The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

Character and identity

Set on the edge of the CBD in three converted 18th-century warehouses, Old No. 77 trades on its industrial bones: exposed brick, dark wood floors, and a retro façade sign that signals the independent, boutique sensibility inside. Rotating art exhibitions and considered lighting lift what could be a familiar warehouse-conversion template. The 167 rooms are scattered across the buildings, with Compère Lapin, the Caribbean-leaning brasserie of pigs' ears and curried goat, anchoring the food programme alongside a strong cocktail bar and a lobby coffee operation, Tout La. Service is casual, young, and plugged into the city's restaurant and music scene.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this place apart is that the converted-warehouse concept feels genuinely considered rather than gimmicky, with Compère Lapin giving it real culinary weight. Book it if you want personality and a good meal downstairs over uniformed polish. A standard room is fine for the design; pay up only if you need more space, and aim for shoulder season to dodge festival pricing.