90 William St, Sydney, Australia | (618) 248-8274
Central location in Sydney's CBD, near the Australian Museum
Comfortable rooms with casual decor; some with Sydney Harbor views
Extensively furnished fitness room with machines and a punching bag
Coin-operated laundry room with two washers and two dryers
Free 24-hour business center with computer and printer
Multiple conference rooms and event spaces for rent
On-site restaurant plus 24-hour room service
Underground parking on-site
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Fee for buffet breakfast
Daily parking fee
On-site restaurant closed Sundays and on public holidays
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel is a spacious business hotel in Sydney's Central Business District that has with 270 air-conditioned rooms spread out over 25 floors. Some rooms have striking views of the Sydney Harbor. On-site amenities include a gym with a large selection of cardio and strength-training equipment, a sauna, and a steam room. There's also a restaurant, 24-hour room service, and a breakfast room where an extensive hot and cold buffet is served daily for a fee. The upper-middle-range hotel's stand-out strengths lie in its facilities for business travelers -- along with free Wi-Fi there's a 24-hour free business center, multiple meeting rooms, and a massive ballroom large enough for banquets of more than 300 guests. Guests may also want to compare rates at The Menzies Sydney, a four-pearl CBD business hotel that also has a swimming pool.
Scene
Chic, modern property popular with business travelers
The lobby at the Sydney Boulevard is chic and modern, with dark-brown leather chairs and benches, and cream-colored marble columns supporting false ceilings from which hang brown and gold light fixtures. An outdoor patio with lounge chairs on artificial grass provides a more casual spot for guests to relax. The overall vibe of the hotel is business-focused, and it's a popular venue for weddings, conferences, and other corporate events. It's central location makes it a convenient for leisure travelers too.
Location
In Sydney's CBD, a short walk from the Australian Museum and Hyde Park
The Sydney Boulevard Hotel is located in Sydney's CBD, just off a main road that leads to the Kings Cross area. There's a pub, a car-rental office, and a few shops in the area immediately surrounding the hotel, and it's a short walk to the trendy restaurants and cafes on Crown Street. The Australian Museum and Hyde Park are a seven-minute walk away. The Rocks neighborhood and the Sydney Opera House are both within a 10-minute drive. Bondi Beach and the Taronga Zoo are about a 15-minute drive away, as is the Sydney Airport, which can be reached via St. James Station on the Airport, Inner West, and South Line of the train (T2).
Rooms
Casual, comfortable rooms, some with views of the Sydney Harbor
The 270 air-conditioned rooms at the Sydney Boulevard fall into three categories: Standard, Deluxe, and Emerald Executive Rooms. All come with safes, flat-screen TVs, and minibars (on request), and some have views of the Sydney Harbour in the distance. Rooms are casually furnished with beige carpeting and walls, wood-finished furniture, and white linens with pops of color in the form of multihued bedspreads and matching throw pillows. Standard Rooms are on the third through tenth floors, while Deluxe Rooms are located on levels 11 through 19. The upper floors also house some of the Emerald Executive Rooms, which have extras such as bathrobes and whirlpool tubs with jets in rooms looking out on the Sydney Harbor. The hotel has a single Presidential Suite, which has a living room with a long dining table, an espresso machine, a whirlpool hot tub, and even a telescope.
Features
Well-equipped fitness center, multiple event spaces, business center, and restaurant with 24-hour room service
The hotel's fitness center is on the 24th floor and has beautiful views of the city from large windows. Along with standard cardio and weight equipment, it has extras such as a punching bag and exercise balls. There's also a sauna and a steam room.The hotel frequently accommodates large groups, and there are numerous meeting spaces for wedding and corporate events, including a ballroom large enough for a 320-person banquet and a number of boardrooms. The small business center resembles an office and has a cubicle with a flat-screen PC and a printer/copier. It's open 24-hours a day and is free for guest use. Wi-Fi is also free throughout the property. A buffet breakfast is served daily at the Seasons Cafe, which can also be rented out for functions. Items on the buffet table include fruits, cheeses, sausages, eggs, bacon, and a wide range of baked goods. The Vard Espresso Bar & Restaurant is open from morning until night and serves pizzas, sandwiches, and pastas throughout the day along with steaks and seafood grills at dinnertime. They have an array of desserts and a small kids' menu. The restaurant closes on Sundays and public holidays, but room service is available 24/7.Other amenities include a coin-operated laundry room with two washers and two dryers as well as concierge services and luggage storage. On-site parking is available in an underground garage below the hotel, for a fee.