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Rooms

This hotel has 166 guestrooms, including 28 suites. Guestrooms have views over North Sydney Oval or south over the business district and/or Harbour. Furnishings and décor are uncluttered and feature light wood-grain finishes and cream tones.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Internet access - surcharge
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Hair dryer
• Massage - available in room
• Shower/tub combination
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• Window opens
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Renovation Notice

This hotel is currently renovating its public areas and guestrooms. The hotel will make every effort to minimize construction noise and related disturbance. See below for details (completion dates subject to change).

• Lobby and restaurant: Completed
  
• Hallways: Completed
  
• Guestrooms (soft refurbishment only): Scheduled for completion October 2006

Recreation

Golfing is available at Cammeray Golf Course, 2 km from the hotel, and tennis courts are available next door at Cammeray Park. The North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre offers basketball court hire at hourly, full-, and half-court rates. Just around the corner (500 metres) from the hotel is the Civic Centre Park, which features a playground. Guests can swim at nearby North Sydney Olympic Pool, which is just next to Luna Park (1.5 km away). Approximately 500 metres away is a fitness centre. Discount passes are available at reception for AU$10–$15 a visit.

The recreational activities listed below are available nearby; fees may apply. See the concierge desk for more information.

• Golfing
• Swimming nearby
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby

• Basketball
• Aerobics
• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Playground

Property Amenities

A complimentary shuttle bus operates during the morning peak hour, dropping guests at local offices and the nearby corporate centres of St Leonards and Lane Cove, in addition to North Sydney Station. Beauty services can be arranged upon request.

Self parking: AU$10–$15 per 24-hour period. Covered and secure underground parking. Fees are subject to change without notice.

The hotel’s business facilities comprise a small 24-hour business centre next to reception, plus a range of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Audiovisual equipment is available (surcharges).

Business centre: Services include:
Photocopying: Complimentary for small amounts
Faxing: AU$4–$6 per page
One computer is available for complimentary use.
Fees subject to change without notice.

Internet access: The centre provides complimentary dial-up Internet access.

Conference/function room(s): Meeting and event facilities total 404 square metres across six separate rooms and include a ballroom (capacity of 210 for cocktails) and two executive boardrooms.

• Concierge desk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
• Bar/lounge
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (limited hours)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Ballroom(s)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Business center
• Banquet facilities
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Audio-visual equipment

• Internet access in public areas - dial-up
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-out
• Express check- in
• Number of rooms: 166
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of floors: 12
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• Medical assistance available
• Dry cleaning service
• Laundry facilities
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Wedding services

Policies

Extra-person charges apply. Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking. Fees apply to rollaway beds and cribs are free of charge. Cash (with photo identification) or credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges. Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this website cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

• Pets not allowed

Location Details

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): Approximate driving time is 40–60 minutes, allowing for traffic congestion at peak times, and distance is 15 km.

Getting there: The easiest transportation options from the airport to the hotel are car/taxi, train, or shuttle bus. Rental cars are available online.

Travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40– 60 minutes, depending on the time of day

Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$20--$30 for one-way transportation.

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Shuttle services to northern Sydney operate regularly throughout the day and evening. They can easily be arranged on arrival at both the domestic and international terminals. Guests should proceed to the Information Desk on the arrivals level and ask for assistance. The hotel concierge can organise a shuttle-bus transfer from the hotel to the airport for a cost of AU$30--$40 (guests must book at least one day in advance, or earlier, if possible).

Approximate travel time: 40–60 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Driving directions from SYD: Rental cars are available online. From the airport, ask the rental-car attendant for a good map and clear directions to get to North Sydney.

If travelling by car from Sydney Airport, follow the signs on South Dowling Street towards Central Business District/city. Take the route to the Harbour Bridge (not the Harbour Tunnel), keeping in the left lane. Cross the Harbour Bridge and take the second exit to North Sydney. The first major intersection on the right (with traffic lights) is Walker Street. Follow Walker Street up through the main shopping area and turn left into McLaren Street. Nestled amid gardens, the hotel is located on the right, travelling up McLaren Street.

Note that tolls (to be paid in local currency) may apply, depending on the route taken.

By taxi (click here)

Approximate travel time from the airport to the hotel: 40–60 minutes, depending on the time of day. Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$50–$60

Instructions: A taxi queue awaits a short distance from the airport arrivals area. Please inform the taxi driver that the hotel is located on McLaren Street in North Sydney, off Walker Street.

Closest train station to the hotel: North Sydney, on the North Shore line, located less than 1 km from the hotel. Approximate travel time from the airport to the train station: 30–40 minutes, depending on the time of day

Approximate train cost (subject to change without notice): A single one-way ticket costs approximately AU$10–$15 per person from the airport to North Sydney (prices are subject to change without notice).

Schedules and directions (subject to change without notice): Train stations are located at both the international and domestic airport terminals, with trains operating every 10–15 minutes. The closest train station is North Sydney, on the North Shore line, located less than 1 km from the hotel. The walk to the hotel involves a slight incline so is best suited to those with a small amount of luggage. Alternatively, there is a taxi rank just outside the train station.

Dining

50 Four Restaurant and Bar - Overlooks leafy garden area. All-day dining menu; light meals and coffee. The bar offers a range of beverages, including coffee, tea, wine, and cocktails. Retro dining settings, ottomans and low-profile lounges.

Address

54 Mclaren Street

North Sydney, NSW 2060

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Sydney, N.S.W., Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith)

Area:

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia