What makes it 94% Couple-Friendly: Harbour-view rooms, Chi Spa couples packages, Altitude’s panoramic tables and sunset cocktails at Blu Bar on 36 craft a romantic stay steps from The Rocks and the Opera House.
Sydney Airport: 12.8 km (16 min drive)
Taxi or hotel transfer takes about 16 min each way.
Circular Quay Station: 660 m (8 min walk)
Gateway to Manly ferries, city trains and major attractions.
Sydney Observatory: 210 m (3 min walk)
Historic observatory with astronomy exhibits and panoramic harbour views.
Tip: Join an evening stargazing tour for a guided experience.
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia: 280 m (4 min walk)
Free modern art exhibitions in a harbourside heritage building.
Tip: Check opening hours online to catch new installations.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium: 1.0 km (12 min walk)
See sharks, rays and tropical fish in themed habitats.
Tip: Buy timed-entry tickets in advance to skip the queue.
Free Wi-Fi:
High-speed internet throughout public areas and guest rooms.
Indoor heated pool:
Heated lap pool on level 2, open daily.
Sauna:
Dry sauna adjacent to the pool area.
Gym:
24-hour fitness centre with cardio and weight machines.
Luggage storage:
Complimentary storage before check-in or after check-out.
Concierge service:
Free assistance with tours, tickets and restaurant reservations.
Chi, The Spa:
Full-service spa offering massages, facials and infrared sauna (additional charge).
Priority airport pick-up/drop-off:
Private transfers to and from Sydney Airport (additional charge).
Valet parking:
Hotel valet parking service (additional charge).
All public areas are step-free. Elevators serve every floor.

Jay Frantz
Has been a long time desire of mine, since the building of the hotel 20 years ago to visit and take in the views of Sydney harbour. I was not disappointed, booked a 31st floor room with views of vivid and have loved every minute. Staff have been great, rooms are lux. Not a great location if you are relying on a pram to get your baby around but one of the staff generously showed us the way aroun...
Mandy C
The staff at this hotel are extremely well trained and made us feel like valued guests the moment we arrived. I was impressed with the high end complimentary bathroom products. The view from my room was amazing. No detail was left out in these rooms. I’ll definitely stay here again.
Tim Cobbin
Bit of a mixed bag. Arrived for a stay on the June long weekend. A queue of people checking in almost out the front door, and of course, not enough check-in staff at the counter to handle the crowd efficiently. The room was pleasant enough. Bed is very comfortable, but the decor is a bit dated. Plenty of space though. It was the next morning that the trouble began. When we tried to go downstairs f...
M B
Amazing Hotel with awesome location and very attentive staff. The views from the tower suite were amazing and the room is fantastic and luxurious, Club Horizon was fantastic and well worth it. A coupe of issues though. They charged me 2 lots of deposits on my room, meaning they held over $1000 of my money and 6 days later it still has not been refunded to my account. The other issue was that I ask...
Tracey Marlow
This hotel is amazing. We were upgraded to a corner suite which was brilliant fur us and our daughter, she had a big separate space. Views of the harbour and opera house WOW. the staff were so accommodating which helped male our stay very relaxing and enjoyable. The food we had in the bar was very good, we didn't do dinner ot breakfast as there are so many great food options nearby. Loved ...
Address: 176 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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From Sydney Airport, take a taxi or rideshare for a 16 min drive to Shangri-La Sydney. Airport transfers are available on request.
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