Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia have exchanged contracts with Fiveight, the property company of Tattarang, for the sale and delivery of the hotel at their $3.1 billion One Circular Quay development in Sydney. Contract close is expected in April 2023, when a substantial portion of the sales price becomes payable.It’s understood the sale is the highest price per room and largest ever single asset hotel transaction in Australia’s history.


To be developed as the Waldorf Astoria Sydney – the first of its kind in Australia – the hotel will be located alongside Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia’s premium residential tower, One Circular Quay, at the site of the former Gold Fields House.
The One Circular Quay residences and Waldorf Astoria Sydney are positioned to become one of the world’s most desired places to live and stay.


Designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates, the 220-room hotel will redefine luxury accommodation, offering unrivalled views across Sydney Harbour, the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Guests will have access to luxury amenities including restaurants, spa and wellness facilities, indoor pool, ballroom and function spaces, boardrooms, and a rooftop bar and restaurant.


As part of the agreement, Fiveight is also acquiring approximately 430sqm of ground floor retail across the hotel and residential buildings, which are being developed by Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia and constructed by Lendlease.


One Circular Quay offers 158 residences, including six sub-penthouses on levels 50-55 and a three-level penthouse which will boast five bedrooms, a private lift, floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and a north-facing swimming pool and terrace.


In July 2022, Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia formed a joint venture to acquire the One Circular Quay development in Sydney for c.$850 million*. Mitsubishi Estate Asia holds a 66.7 per cent interest in the joint venture.


Construction of the development is scheduled to commence early March and is anticipated to complete in late 2026.

Tom Mackellar, Managing Director Development Lendlease Australia, said “This landmark transaction with Fiveight is a rapid execution of our Circular Quay strategy and a major milestone for the precinct’s revitalisation, bringing us one step closer to transforming the centrepiece of Sydney’s spectacular harbour.

“Alongside Australia’s first Waldorf Astoria, the residences at One Circular Quay represent a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity in luxury harbourside living with local buyers already claiming their stake in Sydney’s most prestigious and sought-after address.”


Yuzo Nishiyama, Head of Australia, Mitsubishi Estate Asia, said “We are thrilled to be working closely with Fiveight on realising this world-class hotel at Australia’s symbolic harbour, and delivering a unique and unforgettable staying experience. We are determined to deliver the One Circular Quay project, formed by Australia’s first Waldorf Astoria, and the luxury residences, to further rejuvenate the greater Circular Quay precinct.”
The hotel will be developed as Australia’s first Waldorf Astoria, to be named Waldorf Astoria Sydney.
As part of the deal, Fiveight is also acquiring the retail space on ground level of the hotel and the Lendlease’s residential building, One Circular Quay.

Michael Simpson Managing Director CBRE Capital Markets Hotels, told The Hotel Conversation, “We are privileged to have represented two of the world’s largest and most accomplished developers Lendlease and Mitsubishi Estate Asia to facilitate this landmark transaction”


“The Hotel was highly coveted among domestic and international buyers, which isn’t surprising given it sits at the northern gateway to the Sydney CBD and commands never to be built out “postcard” views of “the three icons” – the Harbour to the heads, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, added Mr Simpson.


Mr Simpson further commented, The Sydney luxury hotel market is “coming of age” with the recent introduction of the Crown, the impending opening of Capella Sydney, the W Sydney later this year and now one of the world’s most renowned and highly coveted pinnacle luxury brands, Waldorf Astoria.


The agents that managed the sale are Sam McVay from McVay Real Estate and Michael Simpson from CBRE Hotels.

*c.$800 million in up front and deferred consideration, with an additional $50 million payment subject to certain project outcomes.