Last Updated on 25/10/2023 by Candles Recharge

Candles Recharge Client Spotlight – 57 Hotel- Surry Hills

Candles Recharge is proud to be 57 Hotel’s choice for their candle light needs, with them using our commercial quality rechargeable tea light candles in their stunning black and gold lobby. As such I wanted to go to the hotel to take some photo’s of the candles in use and to interview them about the hotel and their experience with my products. When I approached the hotel about doing the shoot & interview, I was greeted with a very enthusiastic response from Nicole, the general manager of the hotel. It wasn’t long and the shoot was scheduled. This enthusiasm and warmth, extended to when I was there for the shoot and afterward as well. As a supplier to a business, I have to commend Nicole on how well she treated me. The entire experience has been an absolute pleasure. And I can only imagine that this is just how well the guests at the hotel are treated. Based on this experience I will say that the hotel will be around for a long time with that level of customer service. Name: Nicole Xanthos Title/ Position: General Manager Business Info: 57 Hotel P/L; 57 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010; Ph: 02 9011 5757 W: 57 Hotel Q: How long have you been in business? A: 57 Hotel opened in March 2015, so we have been operating for nearly 15 months. Q: Who is your target market? A: Our guests are generally in Media, IT, Fashion and Entertainment that have businesses in the Surry Hills precinct. Q: What interior design style/ interior experience have you created? A: 57 Hotel is the haven for boutique hotel lovers. We are not mainstream, our sole focus is on our guests and their experience. 57 Hotel is a 92-room boutique hotel and is aptly named as it denotes both the building’s location (57 Foveaux Street) and its design influence. The Hotel’s branding mirrors that of the famous 1970s New York club, Studio 54. We have aspects of the 70’s whilst keeping true to our urban footprint. Q: Why/How did the rechargeable candles fit into what you wanted to achieve with the interior design/ interior experience? A: The Hotel’s entrance is understated with a magnificent liquid gold wave ceiling as the main feature. In the sunken lobby guests are treated to eye-catching interiors with contemporary decor and interesting views of those passing by. At night the lobby transforms into a New York styled haven with compliments to the rechargeable candles. Q: What tipped your decision towards choosing Candles Recharge candles? A: We wanted to create an ambience without compromising on safety to our guests and staff, Candles Recharge’s rechargeable tea light candles were the perfect fit. Q: Since using the candles, what have you found to be the biggest strengths of the product? A: From an aesthetics perspective they delivered in the mood that we wanted to create. Operationally we love that they are rechargeable and we don’t have to change the batteries. Q: Since using the candles, what have you found to be the biggest weaknesses of the product? A: None – we love them. Once again thank you to 57 Hotel and to their stellar General Manager Nicole Xanthos for the shoot and the interview. And no matter if you are a local or a traveler, book yourself in there for a night and experience the cool 70s vibe and outstanding customer service that the hotel provides.

• Danielle Winters, Owner, Candles Recharge