The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter, Sydney, will open its doors on Friday, January 31, owners Josh and Julie Niland have announced.
Room reservations are now live for the much-anticipated new venture by the renowned restaurateurs.
The 14 luxury rooms, situated above their restaurant and bar, Saint Peter, will represent the final phase of Saint Peter’s relocation to the historic site in the inner suburb of Paddington.
The Grand National Hotel was once a much-loved neighbourhood pub, with the original structure dating back to 1890.
Building owner George Penklis wanted to restore The Grand National and maintain its role as a Sydney hospitality destination.
He first approached the Nilands in 2018 with the idea of opening a restaurant. In the years that followed, as building work progressed, Josh and Julie Niland’s vision of extending their hospitality offering evolved.
The result is the Nilands’ first venture as hoteliers.
Belinda Chippindale and Dimity Chitty of Studio Aquilo designed the hotel interiors with extensive participation from the Nilands. When work began, the structure was in a state of semi-dilapidation.
Original features including marble fireplaces, architraves, and vintage tiling have been retained.
The aesthetic in the bedrooms is described as "more vibrant and elaborate than in the restaurant downstairs".
Upstairs, design features blend texture and colour to offer elegant, modern comfort, respecting the classic heritage backdrop.
Chef Josh Niland’s whole fish philosophy has equally found its place in the hotel, with the rooms boasting fish-fat candles and ceramics made from fish bones.
“When approaching the hotel, we paid as much attention to detail to the design and furnishing as we did with the restaurant," says Julie Niland.
"This is our first venture into being hoteliers, and we knew that we wanted to apply the same level of care to the rooms so that they weren’t just an addition to Saint Peter but a destination in their own right."
Josh Niland adds: “Opening the hotel allows us the opportunity to fulfil our vision of hospitality beyond dining into a thoughtful 360-degree hotel experience, from handmade chocolates on your pillow to the breakfast cooked by our team.”
Room rates include breakfast, a complimentary non-alcoholic mini bar and snacks.
Prices start from $600 a night.
See www.saintpeter.com.au/stay
Restaurant opening times: Lunch: Thursday to Sunday.- Dinner: 7 days a week.
Images: Christopher Pearce
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