Moxy Hotels debuts in Australia
Marriott Bonvoy’s Moxy Hotels has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking the brand’s debut in Australia.
Located in Sydney suburb Mascot, the 301-bedroom hotel has been designed by Canadian Maed Collective, who have brought to life a property inspired by Mascot’s industrial and Art Deco heritage.
The hotel’s façade is distinguished by a striking public art mural created by local artist Elliott Routledge, while the artist has also created a sculpture that celebrates Moxy’s Play On spirit, rising from a podium on level four of the hotel.
The lobby – designed as a multi-functional work and interactive social space – sees exposed ceilings, wrought iron beams and natural materials channel the feel of a converted warehouse, paying homage to Mascot’s historic factory buildings. Within the lobby is also the Living Room, a laid-back communal space filled with a curated collection of eclectic and nostalgic pieces, including a 1970s photobooth and reclaimed vintage lounge chairs.
The industrial-chic guestrooms combine functionality and flexibility with edgy detail. Designed to maximise space, modular furniture including Moxy’s signature Stellar Works foldable workspace desks and chairs finds home alongside unique touches like motion-activated LED lights and a retro phone where guests can listen to a themed bedtime story. On guestroom walls, artwork from Sydney creator Evi O tells tales of Mascot’s history, with an abstract take on the area’s historic market gardens and renowned local Australian fauna.
“We are thrilled to continue to grow our global portfolio and introduce the energetic Moxy brand to Australia with the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport,” said Matthew Boettcher, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of Moxy Hotels. “Sydney is a city of iconic attractions and urban excitement, making it the perfect destination for a spirited brand like Moxy. We look forward to welcoming our fun-hunters to this world-class city and experience Moxy’s young-at-heart spirit and disruptive hotel experience.”
Moxy Sydney Airport’s F&B options include Bar Moxy, a relaxed workspace by day and social hub by night, and streetside café Little Baxter – an homage to the Australian Milk Bar. The hotel also features five meeting studios for private events.
