Invite your guests to don aprons and go to the back of the house with our head pastry chef to learn the ins and outs of how to make the best sweets in Sydney. Our Hotel’s Chocolate Room provides space to split into teams and compete in a biscuit-baking competition, sample macaroons and discover the secrets of tempering chocolate.

Step into our private cellar setting for a refined wine tasting experience guided by our sommelier. Enjoy a carefully curated flight of five premium Australian wines, each thoughtfully paired with handcrafted snacks by Chef de Cuisine Nathan Barone to complement every pour. This exclusive experience offers a relaxed yet educational journey through flavour, craftsmanship and pairing, perfect for wine enthusiasts seeking something truly special.

Our Chef Concierge leads a walking tour of Sydney’s best galleries and secret art studios. More than 100 Australian artworks hang in the public areas of the Hotel, curated by Ultimate Art Gallery; but, with our team, you can get your guests behind the scenes of such world-class galleries as the Museum of Contemporary Art and Museum of Sydney – all walking distance from the Hotel.

Our Head Sommelier leads a personalized tour of the best boutique vineyards around Hunter Valley, home to more than 100 wineries, where your guests can sample famous Hunter Semillon before lunch at an award-winning restaurant or café overlooking rolling hills and beautiful Australian countryside. You can also make the journey an adventure in itself, choosing your mode of transportation from a private car to the back of a Harley-Davidson.