Blacket Hotel

( 2 stars , Sydney , Australia )

Retreat and rejuvenate in Sydney's premier boutique property. Set in the cityscape at the heart of Sydney's corporate, retail and entertainment precinct, the Blacket is a mix of old and new, showcasing a truly unique and contemporary design and style in the presence of heritage architecture, boasting a distinct and daring style that caters to the demands of the purpose driven corporate and holiday traveller alike. Housed in the refurbished 1850s ANZ Bank site (formerly Scottish Australia Bank) designed by one of the 19th century's most prolific Sydney architects, Edmond Samuel Blacket. The five two-storey Cityscape Loft Suites feature a queen size mezzanine bedroom, wet/dry mini bar, spa baths and CD stereo system as standard, plus all other facilities you would expect from a four and a half star property. Every room has high speed Internet connections available. The Sky Room and Roof Top Terraces has it's own private balcony overlooking King and George streets providing an ideal location for boardroom meetings, private dinners, cocktail parties. The Blacket boasts two unique venues Minc Restaurant & Bar and Minc Lounge. Minc Restaurant & Bar is located in an area forming a bridge between old and new. Minc has it's own cocktail bar with glass windows overlooking the hustle and bustle of George Street and aims to crank up Sydney's legendary buzz. The Minc Lounge provides a less formal atmosphere, located under the heritage arches of the old bank vault in the basement. Escape for lunch into a world of sharp flavours, defusing musical sounds with service that is prompt and friendly.