Experience Art Deco in Leeton

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Leeton’s rich heritage with a stay at Rooms of Renown, a boutique Art Deco hotel celebrating the elegance and charm of the era. From original architectural details to thoughtfully curated interiors, our heritage accommodation offers a unique way to experience Leeton’s Deco legacy.

The significance of Art Deco

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  • Rooms of Renown is a carefully restored Art Deco hotel housed in a 1915 heritage building that once operated as the Renown Refreshment Rooms. Our apartments embrace the elegance and bold character of the Art Deco era. Each space has been thoughtfully designed with vintage-inspired furnishings, geometric patterns, rich textures and period lighting, creating a true Art Deco experience while incorporating luxury and modern comforts.

  • Guests at Rooms of Renown will be surrounded by Art Deco design elements, from original pressed tin ceilings and polished timber floorboards to carefully curated décor that celebrates the era’s signature style.

    Bold wallpapers, luxurious fabrics, streamlined furnishings and opulent lighting fixtures all reflect the glamour and sophistication of the 1920s and ’30s. Every apartment offers a unique take on Art Deco charm, whether it’s The Panaretto Parlour's moody elegance, The Enterprise Suite's vibrant character or the quirky jungle-inspired The Gilded Globe.

  • The best time for Art Deco enthusiasts to visit Leeton is during Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival, held annually in July. This vibrant event celebrates Leeton’s stunning Art Deco architecture with a packed programme of heritage tours, vintage markets, live music, exhibitions, themed workshops and period-style celebrations. 

    If you'd like to visit during quieter times, our Art Deco hotel offers a timeless escape where you can immerse yourself in Leeton’s heritage and explore its stunning architecture at your own pace year-round.

  • Rooms of Renown is located in the heart of Leeton, providing direct access to the town’s Art Deco heritage. Guests can step outside our Art Deco hotel and explore many of Leeton’s architectural highlights on foot. The Roxy Theatre and Mountford Park are just a short stroll away, while the Hydro Hotel and other historical shopfronts with Art Deco detailing are also within easy reach.

Art Deco was a popular design movement of the 1920s and ’30s, which developed into a major style in Western Europe and the United States during the 1930s.

The trend originated from the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes—a world fair held in Paris in 1925—which showcased new and upcoming architecture, interior decoration and fashion. Characterised by sleek geometric forms and anti-traditional elegance, the movement symbolised the new spirit of the 20th Century. It represented increasing freedom in design, especially for women.

Why Leeton is known for its Art Deco architecture and history

Much of the Leeton township was constructed during the two world wars, leaving a legacy of many beautiful deco-style buildings. Touches of the Art Deco era can be seen throughout the town, such as ornate parapets across shopfronts, stepped entranceways, patterned tiles, pressed metal on ceilings, glazed windows, and wooden linings. The historical Hydro Hotel (1919) and Roxy Theatre (1930) are classic examples of Leeton’s stunning Art Deco architecture.

Today, Leeton is home to Australia’s largest Art Deco Festival. Held annually in July, the festival celebrates the town’s stunning Art Deco architecture and features an extensive programme of exhibitions, markets, music, workshops, and more. Not staying for the festival but still love Art Deco? Visit the iconic Roxy Theatre, the picturesque Mountford Park or take Leeton’s self-guided Art Deco Heritage tour to uncover the stories behind the period buildings that make up Leeton’s Art Deco landscape. For more about Leeton’s Art Deco heritage, see www.visitleeton.com.au

Interested in Rooms of Renown’s Art Deco influence? Find out more about our beautiful building’s heritage and how we’ve brought this Art Deco hotel back to life.