Harry's
Sydney, Australia
Built 1912 · Last completed renovation 2026
Harry's in Sydney was last renovated in 2026, and originally built in 1912 (sourced renovations: 2015, 2026). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.9/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2037
In about 11 years (≈11-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Sydney, Australia
Timeline
1912
Hotel opened as Harry's
2013
The Point Group took over management
2015
Building artfully restored, reopened as Hotel Harry Ascend Collection
2026
Major renovation completed, reopened as Harry's with new culinary focus
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
What changed in the 2026 renovation
“Built in 1912, Hotel Harry (now just Harry's) has copped a major renovation and a brand new first-floor bistro where nothing's off the table – including menu specials from $15.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-15
“Hotel Harry has reopened following a significant renovation that balances heritage charm with contemporary design, while also entering the next chapter with a sharper culinary focus.”— source · retrieved 2026-09-15
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
3★
Built
Sourced1912
Last completed renovation
Sourced2026
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2015–2026). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Built in 1912, Hotel Harry (now just Harry's) has copped a major renovation and a brand new first-floor bistro where nothing's off the table – including menu specials from $15.”
“Hotel Harry has reopened following a significant renovation that balances heritage charm with contemporary design, while also entering the next chapter with a sharper culinary focus.”
“Reopened in mid-2015, Hotel Harry, an Ascend Collection Hotel”
“In 2013, The Point Group took the helm, steering the beloved venue through years of live music, chef pop-ups, and late-night parties”
“'Hotel Harry' is a throwback to the buildings first name when it opened in 1912.”
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Frequently asked
When was Harry's built?+
Harry's (Sydney, Australia) was built in 1912.
How old is Harry's?+
Harry's is 114 years old — it was built in 1912 and last renovated in 2026. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Harry's last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2026.
What is the Chrono Score of Harry's?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.9/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.