The 25hours Hotel in Sydney is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025. Located in the vibrant suburb of Paddington, the 25hours Hotel The Olympia will have 109 rooms on six floors, event and meeting areas, a Levantine restaurant, a street café and a rooftop bar. The building itself was formerly a popular cinema, which opened in 1911 and now gives its name to the new hotel. As it embarks on its new era, under the direction of Sydney property developer Central Element, the site will be transformed into a new hotel, food and entertainment precinct uniquely characterised by and catering to its locale.

Silvia Kypriotis has over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry. She began her career in 2004 with Stamford Hotels & Resorts. In 2010, the native Egyptian joined Accor as Reservations Manager. Her subsequent roles included Rooms Division Manager, Talent & Culture Manager and Executive Assistant Manager, Hotel Manager and General Manager across eight Accor Hotels.  In 2021, Silvia was awarded with a special honour when she was named HM Australian General Manager of the Year. The jury emphasised that Silvia Kypriotis not only achieved outstanding results with her team, but also recognised her as an empathetic and people-oriented leader.

Katherina Klimke as VP Operations responsible for all General Managers at 25hours, is thrilled: "We love Silvia's energy and are delighted to be embarking on this exciting journey together to open our first 25hours Hotel Down Under. 25hours is a neighborhood brand and we are typically interested in vibrant micro-locations with a local heritage. The property is a perfect fit for 25hours. The location is nestled between the quirky Darlinghurst end of Oxford Street and the trendier and more sophisticated Paddington end – a delightful and diverse mix of neighbors that we really like. In addition, the streets off Oxford Street are characterised by residential neighborhoods, so hotel guests will have a very local experience. Due to the location, we expect an even balance between business and leisure guests. The Southern parts of the Central Business District can be reached on foot, and, as a special treat, there is a direct bus to Bondi Beach on the doorstep. The restaurant, streetfront café and rooftop bar will attract local and out-of-town guests alike."

Silvia Kypriotis expresses her enthusiasm: "I am deeply honored and thrilled to introduce the 25hours brand to the Pacific region. The vibrant soulful culture of the 25hours Tribe resonate deeply with me. The 25hours Hotel The Olympia is truly exceptional, with its historic listed façade paying homage to the former cinema, weaving its rich history throughout the guest experience. We are working with award-winning international F&B teams to establish four fantastic venues that will enhance Sydney's dining scene. These include a restaurant, bar, café and rooftop bar with views of Sydney City Skyline. However, I am most excited to build a team that will bring a new era of hospitality to Sydney, shaping and transforming Paddington. In a city as vibrant and diverse as Sydney, 25hours Hotel The Olympia will deliver a true lifestyle hotel experience! Our vision is to create a place where memories are made and where guests and locals feel at home."

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