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The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street, SYDNEY, New South Wales 2000, Australia
The Observatory Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.9 out of 5 based on 8 reviews from 3 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $196
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Highly Recommended
Based on 8 reviews
from 3 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "I have already recommended this hotel to friends and would definitely stay again." source Expedia

    "A beautiful hotel located in " The Rocks"." source Expedia

    "I would stay there again." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "My room was spectacular--clean, spacious, well-appointed, and every possible comfort had been thought about and provided--complimentary bedside water and tea, robes, heated towel rack, good lighting, turndown service, umbrellas, flashlights, and totebags for use while staying." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "The service was wonderful, the room was beautiful, the concierge desk was very helpful and knowledgeable." source Hotels.com

    "The service was excellent." source Expedia

  • Room: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Rooms are very comfortable, and concierge is extremely helpful." source Expedia

More information on The Observatory Hotel

A genuine 5 star deluxe boutique hotel which also features a Day Spa, Health Club and Indoor pool. Wireless internet coverage is available on the ground floor in conference rooms. MN0107 A low rise Traditional building. Conveniently located in Millers Point in the historic Rocks area, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the Central Business District (about 10 minutes), the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Renovated:

2003

Total Rooms:

100

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

The large rooms are in very good condition and are elegantly furnished, offering TV / in-house movies, CD and video player, mini bar and tea / coffee making facilities. The marble bathrooms have heated towel racks, bathrobes and hairdryer.

Price

A$415-A$450 (US$332-US$360/UK£165-UK£180) double; from A$510 (US$408/UK£204) suite. Extra person A$66 (US$53/UK£26). Children under 14 stay free in parent's room, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, MC, V

Directions

Bus: 339, 431, or 433 to Millers Point

Area

Sydney, Australia

Parking

Parking A$30 (US$24/UK£12)

Attractions

Theatre District 1 Kilometer / .6 Miles Sydney Harbour Bridge 1 Kilometer / .6 Miles Circular Quay 1 Kilometer / .6 Miles Sydney Opera House 1 Kilometer / .6 Miles Historic Rocks District .5 Kilometers / .3 Miles Darling Harbour 2 Kilometers / 1.2 Miles

Dining

Y

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