What makes it 91% Solo-Friendly: The 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, secure elevators and luggage storage aid solo travel, while Circular Quay ferries and Wynyard Station are under 600 m for easy independent sightseeing.
Wynyard Station: 570m (7 min walk)
From Wynyard Station - 2 stops to Central Station for rail connections.
Circular Quay Station: 660m (8 min walk)
Catch ferries and trains to Bondi and Manly at Circular Quay.
Sydney Airport: 12.8 km (16 min drive)
Arrange a taxi or the hotel’s transfer service for a quick ride.
Sydney Observatory: 210m (3 min walk)
Historic astronomical site with interactive exhibits and city views.
Tip: Join a twilight stargazing session for a unique perspective.
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia: 280m (4 min walk)
Rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
Tip: Admission is free; guided tours run on Fridays and Saturdays.
BridgeClimb Sydney: 440m (6 min walk)
Climb to the summit of the Harbour Bridge for panoramic views.
Tip: Book a solo twilight climb to see the city lights.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Complimentary high-speed internet throughout public spaces.
Indoor heated pool:
Swim in the heated indoor pool any time at no extra charge.
Fitness centre:
Access the gym 24/7 for cardio and strength training.
Luggage storage:
Store bags securely at the front desk for free.
Chi, The Spa:
Book massages, facials or infrared sauna sessions for extra relaxation (fee applies).
Priority airport transfer:
Arrange private airport pick-up and drop-off for an additional charge.
Public areas are step-free; elevators serve all floors.

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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Take a taxi from Sydney Airport (about 16 mins drive), or arrange the hotel’s airport transfer service in advance.
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