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The Sensory (part of the in-house health club, LivingWell)
www.livingwell.com.au
Rooms
Guestrooms offer chaise-lounges, flat-screen televisions, highly functional ergonomic workstations with both high-speed and wireless Internet access, and “smart” Internet protocol telephony which provides web-based information regarding weather, flights, stock exchange updates, foreign currency rates, and sightseeing. Phones also feature a one-call button for all hotel services. Bedding comprises high thread count cotton duvet covers and sheets, and a scattering of European and standard pillows. A complimentary pillow menu is also available upon request. Bathrooms feature 2000 watt hairdryers and Crabtree and Evelyn ”La Source” toiletries.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - wireless
- Internet access - high speed
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- DVD player
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - surcharge
- Voice mail
- Direct-dial phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Remote lighting/drapery/curtain control
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Handheld shower
- Makeup mirror
- Slippers
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Desk
- Clock radio
- Rollaway beds
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Smoking rooms
Renovation Notice
King guestroom ensuites will undergo renovation in late 2007 to early/mid 2008. This will be conducted gradually and with minimal disruption.
Recreation
Located on the lower ground floor of the Hilton Sydney is the LivingWell Premier Health Club. Spanning the entire footprint of the building, the club includes a 25 metre indoor heated pool, cardiovascular gymnasium equipped with a free-weights area, and the latest interactive equipment, including the Kinesis fitness, resistance-based training system comprising four panels of grips, cables, and weight stacks that allow for 360-degree, three-dimensional resistance-based motions. In addition, there are two group fitness studios, which run classes including the full range of Les Mills body training classes (Body Pump, Body Combat, Body Attack, Body Step, and Body Balance), spinning, tai chi, Pilates, and yoga. The club also features four saunas, steam rooms, a large spa pool, and pampering treatments from The Sensory, LivingWell’s beauty concept. The LivingWell Premier Health Club is complimentary for hotel guests.
Approximately 1.5 km from the hotel are the Royal Botanic Gardens offering numerous walking and jogging tracks including the popular foreshore path to the Opera House with impressive harbour views.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Swimming on site
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics on site
- Pilates classes/instruction on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Horse riding/rental nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
Property Amenities
A staffed business centre is located on level 1, complete with quiet breakout areas and workstations with personal computers with high-speed Internet access. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel. On site are two bars, a lobby café, and a brasserie wine bar headed by one of Sydney’s renowned chefs, Luke Mangan. Hilton Sydney also offers up to 23 flexible event spaces and a health club with a pool and full-service health spa. The hotel is located in the central business district block running from Park Street to Market Street, with dual frontages onto George and Pitt streets. The heritage-listed Queen Victoria Building shopping arcade is opposite, and Town Hall train station is 100 metres away. The monorail station servicing the Sydney Exhibition and Convention Centre is virtually adjacent to the Pitt Street entrance of the hotel.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of rooms: 577
- Number of floors: 43
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Beauty services
- Business center
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Currency exchange
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Exhibit space
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Full-service health spa
- Health club
- Internet access in public areas - surcharge
- Internet access - wireless
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Patio
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Sauna
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Steam room
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Tour assistance
- Translation services
- Wedding services
Policies
HHonours points or related frequent flyer traveller miles are not honoured on guestrooms sold via this Web site.
Extra-person charges may apply.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking. A surcharge applies to rollaways.
Photo identification is required upon check-in. Guests wishing to pay for accommodation by cash must settle the account for the entire stay upon check-in. Credit card or refundable cash deposits 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 Noon
Location Details
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, international and domestic (SYD): Approximate travel time is 20 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Distance is 10 km.
Getting there:The easiest routes from the airport to the Hilton Sydney are by taxi, car, or limousine/shuttle bus. Car rentals are available online.
Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes, but can vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): U$40
Instructions: There is a taxi queue a short distance from the airport arrivals area. Guests should advise the taxi driver that the hotel taxi drop off is on Pitt Street between Market Street and Park Street.
Rental cars are available online.
Approximate travel time: 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions
Driving directions from Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD): On leaving the airport, head for General Holmes Drive and then Southern Cross Drive. After approximately 6 km, this becomes Dowling Street (at Kensington). Take the Eastern Distributor Motorway (an underground tunnel) and after approximately 2.7 km, take the Kings Cross/Surry Hills exit onto William Street (a toll payable in AUD$4.50 will be due here in cash). Turn left into William Street and travel approximately 500 metres, when William Street meets College Street. At this point, William Street becomes Park Street. Turn right at the intersection with Elizabeth Street (at traffic lights) and then left into Market Street. Cross over the traffic lights at Castlereagh Street and then turn left into Pitt Street. The hotel vehicle drop off is approximately 80 metres on the right.
Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 20 minutes
Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): Approximately AU$11 per shuttle transfer one way. Sedan transfers are AU$93 per one-way transfer (maximum 2 passengers). Limousine transfers are AU$167 one-way (maximum 4 passengers).
Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle transfers to the hotel may be arranged on arrival at the airport. Ask for more information in the arrivals area at the tour desk/information counter after collecting baggage. Return shuttle transfers may be arranged by hotel concierge staff. Sedan/limousine transfers must be pre-arranged. Please ask for more information at the time of booking or book return limousine transfers directly with concierge staff.
Fees
- Valet parking is charged at a rate of AU$40 per night
- Self parking is charge at a rate of AU$35 per night
- All Internet access is charged at a rate of AU$0.55 per minute with a cap of AU$29 per 24 hours conducted
- Facsimile transmission costs are: local – AU$4.50 for first page and AU$2.50 for each additional page; interstate – AU$6 for first page and AU$3 for each additional page; and international – AU$ 8 for first page and AU$4 for each additional page
- Printing of black and white A4 single sided pages is AU$0.45 per page
- Photocopies are AU$0.45 per page (A4 single sided)
- Rollaway beds are AU$60 per night
This list is not comprehensive. Fees are subject to change.
Dining
Glass - Sophisticated brasserie and wine bar showcasing Australian cuisine with French influences under the direction of acclaimed local chef Luke Mangan. Advance reservations recommended. All day à la carte dining (buffet breakfast also available). Level 2. Zeta Bar - Hip bar with rooftop terrace overlooking the domes of the Queen Victoria Building. Inside, ottomans are nestled around a large fireplace and curtained booths with a Moroccan feel provide extra privacy. Open late afternoon until late. Level 4. |
Marble Bar - Live music Wednesday–Saturday. The 112-year-old heritage-listed watering hole was extensively renovated and reopened in 2005 as a haven of Victorian excesses with almost 40 varieties of marble, ornate mahogany, and stained glass feature panels. Lower ground.
Caffe Cino - Open-plan lobby café serving beverages and light snacks.
Address
488 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Nearest major airport:
Sydney, N.S.W., Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith)
Area:
City Centre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
