Just minutes from one of Australia's most iconic beaches, the Adina Apartment Hotel has a fantastic location in the lively centre of Bondi Beach. Within walking distance of the famous Bondi Markets, you're also close to many of the area's top restaurants, cafés and trendy bars. The hotel offers an array of self-contained apartments that are ideal for enjoying holidays at a leisurely pace. Great facilities include an expansive swimming pool, hot tub and fitness centre, and each of the 111 apartments has the convenience of a kitchenette and balcony.
Rydges Sydney Harbour is arguably Sydney’s best located hotel, right in the heart of the Rocks between the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. It’s just a short stroll along the harbourfront promenade from Circular Quay and close to Sydney’s many restaurants and attractions. The hotel’s rooftop pool has unobstructed views of the Harbour, Opera House and Harbour Bridge. There’s also a relaxed breakfast room and a lobby lounge bar.
Modern décor, incredible views and a central location in the historic Rocks area close to Circular Quay; the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney has all the ingredients for an excellent Sydney stay. Of course you’ll never struggle for somewhere to dine in Sydney, but if you prefer to eat in the comfort of your hotel there are two restaurants here – and one is award-winning. Altitude is far more than your average hotel eatery, with its floor-to-ceiling windows, harbour views and contemporary Australian cuisine. Follow a meal here with drinks at the exclusive New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36, serving cocktails high above the city. To unwind after days spent wandering around Sydney’s attractions, CHI: The Spa offers treatments based on authentic Asian natural healing methods and also uses indigenous Australian ingredients. The Shangri-La has some of the biggest rooms in the city. All have wonderful views, either of Darling Harbour (also with the best sunsets), Sydney Harbour or the Opera House and city. There are suites if you need even more space, and Horizon Club rooms on higher floors that include access to the 30th floor Club Lounge with free breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening drinks and canapés.
On the foreshore of Darling Harbour with direct access by a footbridge, the popular Parkroyal is just a short walk from Darling Harbour’s Harbourside complex, Sydney Aquarium and waterfront restaurants at King Street Wharf, as well as Chinatown and Sydney’s CBD. After a day’s shopping or sightseeing, the hotel’s modern restaurant and cocktail lounge provide a great place to relax. Contemporary rooms have cityscape or Darling Harbour views.
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.
This elegant hotel is nestled at the edge of the harbour, within walking distance of Sydney's Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, shops and ferries from Circular Quay. Café Opera offers a European-inspired à la carte menu, while The Cortile's historic lounge is the perfect venue for high tea. City Side Rooms drink in views overlooking Sydney's iconic cityscape, while Eastern Harbour View Rooms offer views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Watson's Bay.
Overlooking Sydney’s iconic skyline, Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a luxury base with a 100-year industrial heritage and a modern, playful design. This decor at this eclectic hotel is striking, with dramatic high ceilings, exposed beams and fairy light-strung indoor trees. Each room has been stylishly designed, continuing the hotel’s playful theme of bright colours and quirky lighting. At the top end, stay in the Ultraroo Loft, which has a unique ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ theme and an upstairs king-size bed that overlooks the city. The hotel also has a free 24-hour indoor pool and gym, outside cabanas and the Alibi Bar & Restaurant, where guests socialise and wind down in the evening. Located in the heart of Sydney, stretching out along the historic Woolloomooloo Wharf (also known as Finger Wharf), it’s just a ten-minute stroll from the Royal Botanical Gardens and Sydney Opera House. The Woolloomooloo Wharf comes to life in the evening and is a hotspot for some of the city’s most stylish bars and restaurants.