The Observatory Hotel — Sydney, Australia

An Orient-express Hotel, Built In 1993 And Superbly Located In The Rocks District, The Observatory Hotel Is An Ideal Location For Both Business And Pleasure. The Rocks District Is The Heart Of Sydney's Leisure Attractions, Featuring The Opera House, Circular Quay And Fine Shopping. The Observatory Hotel Is Only A Short Walk To The Central Business District And Its Rocks Area Location Offers Business Travelers A Quiet Haven Away From The Noise Of The City Centre. The Observatory Hotel Is 16 Kilometers From Sydneys Kingsford Smith Airport. The Finest Facilities And Services Include Elegant Banquet Rooms, Bars, Lounge, A Full Range Of Business Services Available 24 Hours A Day, Spa With Flotation Tank, Gift Shop, Health And Fitness Center, Indoor Swimming Pool, Non-smoking Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Parking Garage, Restaurant, Tennis Court, And Childrens Activities. Available 24 Hours A Day Are Room Service, Valet Services, Concierge, Currency Exchange, Secretarial Services And Valet Parking. Four Specially-equipped Rooms Are Offered For Guests With Disabilities. The Observatory Hotel Offers 79 Guestrooms And 21 Suites All Elegantly Appointed. All Rooms And Suites Offer Air-conditioning, Work Desk, Four Two-line Phones With Dataports, Voice Mail, Color Television With Video Player, In-room Movies, Cd Player, Mini-bar, Coffee And Tea Making Facilities, Hair Dryer, Shaving And Vanity Mirror, And Nightly Turndown Service. Marble Bathrooms Feature Separate Bath And Shower And The Finest In Bath Amenities.

Five Star Alliance Client Reviews - The Observatory Hotel

Jeff S., Bangkok, Thailand. January, 2007

"A luxurious old world experience in the heart of Sydney. The hotel has a lot of charm, personal service and style. A perfect position in The Rocks section of downtown close to restaurants, shopping and great urban walking. "

Hotel Address

• The Observatory Hotel
• 89-113 Kent Street
• Sydney, 2000
• Australia

Location Summary
Rocks Area - Millers Point Located Alongside Observatory Hill In An Historic Residential Area. A Few Minutes Walk To The Central Business District To The South And The Rocks Tourist Area To The East. Overlooking Parts Of Sydney Harbour And In Close Proximity To The Opera House, Circular Quay And The Royal Botanical Gardens. Area Attractions: Art Gallery, 3 Km Central Business District, 1 Km Circular Quay, 1 Km Darling Harbour, 2 Km Exhibition/conference Center, 2 Km Golf Course, 6 Km Maritime Museum, 2 Km Rocks Area, 0 Km Shopping District, 0 Km Sydney Aquarium, 2 Km Sydney Museum, 4 Km Sydney Observatory 0 Km Sydney Opera House 2 Km Centrepoint Tower 2 Km Taronga Park Zoo 6 Km Hyde Park 3 Km Cbr 184m Ne Gos 34m S Ntl 85m Sw

Directions to Hotel
Exit Both Airports And Turn Right Into Qantas Drive-signs Will Indicate City. Qantas Drive Becomes Joyce Drive, Which In Turn Becomes General Holmes Drive. Turn Left Off General Holmes Drive Into Mill Pond Road -sign Will Indicate City. Proceed Straight Ahead Through The Traffic Lights Into Southern Cross Drive. Continue Straight Along Southern Cross Drive And Enter Into The Eastern Distributor -tunnel System- Ed Marked In White Paint On The Road. Please Be Aware Of Speed Cameras Located In Tunnel. Proceed Out Of The Eastern Distributor Staying In Left Hand lanes Through Toll Gates -toll Aud 4.00-. Take City Exit, Turn Right At The Traffic Lights Into Macquarie Street, At The Next Set Of Traffic Lights Turn Left onto Bridge Street. Continue All The Way Down Bridge Street To The T Intersection Of George Street. Make A Right Hand Turn From Bridge Street onto George Street. At The Second Set Of Traffic Lights On George Street, Turn Left onto Essex Street, Turn Right From Essex Street At The First Set Of Traffic Lights onto Harrington Street. Continue Along Harrington Street Turning Left At The T Intersection Of Argyle Street. Through The Argyle Cut -short Tunnel- Taking The Next Left Which Is Kent Street. The Hotel Is Located On Your Right 250 Metres From The Argyle And Kent Street Intersection.

Child policies vary by hotel. Many hotels are able to provide a rollaway bed or crib, though there may be an extra fee. Such fees will not be included in the quoted rate.

If you are ready to book, our advice is to first make your reservation. Our agents will then be able to more effectively assist you with details regarding your children.

If you require further information before making a reservation, please contact us with the hotel name, your dates, and the number and age of the children. Thank you.

The Observatory Hotel - Highly Recommended

The Observatory Hotel is featured on the following Five Star Alliance recommendation lists:
- The Best Hotels for Shopping in Sydney
- The Most Romantic Hotels in Sydney
- The Best Business Hotels in Sydney

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