyDeleteIt's very handy to the city, Grace. :)
DeleteAlso my son lives in Surry Hills Jim.
DeleteIt stands out nicely!
ReplyDeleteImpressive if you think how old the building is.
ReplyDeletea flat iron
ReplyDeleteThe original four storey warehouse must have been very smart. I wonder if the original building had been dark grey stone (as in Melbourne buildings) or if it had been painted grey.
ReplyDeleteI like the looks of it, Jim!
ReplyDeleteArchitecture that takes advantage of the location! I like it.
ReplyDeleteThis must be one of the most understated hotel signs I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteWhich is probably why they've hung the banner across the top with the website address.
DeleteI feel like rummaging in all the corners in the hope of discovering a lost sapphire Jim.
ReplyDeleteI know I've told you this before, but I do love buildings shaped like this...:)JP
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting history of this "flatiron" building. It is hard to imagine it as a warehouse as it is now so elegant.
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