Carrington Hotel

Katoomba: Visit and explore it's amazing history. The Carrington Hotel in Katoomba is one of the Blue Mountains’ most enduring landmarks. Built in 1882 by Sydney hotelier Harry George Rowell and opened in 1883 as the Great Western Hotel, it was renamed after Lord Carrington, the Governor of New South Wales, who stayed there in 1887. Designed by architect John Kirkpatrick, the hotel’s hilltop position made it a centerpiece for visitors arriving by train.​ Renowned for luxury and innovation, it included one of the earliest power stations in the region, supplying electricity to Katoomba from 1910. Under Sir James Joynton Smith, its early 20th‑century expansions gave it the Art Nouveau elegance seen today. After closing in 1985, The Carrington was meticulously restored and reopened, earning State Heritage listing in 1999. It remains the only surviving 19th‑century grand resort hotel in New South Wales, embodying Katoomba’s golden era of mountain tourism. https://www.facebook.com/thecarringtonhotel