Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 

This elegant luxury hotel puts Sydney Harbour’s world-class attractions right on your doorstep.

The three-level atrium-style lobby sets the tone here: sophisticated yet welcoming. The Four Seasons is all-round luxurious; not only in its décor and signature service, but also in its location – ideally placed between the cobblestone lanes of The Rocks, the wharves of Circular Quay and Sydney’s vibrant CBD.

Mode Kitchen & Bar, the hotel's modern Australian restaurant focuses on seasonal local produce, while The Cabana sits poolside for daytime snacks. Grain is one of the hotel’s highlights – a decadent bar with craft beers, organic wines and an impressive 200-strong whisky list. The whisky flight is an affordable way to sample a few varieties of the vast range. To unwind after days spent exploring Sydney’s iconic sights, there’s a heated outdoor pool with a separate whirlpool, plus a spa that offers a range of all-Australian treatments.

Spacious and sophisticated rooms have marble bathrooms with deep bathtubs, and views of the city or harbour. The top floors are reserved for Club Rooms and Suites. Guests in these rooms have exclusive access to the plush Lounge 32, where breakfast and evening canapés are included and there are stunning views over Walsh Bay.