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Hotel Information: Art Deco style dominates this 1930s-era structure, modelled after the Chicago Tribune building. The lobby floor is intricately marbled in geometric reds and blacks, with cream columns and low-hanging chandeliers restored to their original glory. Business travellers in deep leather armchairs check e-mail via wireless Internet, and families browse the shops or sip coffee.
Amenity highlights: The hotel offers lively restaurants great for people-watching; extensive business facilities including wireless Internet in the lobby (surcharge) and a technology help desk; a rooftop fitness centre with a 20-foot pool, sauna, jetted tub, and steam room; and a good range of shops selling Australiana and collectables.
Insider tip: The turn-of-the-century Queen Victoria building, one block away, has floor after floor of luxury fashion labels, antiques, accessories, art galleries, and souvenirs in a beautifully restored setting listed with the Australian Natural Trust.
Rooms
The 382 guestrooms are designed for business travellers, with large desks, task lighting, three telephones, data ports, and voice mail. Other facilities include interactive TVs with cable/satellite channels, pay movies, video games, and express check-out, as well as in-room safes, iron/ironing boards, and hairdryers. |
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite TV
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Video-game console
- Pay movies
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Air conditioning
- Internet access - dial-up
- Voice mail
- Internet access - surcharge
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Turndown service (on request)
- Shower/tub combination
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Television
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Smoking rooms
Recreation
A rooftop fitness centre, with expansive city views, includes a 20-foot pool, sauna, spa tub, and steam room. Extensive recreational and watersports facilities are located at Darling Harbour and Sydney Harbour, both within 1 km of the hotel. Hyde Park and the Royal Botanic Gardens, both three blocks away, are ideal for jogging and bird watching. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply. |
- Sailing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Boat launch nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
- Playground nearby
Property Amenities
Shops in the sprawling lobby sell Australiana-style souvenirs, casual clothes, precious stones, coins, and other collectables. Restaurants include an Art Deco-style cocktail lounge, an Irish pub, and a café with sidewalk tables.
Extensive business facilities include wireless Internet in the lobby (surcharge), a technology help desk, a business centre with computer rental and secretarial services for hire, and 15 conference rooms.
A well-equipped fitness centre, located on the rooftop, includes a 20-foot pool, sauna, jetted tub, steam room, and exercise equipment.
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Technology helpdesk
- Concierge desk
- Concierge services
- Fitness equipment
- Health club
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Parking nearby
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Audio-visual equipment
- Secretarial services
- Business services
- Computer rental
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Number of rooms: 382
- Express check- in
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors: 11
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
- Hair salon
- ATM/banking
- Currency exchange
- Tour assistance
- Laundry facilities
- Dry cleaning service
- Pool table nearby
- Coffee in lobby
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Elevator/lift
Policies
Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Dining
Neo Bistro & Bar - Signature restaurant and cocktail lounge with multicoloured lights, dark wood furniture, and deep red carpets creating a warm ambiance. It specializes in modern Australian cuisine, and offers a wide range of cocktails and Australian wines. Open from early until late evening. The Grace Deli & Cafe - Overlooking the lobby and with sidewalk tables, this is a great place for people-watching. Emphasis is on informal meals, buffets, and take-away snacks, with strong Mediterranean and Australian influences. Open from early morning to late evening. P.J. O’Brien’s - An Irish-style pub, displaying typical Gaelic artefacts, with Guinness on tap and a good selection of Irish food. Highly popular, especially on weekends when live music is often played. Open from late morning to late evening. |
Address
77 York Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Nearest major airport:
Sydney, N.S.W., Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith)
Area:
City Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
