Nightly rates from £160.26
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 19 Jun 2012 Check-out 21 Jun 2012

Observatory Hotel Sydney (The)

5 stars
89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Sydney, NS 2000
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
5.0
out of 5
4 reviews
great staff, great location

great staff, great location See full review

  • Tat
  • 19 Jul 2010
This would rank as one of the

This would rank as one of the very best hotels in which we have stayed in recent years. The service... See full review

  • Bill
  • 10 Jul 2009
Built like a grand Australian home, the Observatory Hotel has a colonial ambience blending perfectly well with its location near Sydney's historical district, the Rocks.

Location
Superbly located near the Rocks and central business district, the Observatory Hotel on Kent Street is the ideal base for exploring Australia's most vibrant city. Only a short walk from the hotel is the bustling King Street Wharf, fashionable bars and restaurants and a wide variety of entertainment.

Remarks
NYE is a Special Event.

Observatory Hotel Sydney (The) Rooms

Deluxe Cityview Room
Room with King Bed or Twin (2 x King Single) Beds. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room 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 circulate fresh air and provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay. Room facilities include DVD player and broadband internet.
Deluxe Waterview Room
Room with King Bed or Twin (2 x King Single) Beds. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room 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 circulate fresh air and provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay. Room facilities include DVD player and broadband internet.
Deluxe Bed & Breakfast Room
Room with King Bed or Twin (2 x King Single) Beds. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room 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 circulate fresh air and provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay. Room facilities include DVD player and broadband internet.

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Area served
Sydney.
Nearby airports
Sydney International Airport.
Area description
In the heart of Sydney, experience Australia’s most awarded Hotel, where boutique luxury is assured and personalized service unsurpassed. The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to work and explore Sydney Australia's most vibrant city. Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, nestled near the vibrant harbour and the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, this is an enviable location close to the bustling heart of the city.

Amenities

  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Conference Facilities
  • Fitness Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa Services
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Globe Bar
Located within the elegant Observatory Hotel in Sydney’s Rocks district, Globe Bar is a central, yet relaxing haven away from the crowds. Whether your taste are for a flute of Möet & Chandon, a Lychee Martini or a balloon of VSOP Cognac, the elegant Globe Bar will be sure to cater to your every desire, be it for a social or business occasion.
High Tea
The Observatory Hotel is setting a new standard in the art of serving high tea. Our appointed 'Tea Master' Tjok Gde Kerthyasa has created our high tea menu featuring twenty unique tea blends which pay homage to the artisanship of high tea, providing guests with the opportunity to taste speciality teas from some of the world's most renowned tea regions.
Galileo Restaurant
Galileo is Sydney's leading five-star hotel restaurant with a proud record of excellence. It has been consistently recognised for its fine French dining and excellent wine list. Led by head Chef, Masahiko Yomoda, Galileo offers an exciting menu based upon a traditional French style with surprising international influences and is served in an atmosphere reminiscent of grand Parisian salon.
Martini Club
Discover the rich and colourful history of the Martini at The Observatory Hotel’s stylish new Martini Club. Be transported back to a time when New York’s glittering literati exchanged quips over a Dry Martini and recall the days of the indulgent ‘Three Martini Lunch’. Set amongst the mahogany bookcases and plush leather armchairs of Globe Bar, guests are invited to peruse a dedicated Martini menu and enjoy Rat Pack classics, with a Silver Bullet in-hand. Join us for a splash of Martini magic from a bygone era of old-world glamour. In the Globe Bar Thursday evenings from 5pm.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Discover truly outstanding service in a welcoming and intimate atmosphere at The Observatory Hotel. All of our function rooms bathed in natural light and come with the personalized service of our well trained team of professionals; a difference that offers sophistication and efficiency in a warm and personable environment; a difference that is The Observatory Hotel. Located just minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District, The Observatory Hotel is renowned for making the organisation of your special event easier. Whether you are holding a monthly board meeting, looking for a conference venue, planning your work Christmas Dinner or your Wedding Day, The Observatory Hotel team will ensure that your event is an experience that will be remembered.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1300
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (4)

Ratings and reviews for Observatory Hotel Sydney (The)

Overall score

5 / 5
4 out of 4
Amenities:
4.8
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4.8
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Reviewer score

5
Tat
Not Provided
19 Jul 2010

great staff, great location

great staff, great location

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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5
Value:
4
Review of Observatory Hotel Sydney (The)

Reviewer score

5
Bill
Not Provided
10 Jul 2009

This would rank as one of the

This would rank as one of the very best hotels in which we have stayed in recent years. The service was superb, maintaining an excellent standard of friendliness and a willingness to help with absolutely no suspicion of the supercillious attitudes that can sometimes be encountered at a top class establishment. The food was excellent and we loved the Orient Express décor. The room was very comfortable, quiet and peaceful. The Observatory Hotel will become a regular stopping place for us on our frequent visits to Sydney.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Observatory Hotel Sydney (The)

Reviewer score

5
Lawrence
Not Provided
14 Jun 2009

Probably the best hotel we have

Probably the best hotel we have ever stayed in!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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No rating
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5
Value:
5
Review of Observatory Hotel Sydney (The)

Reviewer score

5
Elizabeth
Not Provided
6 Apr 2009

We had such a lovely time, and

We had such a lovely time, and the looked after our 15 month old baby girl exceptionally well. From booking the stay with you through to checking out was a complete pleasure. We were so happy with our stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
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5
Value:
5
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