QT Hotel in Sydney, Australia

Sydney never disappoints. Since it was my third time staying in Sydney, I decided to switch it up and stay somewhere new. Previously I had stayed in the Bondi beach area, so this time I wanted to go more into the heart and city of it all.

Hotel lounge with colorful armchairs, framed artwork, and large windows

I stayed at QT Sydney, arranged by my good friend Amanda Archer. The QT is located in two landmark buildings. The vibe is so awesome, retro, and swanky. There is so much art to be seen in this hotel and also some great spots to grab a bite to eat including Gowings Bar and Grill.

Hotel lounge with a backlit bar, leather sofas, colorful chairs, and eclectic framed artwork.

Hotel lobby lounge with colorful seating, framed art, and guests by large windows.

Hotel lounge with a bar, colorful framed artwork, and guests seated among red and brown chairs.

This hotel housed my favorite elevator ride of all time. You need your key to get to your room so as soon as you get in the elevator and then enter your key, the party starts. They play very fun pop and dance songs so that by the time you get to the floor your room is on, you donâ€™t want to even get out. Not to mention, the starry lights in there and changing images on a screen.

QT was just so much fun, so hip, modern, and with tons of cool photo spots.

Hotel lounge with teal sofas, colorful artwork, globe lights, and a long bar.

Hotel lounge with a long bar, colorful seating, framed artwork, and guests.

Hotel lounge with colorful seating, framed artwork, and tall street-facing windows.

It was a short walk from QT Sydney down to the harbor and a short uber ride over to Bondi beach. We went down to Bondi and also checked out the Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Was a great stay.

Sydney beach with surfers in turquoise water and coastal buildings behind the sandy shore.

Hotel lounge with mustard sofas, colorful wall art, and large circular pendant lights.

QT Hotel lobby with colorful wall art, lounge seating, and illuminated elevators.

Hotel lounge with colorful wall art, green and leather sofas, and a warmly lit bar.

Hotel lobby with colorful lounge seating, parquet flooring, and large framed artworks.

Hotel lobby with colorful lounge seating, illustrated wall art, and a sculptural reception desk.

Hotel lounge with leather seating, colorful framed artwork, and globe pendant lights.

Hotel lounge with leather sofas, colorful chairs, wall art, and a bar.

Australia truly is a magical place. So many things to do and beautiful sights to see. Thank you, QT for an incredible stay, and a special thank you, Stephen Howard. Loved your hotel and can’t wait to visit again in the future.