Harry's
Sydney, Australia
Built 1912 · Last completed renovation 2025
↻ Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
Harry's in Sydney was last renovated in 2025, and originally built in 1912 (sourced renovations: 2015, 2025). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.7/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2035
In about 9 years (≈10-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Sydney, Australia
Timeline
1912
Building constructed (originally Macquarie Hotel)
2014
Rebranded as Hotel Harry from Macquarie Hotel
2015
Reopened after major renovation with boutique hotel rooms
2025
Major renovation from May 18 to November 1, 2025
2025
Reopened November 2025 with refreshed interiors and culinary focus
2025
Renamed to Harry's (shortened from Hotel Harry)
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 2025 renovation
“Hotel Harry will be closed for renovations from the 18th May – 1st November 2025”— source · retrieved 2026-06-25
“Hotel Harry has reopened following a significant renovation that balances heritage charm with contemporary design”— source · retrieved 2026-06-25
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
3★
Built
Sourced1912
Last completed renovation
Estimated2025
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2015–2025). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
0/3 · 0%
- ○ Operating brand
- ○ Management / operator
- ○ Ownership
Signal
Brand / operator transition
A rebrand or new operator may be underway — verify current management before contact.
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Hotel Harry will be closed for renovations from the 18th May – 1st November 2025”
“Hotel Harry has reopened following a significant renovation that balances heritage charm with contemporary design”
“Hotel Harry has reopened after a massive renovation and now goes by Harry's, with a modern upgrade”
“Reopened in mid-2015, Hotel Harry, an Ascend Collection Hotel offers comfortable suites”
“The century old Macquarie Hotel on the corner of Goulburn Street and Wentworth Avenue in Surry Hills unveils its new look this week. It is relaunching as Hotel Harry”
“Originally built in 1912 this building has been artfully restored”
“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.”
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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 2025. 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 2025.
What is the Chrono Score of Harry's?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.7/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.