The Observatory Hotel - Sydney, Australia

Address: 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Nsw, Au, 2000, Sydney, 2000 (show map)

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The Observatory Hotel is 5 star hotel with 100 rooms and the facilities of Family Rooms and Non-Smoking Rooms. The Observatory Hotel has 4.70 mark for overall hotel rating at TripTake. (4.30 for Location, 4.90 for Rooms, 4.80 for Service, 4.60 for Value). The hotel is recommended for Young single. This is a luxury hotel with the rates from 170 USD to 466 USD. The Observatory Hotel is one of the recommended hotels from 100 USD to 200 USD near Miller's Point, it is also not far from Sydney Harbour and Pylon Lookout.

The Observatory Hotel details: Just 5 minutes’ walk from Darling Harbour, The Observatory Hotel offers luxurious accommodation with panoramic city or bay views. It features a day spa, a tennis court and a jacuzzi.

Observatory Hotel Sydney is only 10 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and The Rocks historic district. The Museum of Sydney is a 15-minute walk away.

The stylishly decorated rooms feature mahogany furniture and a lavish marble bathroom. Each room boasts flat-screen satellite TV, a CD player and a DVD player.

Guests can take a dip in the swimming pool, or exercise in the well-equipped fitness centre. The sauna is the perfect place to unwind at the end of the day.

Galileo Restaurant offers French cuisine with international influences in an elegant environment. Globe Brasserie serves an award-wining afternoon tea, and features live jazz or piano on weekends.

The Observatory Hotel has a host of world class facilities, including its renowned day Spa, the beautiful star lit indoor pool and gym.

To make your stay as pleasant as possible we also offer 24hr room service and a host of pre-bookable extras that allow you to add a little extra touch of luxury to your stay.

We also offer a range of activities and unique Sydney experiences all of which can be booked via the concierge by email or online after booking.

Location

Situated in The Rocks and close to Circular Quay.

Escape to a village - the Rocks village, nestled near the vibrant Sydney Harbour. It is no surprise that its blend of history, culture and the best of modern living make it a unique destination for a fun-filled day or a quiet dinner for two. Attractions include Bridge Climb, Sydney Opera House, the famous weekend markets, an abundance of local art and craft shops and world-class galleries.

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Rooms

The rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel, Sydney are spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed and designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest.

The Superior Rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail. Rich tapestry curtains, set off by rope tasselled tiebacks, provide the perfect backdrop for the antique-style breakfast table and down-filled armchair, while Colonial-style sash windows open to provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay.

The Junior Suites feature individual character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm. Each features wood-panelled walls adorned with etchings of Australian native birds and botanicals, and original sketches of Sydney at the turn of the century. Junior Suites also have a relaxing sitting area, with sofa and armchairs within the same room. Many have balconies with views of the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour or the city.

The Execuitve Suites are renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm. All Executive Suites feature separate sitting rooms, with full bar facilities. Many of them feature domed ceilings, arch windows and traditional four-poster beds. Many also have balconies with charming views of Observatory Hill, or the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour with its beautiful sunsets.

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Dining

Galileo Restaurant is Sydney's leading five-star hotel restaurant. Offering an exciting cuisine based on a traditional French style with a Japanese influence.
Open for breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am and dinner from 6.30pm every Tuesday - Saturday.

The Globe Bar serves light meals daily from 12.00 noon to 12.00 midnight, Monday to Saturday; and 12.00noon to 10.00pm, Sundays.
An afternoon tea is severed daily in the Globe Bar from 3pm.

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Hotel policies

Check-In

15:00

Check-Out

11:00

Cancellation

If cancelled or modified up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled or modified later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children

All children are welcome.
One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a baby cot.
All children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
One older child or adult is charged AUD 80 per night and person in an extra bed.
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Pre-pay

The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.

Extra charges

10 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 40 per day.

Dining

Breakfast costs AUD 40 per person per night.

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the hotel rooms and costs AUD 15 per hour.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

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What Travellers Like

很棒的酒店，工作人员很乐于助人和床也很舒服。服务员热情的问候我们。. Read review
Posted: Feb 18, 2011
The public areas are elegant without being stuffy, a nice place to lounge later in the day and other staff could not have been more helpful. The rooms are spacious, the indoor pool is amazing. . Read review
Posted: Mar 27, 2011
C'est un hôtel magnifique, le service est efficace au possible et une immense armoire télé au pied du lit. . Read review
Posted: Jan 26, 2011
Sehr geräumiges Zimmer in diesem wunderschönen, leckeres Essen. . Read review
Posted: Mar 05, 2011
Das Hotel was lange Zeit eines der besten der Welt, das Frühstück war lecker. . Read review
Posted: Mar 05, 2011

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Travel information

From Sydney Airport: 12 kms - 30 minutes by car
From the railway station: 1.5 kms - 7 minutes' walk
From the Overseas Passenger Terminal: 1.5 kms - 7 minutes' walk
From the ferry terminal: 2 kms - 10 minutes' walk

Taxi & Shuttle Bus Service -
The price of a taxi from the airport is approximately AUD 35.00 one way.
The price of a shuttle bus from/to the airport is approximately AUD 15.00 one way.

Hotel limousine -
A complimentary limousine drop-off is available to all in-house guests between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00am, Monday to Friday, from The Observatory Hotel to anywhere within the central business district.

Directions From Kingsford Smith Airport to The Observatory Hotel:

* Depart the terminal and turn right onto Airport Drive. Travel along Qantas Drive onto Joyce Drive and then onto General Holmes Drive.
* Turn left onto Mill Pond Road.
* Travel onto Southern Cross Drive. Travel along this drive for around five minutes.
* Veer into the right lanes on South Dowling Street before entering the Eastern Distributor.
* Travel along the Eastern Distributor for five minutes looking for the City North Exit.
* Take City North Exit (Toll of approx AUD 3.50 will need to be paid).
* Turn right onto Macquarie Street.
* Turn left onto Bridge St and follow this road until you reach George Street.
* Turn right onto George Street and left up the hill to Grosvenor Street.
* Turn left onto York Street at the top of the hill.
* Take the first right into Jamison Street and then turn right into Clarence Street.
* Stay to the left and turn right onto Kent Street (This is signposted. Be aware if you miss this exit you will travel over the Harbour Bridge
* Travel 300 meters down Kent Street. The Observatory Hotel is on the left, opposite the Miller’s Point Tennis Court.

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4.7
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Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2011

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5Service:

5Value:

The location was perfect, both hotels were remarkable and the entire staff was absolutely wonderful. Room was great and variety of food at breakfast was also excellent.

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5
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Excellent

Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2011

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5Service:

5Value:

The location i thought was good and everything about our one night stay was perfect. The staff were great, helpful and the room was beautiful, our breakfasts were absolutely charming.

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4.7
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Good

Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2011

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5Service:

5Value:

The location is not the most central and the hotel is beautiful. Helpful and professional front desk staff, the shower is fantastic. The pool is gorgeous.

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4.9
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Good

Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2011

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5Service:

4.7Value:

The 2 concierges know the city well, this hotel is located in the Rocks area of central Sydney and the staff is very attentive and helpful. Rooms are spacious, the swimming pool is beautiful.

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5
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Excellent

Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2011

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5Service:

The location is really great and very nice - the shower has to be one of the best I have ever had in a hotel. Staff are courteous and helpful, the guestrooms are very big and comfortable.

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