Plans revealed for 29-storey, $116m hotel in Sydney CBD

Plans for a State Significant Development that would see a new hotel added to Sydney’s skyline have been revealed.

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Plans have been revealed for a 29-storey hotel spread across Kent and Erskine streets in Sydney’s CBD.

Concept approval for the $116 million State Significant Development rests with the Department of Planning, which seeks a building envelope of just over 96m tall.

The development at 301 to 305 Kent St and 35 to 39 Erskine St would wrap around another high-rise tower, approved at the corner of the streets, set to rise 16 storeys high.

Plans for a new hotel at Kent and Erskine streets, Sydney. Picture: DBI Architecture

It would replace the five-storey Siesta Inn Sydney backpackers hostel and a four-storey gym and fitness centre on Kent St, while three retail and residential terraces on Erskine St would make way.

In their place would be a new development with a two-level podium including lobby and function rooms, with 24-storeys of accommodation comprising 360 rooms above.

A rooftop bar and terrace are also slated in the plans.

There would be five levels of underground carparking.

How it would fit around the approved 16-storey building. Picture: DBI Architecture

“The proposed development will enhance the availability of well-designed hotel accommodation within central Sydney, supporting State and council strategic directions to enhance central Sydney’s role as a strategic and vibrant centre for tourism and employment,” documents submitted to the department state.

A spokeswoman for Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the City of Sydney was yet to settle on a position on the project.

The location. Picture: DBI Architecture

“The City of Sydney is reviewing the proposal for a new 29-storey hotel on the corner of Kent and Erskine streets in Sydney and is likely to make a submission during the exhibition process,” she said.

The proposal has been submitted by Romanus Developments.