Hotels With Character

Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is located 8 miles north of SYD Airport in the historic Rocks district between the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney offers the brightest views of Sydney Harbour – Circular Quay – Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Several restaurants – pubs and shops are all within a short walk of the hotel. Luxurious facilities and services include a business center – health club – spa – award-winning fine dining – meeting rooms – accessible facilities – 24 hour room service and concierge – indoor swimming pool and a bar on the 36th floor with breathtaking views. Many of the 563 large and well-appointed rooms and suites offer memorable views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour. Room amenities include marble bathroom – separate bath and shower – mini-bar – work desk with both wireless and network high speed Internet access – cable TV with premium channels – complimentary and pay-per-view movies – hair dryer – iron and board – blackout drapes – daily newspaper – coffee-tea maker – bedside controls and in room safe.

Sydney’s time-honoured five-star hotel in the heart of the shopping and business district has a solid reputation for impeccable service and incomparable elegance. The recent renovations artfully combine the latest in modern convenience with the old-worldcharm that has made it an architectural icon. The hotel boasts premier conference facilities,a fabulous health club and complete day spa. Experience haute cuisine at the restaurant or slip into the lounge for an afternoon tea or an intimate night cap.

Swiss?tel Sydney has long been the choice of discerning travellers – where they can find the warmth of Australian hospitality mixed with an International flavour. This deluxe five star hotel is located above one of Australia*s most iconic department stores – centrally positioned amongst Sydney*s prime tourist – shopping and entertainment districts – including Pitt Street Mall and Queen Victoria Building. Plus – it is only a short stroll to Darling Harbour – which features the Sydney Aquarium and Cockle Bay Wharf. Swiss?tel Sydney features 359 beautifully appointed rooms and suites – where guests can choose to enjoy spa treatments at the tranquil Amrita Spa – laze by the outdoor heated pool – sip a cocktail at the Crossroads Bar or sample the modern-Australian cuisine at JPB Restaurant. All of this ensures your stay at Swiss?tel Sydney promises to be a memorable visit to Australia*s most enticing city.

The Menzies Sydney is a 4 star hotel located on Wynyard Park in the heart of Sydney. With 446 beautifully appointed rooms, this is the ideal choice for business trips, holidays and exciting city breaks. With extensive conference facilities catering for up to 450 delegates, the hotel also boasts three bars, two restaurants and a swimming pool. City attractions such as the historic Rocks precinct, Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House are on your doorstep, with immediate access to public transport.

Superbly located in the Rocks district, adjacent to the CBD/Business area, The Observatory Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore and work in exciting Sydney. The Observatory has the intimate and luxurious atmosphere of a grand Australian home. Luxuriously furnished with Australian antiques, oil paintings and tapestries, the hotel was designed to blend in with the 19th century buildings of the Rocks district of Sydney. The Observatory combines traditional style with the most modern amenities, offering guests the highest standards in accommodations. The Observatory Hotel has been voted Best Australian Hotel for 4 consecutive years. Awards OHG – Superior Deluxe 5-star Hotel Hotel of the year – Australian Hotels Association, 1997,1998,1999,2001 AAA – 5 Diamond Five Star Diamond Award – American Academy of Hospitality Sciences ,1999,2001,2002 Asia Pacific’s Leading Hotel, 1998, 1999 – World Travel Awards 11th Best Luxury Hotel in the World 2001 – Zagat Survey of International Hotels 4th Best Holiday Hotel in the World, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998, 1999 6th Best Hotel in the World – all categories, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998 Best Townhouse Hotel in World, Tatler Magazine UK, 1998 Employee Excellence in Service Award, 2000, 2001, 2002 Best Australian Hotel 2001 – Zagat Survey of International Hotels Excellence in Service Award, National 1997 / 1998 / 2001 / 2002 Best 5- Star Hotel Accommodation, 1998 Best Bar Presentation / Service Award, 1998, 2001 – The Globe Bar Best Restaurant – Galileo, 2000, 2001, 2002 Galileo Restaurant is the only Sydney Hotel Restaurant to have a Chef’s Hat – Sydney Morning Herald, Good food guide, 1998 / 1999 / 2000 .