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- Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that lifestyle sub-brand Caption by Hyatt will make its Australian debut next month.
- Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney, the brand’s debut property, will launch on 13 October 2025.
- Located on Parker Street in the CBD, the property is designed for social travellers.
- Guests can expect a customer-led, host-supported experience, with mobile check-in and keyless room entry for a seamless mobile-first stay.
- Caption by Hyatt currently has locations in the United States, Japan, and China, with Sydney to mark its first property in the Southern Hemisphere.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to expand its Australian footprint, with the international chain launching its first Caption by Hyatt property next month. Located on Parker Street in the heart of the CBD, Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney promises to blend “cutting-edge design” with sustainable, community-first creative expression. The offshoot of the multinational hospitality company currently operates hotels in the United States, Japan, and China, with the Sydney location marking the lifestyle sub-brand’s debut foray into the Southern Hemisphere.
What is Caption by Hyatt?
Caption by Hyatt is the American multinational hotel and travel company’s lifestyle sub-brand. A digital-first offering, these properties are designed for social travellers and digital nomads, as evidenced by the wealth of versatile co-working lounges and mixed-use shared spaces. According to Hyatt, Caption is centred around a ‘self-activated’ experience, with minimal interaction from staff and most administrative tasks handled digitally.
Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney
- Address: 13 Parker Street, Haymarket, Sydney NSW 2000
- Opening: 13 October 2025
- Rooms: 174
- Amenities: Digital Check-In, Fitness Centre, Meeting Facilities, Laundry
- Star Rating: ★★★
- Price: Around AUD$400 per night
- Bookings: HERE
Opening on 13 October 2025, Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney promises to set the tone for the incumbent chain. The 174-room property is decked out with a contemporary aesthetic that blends urban industrial features with a vibrant colour palette. Designed by Melbourne-based interior architecture and design studio Mitchell & Eades, which is also responsible for the upcoming Caption by Hyatt in Tokyo, the property is a mix-mash of regional influences and modern trends.
Local creative Chris Yee contributed large-scale artwork for the hotel that drew from Sydney’s cultural heritage and urban energy. Furthermore, Hyatt has partnered with local suppliers for food, drink, and amenities, which Temara Exton, general manager of Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney, explained was a reflection of the brand’s sustainability and community-first values.
“We’re thrilled to bring Caption by Hyatt to Australia, starting with Sydney,” Exton said. “The brand is all about people and place — creating genuine connections between travellers, locals, and the Haymarket neighbourhood we share. With self-activated experiences, purposeful design, and F&B at the heart, including Talk Shop, our all-day social space, we’ve created places for the community to connect. We bring the brand to life through our collaboration with talented creatives like Chris Yee, and with a focus on cultural immersion, we’re offering something fresh and accessible to the Australian market.”
Rooms
As you would expect, the new property offers a range of room and suite options, from twin bed shares to premium king suites. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows, with one-bedroom suites catered towards more extended stays or city breaks. You’ll also find separate work/play areas, and there is also an accessible option for mobility-impaired guests.
Talk Shop
As Exton alluded to, the hub of the new Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney is the Talk Shop. A mixed-use area that is part café, part bar, and part community hub, this versatile space offers travellers a place to relax, work, or meet up, depending on their needs. In the mornings, Talk Shop will serve as the breakfast and dining section; however, in the evenings, the space will host live music, comedy sets, trivia, or the occasional pop-up.
Caption by Hyatt Sydney Opening
The upcoming launch marks the first for the sub-brand, but it also continues Hyatt’s aggressive expansion strategy. At present, the hospitality company’s portfolio sits at over 1,450 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 80 countries across six continents. In recent years, the company has reportedly doubled its number of luxury rooms, tripled the number of resorts and quadrupled the number of lifestyle rooms in its portfolio. Kate Atkinson, vice president of global sales at Hyatt Sales Force, Asia Pacific, described the launch of Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney as a ‘milestone’ moment for the emerging sub-brand.
“The launch of Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney marks an exciting milestone for Hyatt as we bring this dynamic and community-driven brand to Australia for the very first time. Caption by Hyatt reflects the evolving needs of modern travellers, combining tech-enabled convenience with meaningful connections and locally inspired experiences.”
Australia is an important growth market for us, and introducing Caption by Hyatt reinforces our commitment to expanding our portfolio with brands that meet changing guest expectations,” Atkinson continued. “We’re proud to bring a new style of hospitality to Sydney’s vibrant Parker Street precinct—one that celebrates creativity, collaboration, and community at every touchpoint.”
Caption by Hyatt Central Sydney will open to the public on 13 October 2025. The hotel has already opened its reservation books, with initial prices starting from around AUD$400 per night. For more information, visit the Hyatt website.
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