
We are able to offer a variety of spaces that can cater from 20 up to 400 people. From corporate events, birthday parties and social drinks, we can accommodate your every need.
The Roof top beer garden is an ideal outdoor function space with a very modern design and enough cover for 100 people. Kippax cocktail lounge, one level below the Roof top beer garden, is a modern and elegant room, that can be sectioned off to allow for multiple usage. Lounge areas are relaxed and private and ideal for a more intimate gathering.
Recent functions include Westpac, Ernst & Young, Australian Navy, AHA (Australian Hotels Association), Jetstar, KPMG, TAB, KENO, Fosters, Bacardi, The Australian, Daily Telegraph, SBS and RTA. See below for more information and testimonials.
If you are interested in holding your next event here please contact Cameron on 9211 3462 for more information or to make an appointment to view function rooms. Alternatively email us at aurora@thomashotels.com.au
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Testimonials Cameron, Just wanted to thank you and your staff for the wonderful work function you helped us organise. Everyone had a great night and the whole process was made very easy for us thanks to you guys. We will keep you in mind for our next function. Beck Australian Navy 02-07-10
Hi Cameron, I would like to thankyou so much for the great hospitality on Saturday night. The team and yourself at the Aurora Hotel were amazing and I absolutely loved the venue as well as all my guests. Compliments to the chefs aswell, the food was terrific. Thankyou so much again for contributing to my 21st. I wont forget it. Kind regards Kirsty Caetano 22-05-10
Cameron and staff, Brendon and I would like to thank you for having us yesterday for our engagement party on the roof top. What an amazing venue! Your staff were ever so friendly and courteous and willing to help us out with anything we needed. It ticked all the boxes and really made our engagement party that extra special occasion. We had people coming up to us all day saying how much they loved the venue and the party. I will be reccomending your place to anybody i speak too from now on! Thank you :) Annie & Brendon 31-01-10
Cameron, We all had an excellent night, thankyou. Everyone commented how great the location was and the amount and quality of food. Thanks Cameron, we appreciate everything you have done for us. Regards, Michael Lescesin Graduate Architect/Urban Designer Olsson & Associates Architechts Pty Ltd 10-12-09
Hi Cameron / Chris, Firstly just wanted to let you know that we had a great time at the Aurora Hotel for our end of year Xmas party and you guys did a great job. Much appreciate the service & hospitality you provided. Thanks once again. Regards Joe Mouawad KENO 03-12-09
Dear Cameron, I just wanted to thank you for my awesome party last Sunday. Dane, Ben, Jacinta were so friendly and fun, and definitely added a lot to my party. Everything went smoothly, and I was very happy with how it all went!!!! All my friends agreed that it was a night to definitely remember! Aurora Hotel is the best venue!!! Thanks so much again, Carolyn Wijaya 22-11-09
Hi Cameron, A MASSIVE THANK YOU for how wonderful everything was on Saturday night. The bar staff were excellent, Chris was great and the food was amazing! It couldn’t have been any more perfect. Heath got a personal thanks from our Managing Director for suggesting The Aurora Hotel. Thank you thank you thank you!!! Kind Regards, Sarah Bowling Business Development Manager - NSW World Courier (Aust) Pty Ltd 21-11-09
Hi Cameron, I just wanted to thank you for all your help and assistance for Holly's 21st last saturday night. David and I were really happy with the way the party went and your advice and organisational skills went a long way to making it the success it was. Our friends thought it was a great venue and were complimentary about the food, so I imagine some more business should come your way! Penny Griffith 24-10-09
Hey Cameron, Mate once again an awesome night at your hotel. Everything ran smoothly and we had a great party. We're glad we have found a venue so conviniently located as all our guests have found it really easy to find! And the comments I got about the food was nothing but great. Cheers and thanks once again for all your help John Bones 24-10-09
Hi Cameron, I wanted to thank you and your staff for such a fantastic night. My birthday party was so easy to organise with your help. The food was wonderful, please thank the chef for me on such fresh and tasty treats i didn't get to eat every dish but my guests were raving on about how yummy it was. Please thank Pixie and Tim on their awesome bar service on the night. Such a pleasure to have happy fun people serving and keeping peoplein line with minimum fuss. Needless to say the cocktails were going down a treat!!! Every guest commented on how great the venue was and how nice and cosy a rooftop could be on a cold winters night. I have no hesitation on recommending the Aurora Hotel for any type of function! Thanks again it was a pleasure dealing with you. kind regards Tina Garufi 11-07-09
Hi Cameron, I wanted to thank you and your staff for the professionalism you displayed towards us. I would especially like to commend Veronica who went out of her way to assist us during the day with the equipment. Thanks again for your help regards Malcolm 23-05-09
Hi Cameron, Everyone had a great time, and I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the oasis that is your rooftop bar in the middle of Surry Hills. The food was great and the bar staff were extremely helpful. Thanks to you and your team! regards Astrid Lee Ernst & Young 18-09-08
Cameron, Thanks for a great night on Saturday. The staff were friendly, the food was awesome and everything went on without a hitch. Everyone had a great time and loved the venue. regards Kristen Dagg Promo Producer Foxtel 06-09-08
Cameron, Just a quick note to thank you and your staff for a great day on Friday. Everyone was very impressed with the venue and commented on the great day we all had. The weather was certainly very kind to us and the rooftop was just perfect. Once again thanks for everything. regards Hans Rupp 27-06-08
Cameron, A very big thank you for you and your staff last night it was fantastic. Please thank Charles and his kitchen staff the food was first class. Once again Cameron well done regards David Hastie Business Development Manager Australian Hotels Association (NSW) 17-06-08



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