Capella Sydney vs Establishment Hotel
Both are in Sydney, 240 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★★Quay Quarter
Capella Sydney
- Guest rating
- 9.7 Exceptional
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 5 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Wynyard
Establishment Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick Capella Sydney
It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 240 m apart.
Choose Capella Sydney if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.7 / 8.9)
- a spa and wellness
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 192 / 31)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2023 / 2000)
Choose Establishment Hotel if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 31 / 192)
Why is Capella Sydney better than Establishment Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.7 vs 8.9)+0.8
- 2Has a spa
- 3Has a swimming pool
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2023 vs 2000)+23y
- 5Offers an airport transfer
- 6A larger hotel with more facilities (192 vs 31 rooms)×6.2
Why is Establishment Hotel better than Capella Sydney?
- 1Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 2A smaller, more intimate hotel (31 vs 192 rooms)−161
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Capella Sydney vs Establishment Hotel: which hotel is better? | Capella Sydney | Establishment Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.8 | 8.9 |
| Location | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 8.3 +3.3 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 10.0 +7.5 | 2.5 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.9 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.5 +0.7 | 8.8 |
| Guest rating | 9.7 +0.8 | 8.9 |
| Number of reviews | 228 +10 | 218 |
| Rank in Sydney | top 1% +19% | top 19% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.6 km | 1.4 km −190 m |
| To public transport | 140 m −180 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 9.7 km | 9.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 18 +6 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Rooms | 192 | 31 |
| Floors | 10 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 +23y | 2000 |
| Listed amenities | 23 | 22 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Hot tub | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Australian Museum | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| Art Gallery of New South Wales | 880 m | 990 m |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Australia | 370 m | 460 m |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 1.0 km | 810 m −230 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
240 m apart
Capella Sydney: city centre: 1.6 km, nearest station Gateway Building, Circular Quay: 140 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Establishment Hotel: city centre: 1.4 km, nearest station Gateway Building, Circular Quay: 320 m, Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): 9.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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Capella Sydney or Establishment Hotel: common questions
Which is better, Capella Sydney or Establishment Hotel?
Capella Sydney leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.
Which is cheaper, Capella Sydney or Establishment Hotel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Establishment Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 1.6 km for Capella Sydney.
How far apart are Capella Sydney and Establishment Hotel?
The two hotels are 240 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score