At QT, gone are the designed-to-suit-all interiors. Instead, its 200 guest rooms are outfitted in 12 styles that incorporate an opulent-quirky aesthetic. The richly textured design is the handiwork of Nic Graham, who oversaw the public spaces; Shelley Indyk, who designed the red and orange palette in the timber-floored rooms; Anna Roberts, who added decorative details; and costume designer Janet Hine, who created the staff uniform.

The central location - behind the State Theatre and the Gowings Building - is a boon to the two restaurants, Gowings Bar & Grill and Parlour Lane Roasters, helmed by Robert Marchetti. Along with SpaQ, specialising in bespoke treatments, they are sure to become destinations in their own right. – Carrie Hutchinson

49 Market Street, Sydney, Australia; Tel: 61.2 8262 0000; www.qtsydney.com.au

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