Courtyard by Marriott is heading back to Sydney, but not to the city’s CBD. Instead, Courtyard by Marriott will return via Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with a new hotel planned for Crows Nest. The 100-room property is set to open in late 2027.
The new-build, Courtyard by Marriott Sydney Crows Nest will sit within Deicorp’s $640 million Falcon & Alexander mixed-use precinct, with independent operator Trilogy Hotels managing the property.
The signing marks the brand’s re-entry into Australia’s largest city, adding to its footprint in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Darwin.
“Sydney remains one of our most important markets in Australia, and the return of the Courtyard by Marriott brand to the city is a significant milestone,” Marriott International’s Director of Hotel Development for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Tristan Cooper said.
“We believe the hotel will generate strong demand and contribute to precinct activation through its contemporary guest offering, and we look forward to seeing the entire precinct come to life.”
Designed as part of a “vertical village”, the development will blend residential, retail and hospitality in one location. The hotel will occupy the first three levels.
Facilities are expected to include a restaurant, bar, meeting space and gym, targeting both business and leisure travellers. Guest rooms will feature flexible workspaces and high-speed connectivity for short and extended stays.
Located near public transport – including the Crows Nest Metro station – and local dining hubs, the project aims to tap into growing demand for well-connected urban stays beyond the city centre.
“Sydney’s North Shore is rapidly becoming a vibrant extension of the CBD through new transport connections, and this hotel will deliver for our owners, create opportunities for our teams, and provide experiences for guests in one of Sydney’s most dynamic emerging precincts,” Trilogy Hotels CEO Scott Boyes remarked.
Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri OAM said the location would be a natural fit for the property.
“Crows Nest has always attracted people who value connectivity, great food and a strong village atmosphere,” he said.
“The brand speaks to today’s travellers – efficient, design-led and deeply connected to place, and adds another layer of activity and amenity to the precinct.”
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