Universal Hotels

UNIVERSAL GO MOKO FOR EXPANSION WEST

Posted on October 1st, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Universal Hotels has taken another step in its expansion plans with acquisition of the top-performing Moko Hotel in Eastwood, from veteran hotelier Paul Dirou. Opening late 2014 as a modern Korean restaurant with a hotel licence, Moko has evolved into

UNIVERSAL SWAPS NEWTOWN FOR LORD BOB

Posted on July 16th, 2025 by Clyde Mooney
Universal Hotels has exchanged its thumping Newtown Hotel for the iconic Lord Roberts in Darlinghurst, in a deal valued at around $20 million. The Newtown Hotel resides on a high exposure 700+sqm corner of the bustling King Street retail and

UNIVERSAL TAKES TEMPE VIA THE RIVERVIEW

Posted on September 30th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Kospetas family’s Universal Hotel Group has executed a coup in Tempe with acquisition of staunch local the Riverview Hotel. Situated in Sydney’s inner west, roughly 10 kilometres southwest of the CBD, it features a popular sports bar, bistro, function

THE MILL COMPLETES UNIVERSAL SWAP

Posted on August 30th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Kospetas family has bookended its portfolio swap-shuffle with Barham Hamarashid, completing the off-market sale of The Mill in Bondi Junction, following exchange on the Evening Star. What was the Mill Hill Hotel was a modest two-storey premise previously owned

NEW UNIVERSAL SEES NEWTOWN TO MARKET

Posted on August 21st, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Continuing its portfolio shake-up, Universal Hotels is selling the Newtown Hotel in Sydney’s inner west, meeting the surging market for high cashflow operations. Well located at the gateway to the famed and vibrant King Street retail and entertainment strip, the

UNIVERSAL CATCHES AN EVENING STAR

Posted on August 7th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Colourful stalwart of Surry Hills the Evening Star has been snatched by the Kospetas family’s cosmic Universal Hotels. The Evening Star holds history attendant with the precinct, once home to media and newspaper tycoons partaking of its liquid offerings. Located

UNIVERSAL MOVING IN AND OUT

Posted on May 17th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
Universal has reshuffled the portfolio, taking up residence in the Palace of Haymarket, and calling an end to play at the Bat & Ball in Redfern. Built 1877, the Palace is one of three three-storey heritage Sydney buildings at the

UNIVERSAL LIFTS THE TEMPO IN TEMPE

Posted on April 12th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney
The Kospetas family’s Universal Hotels has consolidated its broadened appeal with a multi-million-dollar renovation of suburban landmark the Tempe Hotel. A hotel was first established on the Princes Highway site in 1856, and the current two-storey brick building was constructed

LOUD AND PROUD: IMPY GOES UNIVERSAL

Posted on September 15th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
Universal has put its touch of flare on party palace The Imperial of Erskineville, revealing a revamped icon to burst back into the limelight. The ‘jeujed’ dancing queen of the inner west has reportedly been painted “shades of fabulous” with

UNIVERSAL UNVEILS DARLING PAVILION

Posted on August 17th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
The award-winning Universal Hotels has opened a brand-new CBD pub in the heart of Darling Quarter, unveiling Darling Pavilion. Located at the foot of Tumbalong Park – a short walk over the footbridge from the CBD – the pavilion-style pub