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Hotels in Sydney
There is a wide choice of hotels in Sydney catering to every budget – from 5-star international hotel chains to niche boutique properties in one of Sydney’s trendy suburbs.
The Sydney hotels below have been classed into three different pricing categories:
Luxury (over A$300)
Moderate (A$100 to A$300)
Cheap (under A$100)
The prices quoted above are the starting prices for a standard double room and include breakfast unless otherwise specified. The central Sydney area has a 10% accommodation levy, commonly known as the bed tax. This is added to the bill and included in the prices quoted here. Most hostel-type accommodation is exempt from this tax.
BLUE
Arguably the most boldly conceived of the newer hotels in town, BLUE (formerly W Sydney), occupies the renovated interior of an old loading wharf, jutting out into the harbour at Woolloomooloo Bay. Retaining the original exterior and many of the interior beams, the refit is an ingenious exercise in industrial chic. Business travellers are well catered for with oversize work desks, ISDN lines and two telephones.
Four Seasons
The original luxe Sydney hotel, the Four Seasons can legitimately boast one of the best views around. Located in the historic Rock’s area, overlooking the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the hotel’s 531 luxurious guestrooms and suites all feature a 42- inch LCD television, iPod/MP3 player connectivity and wireless internet access. The spa is one of the best in the city and facilities include steam, sauna and Sydney’s largest heated outdoor pool.
Park Hyatt
Occupying a unique position on the water's edge of Sydney's Harbour, The Park Hyatt has a wide range of rooms to choose from all offering deluxe amenities including shoeshine, turndown, robes, gym access and 24-hour butler service. The hotel's restaurant, the Harbour Kitchen & Bar, offers incredible views of the harbour and opera house through floor-to-ceiling folding glass doors. This Sydney hotel also features a spa, fitness centre and rooftop swimming pool.
Establishment
With only 31 guest rooms, including two penthouse suites, the Establishment is the definition of boutique. The more modern rooms feature warehouse ceilings, black floorboards and strong colours, while those favouring a more serene environment can opt for rooms with a softer paint palette. All rooms come with a mini-bar and generous bathrooms. Clubs, bars and restaurants are all on site including the award-winning est., the Establishment's fine dining restaurant.
Hotel Altamont
An 1830s Georgian mansion in the heart of Darlinghurst, the Hotel Altamont has seen many a famous face walk through its double doors, most notably Mick Jagger. The boutique-style accommodation is fun and quirky. Instead of conventional hotel corridors, rooms here open onto a curved communal street and internal courtyards and a spectacular rooftop garden lend a sense of openness.
Central Railway Station Hotel
Centrally situated near Central Railway Station (the heart of Sydney's transport system) the Central Railway Hotel has China Town and Circular Quay on its doorstep. Accommodation has been custom designed to offer guests the unique benefits of self contained ‘apartment style’ rooms with hotel services and facilities. Apartments offer flexible room layouts including sofa beds, which are well suited to family or group bookings.
The Y Hotel
If you’re looking for cheap hotels in Sydney, then the Y Hotel definitely fits the bill. Ideally located opposite Hyde Park and Oxford Street, the Y Hotel is surrounded by everything you could want during a stay in Sydney including great shops, restaurants, gyms, jogging track, parks, gardens and galleries. Facilities include a guest lounge, internet kiosk, and continental breakfast is included in the room rate.
Travelodge Phillip Street
This no-nonsense hotel in the financial district offers the familiar Travelodge amenities for the budget-minded traveller. Rooms are workmanlike and feature a kitchenette with microwave and cable television. There are also five disabled access rooms. All rooms are en suite. The Quay is a five-minute walk away and Martin Place is just around the corner, although visitors should not expect any views apart from the central atrium's rather unconvincing trompe l'oeil mural.
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