Hotels in Sydney, Australia

Australia's oldest and biggest city, Sydney offers outdoor enthusiasts a plethora of opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and watersports. The city is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the east and the Blue Mountains on the west. The Hawkesbury River borders the north side, and the Royal National Park borders the southern part of the city. The urban core of Sydney features more than 70 harbors and beaches, including the famous Bondi Beach. Sydney offers a variety of lodging options from which to choose after spending a full day exploring.

Shangri-La Hotel

Located between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, the Shangri-La Hotel offers 563 guest rooms and suites within a 36-floor building. Accommodations include one king or two queen beds, satellite TV, compact refrigerator, coffee maker, mini-bar, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers, work desk and high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, spa tub, sauna, fitness center, full-service health spa, banquet facilities and business center. The hotel features three on-site restaurants, two lounges and a convenience store. Nearby attractions include the Royal Botanical Gardens, which offers oceanfront walking and biking trails, bicycle rental and parasailing facilities.

Shangri-La Hotel
176 Cumberland St.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2000
(61 2) 9250 6000
www.shangri-la.com/en/property/sydney/shangrila

Radisson Plaza Hotel

Located in the heart of the city, the Radisson Plaza Hotel offers 336 guest rooms and 26 suites within a 12-story building. All accommodations feature one king or two queen beds, cable TV, mini-bar, coffee maker, hair dryer, Internet access, bathrobes, work desk and ironing board with iron. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, steam room, hot tub, fitness center and health club, beauty salon, business services and wedding services. The hotel features two on-site restaurants and one on-site bar/lounge. The Radisson Plaza also offers 24-hour room service. Nearby attractions include the tallest building in Sydney, the Sydney Tower, the Tarongo Zoo and Luna Park amusement park.

Radisson Plaza Hotel
27 O'Connell St.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2000
800-395-7046
www.radisson.com/sydneyau_plaza

Grace Hotel

Also in downtown Sydney, the restored Neo-Gothic Grace Hotel offers 382 nonsmoking guest rooms within a 12-floor building. All accommodations include one king or two queen beds with down comforters and pillows, 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable, video game console, work desk with multi-line, data port telephone, refreshment center, hair dryer and high-speed, wireless Internet access. Hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, fitness center, hair salon, banquet facilities and business center. The hotel features two on-site restaurants and one bar/lounge. Nearby attractions include helicopter sightseeing facility, oceanfront jogging and biking trails, and canoe and kayak rental services.

Grace Hotel
77 York St.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2000
(61 2) 9272 6888
www.gracehotel.com.au/

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Article Written By Kathy Kindred

Kathy Kindred began her professional editing and design career in 1993 at the "University Daily Kansan." Other publications for which she has worked include "The Independence Examiner" and the "Kansas City Star" daily newspapers. In 2006, Kindred began writing for Hardrockhaven.net, an online music magazine, which she also co-owns. Kindred has a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas.

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