The Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a stylish luxury property set on a historic wharf over Woolloomooloo Bay, about a 10-minute drive from the center of Sydney. This is an exclusive area with fine-dining restaurants, yet the hotel's colorful decor has a fresh, youthful vibe. Breakfast, in-room minibar items, and evening happy hour are included with rates. The 100 guest rooms are bright with industrial-meets-artsy decor and feature Apple TVs, iPads, and electric blinds. The 24-hour Lo Lounge serves drinks and light snacks, and the indoor pool and gym were upgraded in 2015. Guests wanting to be closer to the Central Business District could also consider the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, a larger property in The Rocks with moderately higher rates.
The Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a stylish luxury property set on a historic wharf over Woolloomooloo Bay, about a 10-minute drive from the center of Sydney. This is an exclusive area with fine-dining restaurants, yet the hotel's colorful decor has a fresh, youthful vibe. Breakfast, in-room minibar items, and evening happy hour are included with rates. The 100 guest rooms are bright with industrial-meets-artsy decor and feature Apple TVs, iPads, and electric blinds. The 24-hour Lo Lounge serves drinks and light snacks, and the indoor pool and gym were upgraded in 2015. Guests wanting to be closer to the Central Business District could also consider the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, a larger property in The Rocks with moderately higher rates.
There are 454 rooms at this upscale property near World Square in Sydney's Central Business District’s. It’s a buzzy area that’s
filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants, along with plenty of business offices. Rooms are modern and spacious and have free Wi-Fi and large, contemporary bathrooms. There’s a stylish Italian restaurant on-site, and a bar with an outdoor terrace that has a DJ at weekends.
There are 454 rooms at this upscale property near World Square in Sydney's Central Business District’s. It’s a buzzy area that’s
filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants, along with plenty of business offices. Rooms are modern and spacious and have free Wi-Fi and large, contemporary bathrooms. There’s a stylish Italian restaurant on-site, and a bar with an outdoor terrace that has a DJ at weekends.
There are 220 rooms at this mid-range property that’s set in the Sydney's vibrant Chinatown, just south of the Central Business District. There are shops and restaurants galore on the doorstep, and sights like Darling Harbour are within a 15-minute walk. Rooms are fairly basic but have flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and modern bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is available, but costs extra, as does in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel's rooftop pool is a major perk in this part of town, but there's not much else for guests on site. It’s worth comparing rates with the Hyde Park Inn, which offers free Wi-Fi, an Italian restaurant, and park views from many rooms.
There are 220 rooms at this mid-range property that’s set in the Sydney's vibrant Chinatown, just south of the Central Business District. There are shops and restaurants galore on the doorstep, and sights like Darling Harbour are within a 15-minute walk. Rooms are fairly basic but have flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and modern bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is available, but costs extra, as does in-room Wi-Fi. The hotel's rooftop pool is a major perk in this part of town, but there's not much else for guests on site. It’s worth comparing rates with the Hyde Park Inn, which offers free Wi-Fi, an Italian restaurant, and park views from many rooms.
The 255-room, four-pearl Novotel Sydney Central is an upscale business hotel in the heart of the city's Chinatown. Rooms are cozy and simple, with business-like decor, electric kettles, and minibars. Some rooms also have balconies with excellent views. The numerous amenities -- including a modern fitness center, an outdoor pool, restaurant, and over a dozen meeting and event spaces -- outshine the arguably generic rooms. Room rates are reasonable for a hotel of this caliber in central Sydney, but fees for Wi-Fi (except for Executive Room guests) and parking can add up fast. Guests who plan to spend a lot of time online may want to compare rates at the Sydney Boulevard Hotel in the Central Business District, which offers free Wi-Fi.
The 255-room, four-pearl Novotel Sydney Central is an upscale business hotel in the heart of the city's Chinatown. Rooms are cozy and simple, with business-like decor, electric kettles, and minibars. Some rooms also have balconies with excellent views. The numerous amenities -- including a modern fitness center, an outdoor pool, restaurant, and over a dozen meeting and event spaces -- outshine the arguably generic rooms. Room rates are reasonable for a hotel of this caliber in central Sydney, but fees for Wi-Fi (except for Executive Room guests) and parking can add up fast. Guests who plan to spend a lot of time online may want to compare rates at the Sydney Boulevard Hotel in the Central Business District, which offers free Wi-Fi.
Tucked away amongst shops in the southern reaches of Sydney's Central Business District, the Ibis Sydney World Square is a mid-range, 166-room hotel that provides clean but basic rooms at reasonable prices. Amenities include a small gym, a locker room for luggage storage, and coin-operated laundry facilities. There's also a restaurant where a daily breakfast buffet is served for a fee. Wi-Fi costs extra, although charging for Internet is a standard practice in Sydney hotels.
Tucked away amongst shops in the southern reaches of Sydney's Central Business District, the Ibis Sydney World Square is a mid-range, 166-room hotel that provides clean but basic rooms at reasonable prices. Amenities include a small gym, a locker room for luggage storage, and coin-operated laundry facilities. There's also a restaurant where a daily breakfast buffet is served for a fee. Wi-Fi costs extra, although charging for Internet is a standard practice in Sydney hotels.
Located in Sydney's Central Business District, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is a 436-room luxury business hotel with extensive conference facilities. The rooms here have slightly plain decor for this caliber but quality amenities, including Sofitel's signature featherbeds, well-stocked minibars, and upscale toiletries in the marble bathrooms. The property features are equally sophisticated and include a fitness center with free classes, a casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal restaurant with a huge breakfast buffet (with French pastries, bien sur) and gourmet cuisine in the evening. There's plenty of space for groups, and the largest of the 11 meeting spaces can accommodate 1,200 guests. But steep charges for breakfast and Wi-Fi add up quickly. Travelers might also want to check out the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, which is also in the CBD and has a large indoor pool.
Located in Sydney's Central Business District, the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is a 436-room luxury business hotel with extensive conference facilities. The rooms here have slightly plain decor for this caliber but quality amenities, including Sofitel's signature featherbeds, well-stocked minibars, and upscale toiletries in the marble bathrooms. The property features are equally sophisticated and include a fitness center with free classes, a casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal restaurant with a huge breakfast buffet (with French pastries, bien sur) and gourmet cuisine in the evening. There's plenty of space for groups, and the largest of the 11 meeting spaces can accommodate 1,200 guests. But steep charges for breakfast and Wi-Fi add up quickly. Travelers might also want to check out the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney, which is also in the CBD and has a large indoor pool.
Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms. Each clean room or dorm has its own bathroom with a modern walk-in shower, and guests get access to extensive facilities including an enormous kitchen, coin-operated laundry room, theater with selection of DVDs, and rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and regular, inexpensive barbecues. It's in a central -- but expensive -- area, so guests on strict budgets may prefer to cook their meals on-site. Wi-Fi, while not free, is cheap. For a hostel, this property is clean, inviting, and has a touch of style that other hostels seriously lack.
Popular with backpackers, the Sydney Harbour YHA is a budget-friendly hostel with both dorms and private rooms. Each clean room or dorm has its own bathroom with a modern walk-in shower, and guests get access to extensive facilities including an enormous kitchen, coin-operated laundry room, theater with selection of DVDs, and rooftop terrace with lounge chairs and regular, inexpensive barbecues. It's in a central -- but expensive -- area, so guests on strict budgets may prefer to cook their meals on-site. Wi-Fi, while not free, is cheap. For a hostel, this property is clean, inviting, and has a touch of style that other hostels seriously lack.
Located in Sydney’s Central Business District next to Hyde Park, the 241-room Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is a luxury property that offers a convenient location for exploring the city. It’s within walking distance of restaurants as well as a train station, and it's a short cab ride from the Opera House. The property caters to business travelers with seven meeting rooms and an executive lounge with laptops and iPads for guests staying on executive floors. Rooms are modern with bright, funky touches such as orange headboards. On-site features are plentiful, including a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, rooftop fitness center, and outdoor pool with city views. Guests complain about long waits for the elevator as well as fees for breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking. Leisure travelers may want to compare rates with ADGE Apartment Hotel, which doesn't have as many business-friendly features, but offers apartment-style rooms as well as free Wi-Fi.
Located in Sydney’s Central Business District next to Hyde Park, the 241-room Pullman Sydney Hyde Park is a luxury property that offers a convenient location for exploring the city. It’s within walking distance of restaurants as well as a train station, and it's a short cab ride from the Opera House. The property caters to business travelers with seven meeting rooms and an executive lounge with laptops and iPads for guests staying on executive floors. Rooms are modern with bright, funky touches such as orange headboards. On-site features are plentiful, including a restaurant, coffee shop, bar, rooftop fitness center, and outdoor pool with city views. Guests complain about long waits for the elevator as well as fees for breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking. Leisure travelers may want to compare rates with ADGE Apartment Hotel, which doesn't have as many business-friendly features, but offers apartment-style rooms as well as free Wi-Fi.
Located in Sydney's historic Rocks area, near the Central Business District and Circular Quay, Quay West Suites Sydney is an upscale apartment hotel with one- and two-bedroom units. All come with fully furnished kitchens, washer/dryers, bathrooms with separate showers and tubs, and great views of the city, the Sydney Harbour, or both. The indoor heated swimming pool is another big selling point and, like the small fitness center on the same level, has gorgeous city views. There's also an open-air sun deck for those not prone to vertigo and three meeting rooms for rent. Wi-Fi costs extra (although this is standard in most Sydney properties), but some guests have complained of slow connections.
Located in Sydney's historic Rocks area, near the Central Business District and Circular Quay, Quay West Suites Sydney is an upscale apartment hotel with one- and two-bedroom units. All come with fully furnished kitchens, washer/dryers, bathrooms with separate showers and tubs, and great views of the city, the Sydney Harbour, or both. The indoor heated swimming pool is another big selling point and, like the small fitness center on the same level, has gorgeous city views. There's also an open-air sun deck for those not prone to vertigo and three meeting rooms for rent. Wi-Fi costs extra (although this is standard in most Sydney properties), but some guests have complained of slow connections.
Located in the trendy, artsy Surry Hills neighborhood just south of Sydney's CBD, the ADGE Apartment Hotel offers colorful two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and luxurious bathrooms (two per apartment). Unlike at many Sydney hotels, Wi-Fi here is free, but there are no other business facilities to speak of, and while the lobby has enough tables and chairs to make it a plausible venue for an informal meeting, some guests might find the gigantic multi-colored psychedelic mural of Mickey Mouse and company a little distracting. There's an on-site restaurant serving Italian food, tapas, and a selection of wines, and the hotel offers a unique type of room service: in-room hairstyling. On-site parking is available for a fee, and the location is reasonably close to attractions such as the Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach for guests with a car. Those in search of an apartment hotel right in the heart of things might want to check out the Quay West Suites Sydney in The Rocks, which offers more traditional (i.e., less colorful and trendy) apartments and has extras such as a pool and a fitness center.
Located in the trendy, artsy Surry Hills neighborhood just south of Sydney's CBD, the ADGE Apartment Hotel offers colorful two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens, washer/dryers, and luxurious bathrooms (two per apartment). Unlike at many Sydney hotels, Wi-Fi here is free, but there are no other business facilities to speak of, and while the lobby has enough tables and chairs to make it a plausible venue for an informal meeting, some guests might find the gigantic multi-colored psychedelic mural of Mickey Mouse and company a little distracting. There's an on-site restaurant serving Italian food, tapas, and a selection of wines, and the hotel offers a unique type of room service: in-room hairstyling. On-site parking is available for a fee, and the location is reasonably close to attractions such as the Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach for guests with a car. Those in search of an apartment hotel right in the heart of things might want to check out the Quay West Suites Sydney in The Rocks, which offers more traditional (i.e., less colorful and trendy) apartments and has extras such as a pool and a fitness center.