Located in the lively Darlinghurst neighborhood near Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross, the Kirketon Hotel Sydney is a 40-room, art-inspired boutique hotel that fuses contemporary style with classic Parisian influences. The rooms have sophisticated decor, crisp white bedding, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, DVD players, and flat-screen TVs -- but they're a bit dark, and bathrooms need updating (the tile grout is dirty, and the odd showerheads are stuck to the ceiling). Standard Rooms are tiny, and are meant for single occupancy. The hotel itself lacks a fitness center, but guests are offered free access to a nearby gym. The speakeasy-styled cocktail bar, Eau de Vie, is a definite highlight -- it's one of the trendiest spots in the city.
Located in the lively Darlinghurst neighborhood near Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross, the Kirketon Hotel Sydney is a 40-room, art-inspired boutique hotel that fuses contemporary style with classic Parisian influences. The rooms have sophisticated decor, crisp white bedding, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, DVD players, and flat-screen TVs -- but they're a bit dark, and bathrooms need updating (the tile grout is dirty, and the odd showerheads are stuck to the ceiling). Standard Rooms are tiny, and are meant for single occupancy. The hotel itself lacks a fitness center, but guests are offered free access to a nearby gym. The speakeasy-styled cocktail bar, Eau de Vie, is a definite highlight -- it's one of the trendiest spots in the city.
Set in a soaring 32-floor tower, this upscale Marriott is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, a short walk from the trendy The Rocks neighborhood and iconic Sydney Harbour. The hotel has a few personalities -- not all of them utterly contemporary -- though rooms are sharp, bright, and modern, and many feature superb views. While the hotel offers a great breakfast options, they're expensive and not included in room rates. In-room Wi-Fi also costs extra. Health facilities -- including a pool, sauna, and fitness center -- are adequate but a tad underwhelming, and a more impressive rooftop pool with panoramic views can be found at the nearby Mantra 2 Bond Street.
Set in a soaring 32-floor tower, this upscale Marriott is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, a short walk from the trendy The Rocks neighborhood and iconic Sydney Harbour. The hotel has a few personalities -- not all of them utterly contemporary -- though rooms are sharp, bright, and modern, and many feature superb views. While the hotel offers a great breakfast options, they're expensive and not included in room rates. In-room Wi-Fi also costs extra. Health facilities -- including a pool, sauna, and fitness center -- are adequate but a tad underwhelming, and a more impressive rooftop pool with panoramic views can be found at the nearby Mantra 2 Bond Street.
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is a luxury, executive hotel in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) that caters primarily to business travelers. A variety of lodging options are available, from smaller, more affordable rooms with comfy office chairs and work desks to a Presidential Suite with a kitchen and dining/meeting room. There are also a swimming pool, steam room, well-equipped gym, and two restaurants, one of which offers a varied breakfast buffet and popular afternoon tea. The hotel has eight event spaces for up to 200 people, and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Travelers looking for more extensive business facilities may want to check out the nearby Sofitel, which has a massive ballroom for up to 1,200 guests, though lacks a pool and charges for Wi-Fi.
The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is a luxury, executive hotel in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) that caters primarily to business travelers. A variety of lodging options are available, from smaller, more affordable rooms with comfy office chairs and work desks to a Presidential Suite with a kitchen and dining/meeting room. There are also a swimming pool, steam room, well-equipped gym, and two restaurants, one of which offers a varied breakfast buffet and popular afternoon tea. The hotel has eight event spaces for up to 200 people, and offers free Wi-Fi throughout. Travelers looking for more extensive business facilities may want to check out the nearby Sofitel, which has a massive ballroom for up to 1,200 guests, though lacks a pool and charges for Wi-Fi.
The Russell Hotel is no ordinary three-pearl historic hotel: it's well known for being haunted. Beyond the generally amicable ghosts, the hotel’s biggest draw is its priceless spot in the heart of the historic Rocks. A free cold breakfast, two bars, and a rooftop garden are additional perks. While most of the 30 charming rooms lack air-conditioning and some have shared bathrooms, they’re clean and feature flat-screen TVs, kettles, and some minibars. For something less haunted, compare the prices at the nearby Bed and Breakfast Sydney Harbour which has a free hot and cold breakfast and air-conditioned rooms.
The Russell Hotel is no ordinary three-pearl historic hotel: it's well known for being haunted. Beyond the generally amicable ghosts, the hotel’s biggest draw is its priceless spot in the heart of the historic Rocks. A free cold breakfast, two bars, and a rooftop garden are additional perks. While most of the 30 charming rooms lack air-conditioning and some have shared bathrooms, they’re clean and feature flat-screen TVs, kettles, and some minibars. For something less haunted, compare the prices at the nearby Bed and Breakfast Sydney Harbour which has a free hot and cold breakfast and air-conditioned rooms.
There are 122 rooms at this mid-range property that’s set in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District. It’s a great location for exploring the city, and the area is filled with shops and restaurants. Rooms are fairly modern, if bland and compact, and some bathrooms look tired. The big draw of this hotel is the rooftop pool and sundeck, which has fantastic panoramic views of the city and the harbor. The hotel doesn't offer mush else, though, and it’s worth comparing with the nearby Hyde Park Inn Sydney which has a restaurant on site, plus free parking and breakfast.
There are 122 rooms at this mid-range property that’s set in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District. It’s a great location for exploring the city, and the area is filled with shops and restaurants. Rooms are fairly modern, if bland and compact, and some bathrooms look tired. The big draw of this hotel is the rooftop pool and sundeck, which has fantastic panoramic views of the city and the harbor. The hotel doesn't offer mush else, though, and it’s worth comparing with the nearby Hyde Park Inn Sydney which has a restaurant on site, plus free parking and breakfast.
The York by Swiss-Belhotel is centrally located, close to many main attractions, public transportation, and Sydney’s Central Business District. The hotel is well suited for business travelers, but is especially ideal for extended stays and families. All 150 apartment-style rooms are spacious and fully equipped with nice “home away from home” amenities, such as kitchens, washers and dryers, separate baths and showers, dining and lounge areas, Internet access, and open-air balconies (though not all afford good views of the city). While all units are clean and comfortable, some are in much better condition than others, with newer furnishings and appliances, and more stylish decor. The older rooms feel basic and outdated. On-site, there’s a little garden, outdoor heated pool, and a Japanese noodle bar.
The York by Swiss-Belhotel is centrally located, close to many main attractions, public transportation, and Sydney’s Central Business District. The hotel is well suited for business travelers, but is especially ideal for extended stays and families. All 150 apartment-style rooms are spacious and fully equipped with nice “home away from home” amenities, such as kitchens, washers and dryers, separate baths and showers, dining and lounge areas, Internet access, and open-air balconies (though not all afford good views of the city). While all units are clean and comfortable, some are in much better condition than others, with newer furnishings and appliances, and more stylish decor. The older rooms feel basic and outdated. On-site, there’s a little garden, outdoor heated pool, and a Japanese noodle bar.
The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House. The hotel partly resides in a building that dates back to the 1800s -- and is currently listed in the National Heritage Register -- and its classically elegant façade and interior design reflect this history. The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime. The spacious, bright rooms are charming and homey, with some lovely antiques, but the decor scheme is dated; the marble bathrooms are the clear highlight. The European style in the lobby and common spaces still impresses, however: In addition to Georgian antiques, eight fireplaces and 550 crystal chandeliers, the hotel also contains one of Australia’s largest private collections of fine art. The acclaimed on-site restaurant offers beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, while the stylish bar has a wide selection of high teas, wine and cocktails.
The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House. The hotel partly resides in a building that dates back to the 1800s -- and is currently listed in the National Heritage Register -- and its classically elegant façade and interior design reflect this history. The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime. The spacious, bright rooms are charming and homey, with some lovely antiques, but the decor scheme is dated; the marble bathrooms are the clear highlight. The European style in the lobby and common spaces still impresses, however: In addition to Georgian antiques, eight fireplaces and 550 crystal chandeliers, the hotel also contains one of Australia’s largest private collections of fine art. The acclaimed on-site restaurant offers beautiful views of Sydney Harbour, while the stylish bar has a wide selection of high teas, wine and cocktails.
There are 98 rooms at this luxurious five-pearl hotel set in Sydney's trendy The Rocks neighborhood. It’s a great base for visitors to the city as there’s plenty to see and do all around, and the hotel has fabulous harbor views. Guest rooms are elegant and opulent, with free mineral water, Kuerig coffee makers, and iPod docks. They also feature large and lavish marble bathrooms. There are two excellent restaurants, a spa, pool, tennis court, and fitness center on site, plus free Wi-Fi. For a slightly different take on luxury, it's worth comparing with the nearby Shangri-La Hotel, which has stylish Asian-inspired interiors.
There are 98 rooms at this luxurious five-pearl hotel set in Sydney's trendy The Rocks neighborhood. It’s a great base for visitors to the city as there’s plenty to see and do all around, and the hotel has fabulous harbor views. Guest rooms are elegant and opulent, with free mineral water, Kuerig coffee makers, and iPod docks. They also feature large and lavish marble bathrooms. There are two excellent restaurants, a spa, pool, tennis court, and fitness center on site, plus free Wi-Fi. For a slightly different take on luxury, it's worth comparing with the nearby Shangri-La Hotel, which has stylish Asian-inspired interiors.
The 230-room Novotel Sydney Darling Square is a typical business chain hotel close to Darling Harbour, near Sydney's currently closed Convention Center. Rooms have boring decor and are equipped with minibars, kettles, and flat-screen TVs. Deluxe Rooms come with perks such as luxury toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Along with multiple event rooms, there's a pool and a fitness center. The upper-middle-range hotel's crown jewel is arguably the on-site Pumphouse Restaurant & Bar, one of Sydney's first microbreweries which today serves around 100 beers. There's no on-site parking, and extra charges for breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The 230-room Novotel Sydney Darling Square is a typical business chain hotel close to Darling Harbour, near Sydney's currently closed Convention Center. Rooms have boring decor and are equipped with minibars, kettles, and flat-screen TVs. Deluxe Rooms come with perks such as luxury toiletries and free Wi-Fi. Along with multiple event rooms, there's a pool and a fitness center. The upper-middle-range hotel's crown jewel is arguably the on-site Pumphouse Restaurant & Bar, one of Sydney's first microbreweries which today serves around 100 beers. There's no on-site parking, and extra charges for breakfast and Wi-Fi.
This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms. Rooms are bare-bones basic, with bunk beds, lockers, most shared bathrooms, and some cleanliness issues, but the facilities on-site are surprising by city hostel standards. There’s a cinema plus a sauna and rooftop pool with great views over the city. The hostel also has a bar and cafe on-site. Wi-Fi is only free on the ground and first floors, which can mean crowds in the already noisy common areas. Those preferring The Rocks area of the city should check out the Sydney Harbour YHA as another option.
This two-pearl hostel in Sydney’s Central Business District sleeps 556 people across a variety of shared dormitories and private rooms. Rooms are bare-bones basic, with bunk beds, lockers, most shared bathrooms, and some cleanliness issues, but the facilities on-site are surprising by city hostel standards. There’s a cinema plus a sauna and rooftop pool with great views over the city. The hostel also has a bar and cafe on-site. Wi-Fi is only free on the ground and first floors, which can mean crowds in the already noisy common areas. Those preferring The Rocks area of the city should check out the Sydney Harbour YHA as another option.