Greek-Australian Owners Bring Oxford Street’s Golden Mile Back to Life

Situated successful the bosom of the Oxford Street Village Centre adjacent Sydney CBD astatine 1–11 Oxford Street, Paddington, the historical tract of 25Hours Hotel The Olympia has agelong been a cornerstone of the city’s taste life. Originally location to Marshall’s Paddington Brewery, it was replaced by West’s Olympia Pictures successful 1911, becoming a destination for Sydney movie lovers for astir 50 years. In the 1990s, it hosted the Grand Pacific Blue Room, 1 of the city’s hottest nightclubs.

The erstwhile West Olympia was renamed the Odeon successful 1959. Credit: John Alfred

Now, the gathering is entering a caller epoch arsenic a starring leisure and manner precinct nether the Boston Global and Central Element partnership.

The Boston Global Group is owned by the Moss and Cooney families, who person links to Australian-Greek heritage.
The tract was antecedently managed by The Greek Club, which nurtured it arsenic a societal and taste hub for Sydney’s Greek community.

One of Sydney’s earliest cinemas: the West’s Olympia opened successful 1911. Credit: Kino magazine 

25Hours Hotel The Olympia, portion of the Accor Hotels group, officially opened connected 25 September 2025, with bookings disposable now. The section assemblage volition beryllium among the archetypal to acquisition the edifice done a special events program planned to coincide with the opening. Rates commencement from $399 per night.

City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore praised the premix of historical quality and playful modern touches, from a foyer riffing connected the aged summons container to floors resembling pinkish Mardi Gras confetti.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore emphasised however the edifice opening contributes to a broader taste and economical revival, bringing vibrancy, jobs, and renewed enactment to the Golden Mile.

The edifice features 5 street-accessible eating and amusement venues, including Monica rooftop barroom and edifice with views to Taylor Square and the Harbour Bridge; Jacob the Angel, the archetypal Lune Croissanterie retail venue extracurricular its ain shops; cocktail and vino barroom The Mulwray; and Palomar restaurant.

Scott Bolles has announced that Mitch Orr, a erstwhile Kiln cook and Sydney local, volition service arsenic Culinary Director, overseeing the trio of Studio Paskin venues making their Sydney debut successful the hotel.

The hotel’s design is the effect of a collaboration betwixt Tonkin Zulaikha Greer, Indyk Architects, led by Shelley Indyk, and Woods Bagot, creating a abstraction that celebrates heritage, craftsmanship, and taste identity. Lifestyle collaborations with Sorry Thanks I Love You, Kreafunk, Soeder, Samova, Canvasco, and Freitag bring fashion, music, art, and plan into the 25Hours experience.

Moore described the Olympia arsenic a catalyst for Oxford Street’s revitalisation. “It’s connected the cusp of transformation. Our motorcycle lanes person already gone in,” she said. Council initiatives encouraging assemblage and taste spaces are besides portion of the area’s rejuvenation.

With Greek-Australian ownership, world-class design, a divers eating scene, and heavy respect for the section LGBTQ and taste history, 25Hours Hotel The Olympia signals a bold caller section for Oxford Street’s Golden Mile—making it a must-visit destination for locals and travellers alike.

Greek City Times volition beryllium bringing you a afloat reappraisal of 25Hours Hotel The Olympia successful the coming weeks.