Adina gears up for UK debut while revamping Sydney site

UK/Australia: TFE Hotels’ aparthotel brand Adina will debut in the UK on 10 November in Cambridge while the group starts a multimillion renovation of Adina Darling Harbour.

The Hobson Cambridge by Adina will open with 56 keys, public spaces and a meeting room, with a restaurant concept Oz & Isle due to be revealed later this autumn. 

Ray Goertz, regional general manager UK for Adina Aparthotels, said: “From its medieval origins to its Victorian reinvention and now its 21st-century transformation, The Hobson Cambridge by Adina stands as a living testament to the city’s layered history. We chose Cambridge not only for its heritage but also because it is one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities – a global hub where knowledge, culture, and innovation thrive. It’s the perfect place to open an apartment hotel that invites guests not just to stay, but to become part of Cambridge’s exciting future.”

Moritz Klein, head of operations EU and UK for Adina, added: “The opening of The Hobson Cambridge by Adina represents a significant milestone for TFE as we establish a presence in the United Kingdom. Cambridge, with its exceptional heritage and reputation as a centre of knowledge, culture, and innovation, provides the ideal setting for our apartment-hotel concept. By restoring and reimagining this historic landmark, we are not only preserving its character but also creating a contemporary space where guests can enjoy the freedom and comfort of apartment living alongside the service and hospitality that define TFE.”

Back in Australia where TFE is headquartered, Adina Darling Harbour is set to undergo a multimillion renovation led by architectural firm Bates Smart. 

Originally developed as part of the King Street Wharf precinct, the 114-room first opened ahead of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. 

TFE Hotels’ group chief operating officer, Chris Sedgwick, said: “Today, Darling Harbour has transformed into one of Sydney’s most vibrant lifestyle precincts, offering guests proximity to Barangaroo, Town Hall, the ICC, iconic Sydney attractions and events. Likewise, this large-scale refurbishment marks a significant repositioning of the hotel and reflects our forward-thinking vision for the Adina brand and for the wider precinct.

“The kitchen is the heart of the home, and our interior architects have designed spaces where our Adina guests can entertain, relax, and feel at ease, whether in their apartment or in the hotel’s lobby lounge. It’s an approach that is really resonating with our guests at our newly opened Adina Town Hall in Sydney.”

Brenton Gibbs, interior designer at Bates Smart, said: “The narrative for Adina Darling Harbour is about soft tranquil harbour colours, organic forms and a harbour side connection that can be seen in fabrics, artworks, and paint colours. This casual relaxed approach has also been extended into public areas including the reception, pool area, meeting rooms and onsite restaurant and bar.”

The aparthotel will close during the transformation and is set to reopen mid-2026. 

Highlights:

• Adina Aparthotels will make its UK debut on 10 November with the opening of The Hobson Cambridge by Adina

• The 56-key property will feature public spaces, a meeting room, and a restaurant concept Oz & Isle

• Meanwhile in Australia, Adina Darling Harbour will undergo a multimillion-dollar renovation led by Bates Smart

• The Sydney aparthotel will close this month and reopen in mid-2026