Hotel Information: This five-storey 100-guestroom hotel was built on a finger wharf over Woolloomooloo. BLUE Sydney is part of a large redevelopment that incorporates elements of the original circa-1915 wharf to create an eye-pleasing complex comprising a marina, fine-dining village, luxury private apartments, and the hotel. This makes the hotel popular with both business travelers and holidaymakers.

Amenity Highlights: Listed among the Top Ten Bars in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in 2003, the atrium-level bar offers a large range of cocktails in a walk-through area cleverly designed to incorporate cosy catch-up nooks. A multitude of soft tea-light candles, rich brown lounge chairs, oversized ottomans, and large cushions complete the picture. Other lures include the 18-metre indoor heated pool with adjoining deck and patio, and Spa Chakra therapy and healing centre.

Insider Tip: With BLUE Sydney set above the water, it is not unthinkable to travel like a Venetian by water taxi or Italian speedboat, which can be arranged via the concierge. Popular destinations include Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour, and Balmoral Beach (popular for fish and chips on the beach or fine dining at the Bathers’ Pavilion café and restaurant).

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Spa

Spa Chakra is located on the city side of The Wharf (pier) in the same complex as BLUE Sydney and comprises a number of beauty and massage rooms, two change rooms, a hydrotherapy room, Vichy Shower, and relaxation lounge. Spa Chakra is open daily from early morning until late evening weekdays/Saturdays and from mid-morning until late afternoon on Sundays.

Philosophy (click here)

Spa Chakra offers more than 60 beauty and health treatments to nurture the face, body, and spirit via personalised holistic therapies. The facility is a member of the Guerlain Spa Chakra Alliance, a worldwide collection of spas available at select hotels.

Sample menu (click here)

Massage therapies (60 minutes each): AU$140
Select from Deep Tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, Remedial, Aromatherapy, Energetic, Reflexology, and Pre- and Post-Natal Massages.
Fees may not include tax and are subject to change without notice.

Hydrotherapy (60 minutes): AU$150
Pre-massage therapy prepares the body by warming and loosening the muscles.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Reiki (60 minutes): AU$140
Focuses on energy flow, specific healing, and general relaxation.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Chakra Health Assessment (60 minutes): AU $420
Assessment that establishes a personal program of nutrition, aromatherapy, herbal medicine, and spa therapies.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Specialty Facial (2 hours): AU$295
Two full hours using anti-ageing Guerlain products, including infusion masks and the application of skin care concentrates to promote rejuvenation, firmness, and tone.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Reconnective Healing (60 minutes):AU$180
Uses the practices of healer and author Dr Eric Pearl, addressing the meridians of the body that govern health, renewal, and the immune system.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Angels Package (3 hours, 30 minutes):AU$550
Includes valet parking, mineral footbath (with exfoliation, cuticle repair, foot mask, paraffin therapy, relaxation massage, and lacquer application), 60-minute massage, 45-minute hydrotherapy treatment, glass of Moet Chandon champagne, reading with an Angel Intuitive Practitioner, and set of Doreen Virtue’s Healing with Angels book and Angel Cards.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

The Healing Sea (5–6 hours with gourmet lunch): AU$800
Includes body polish, spa facial (with eyelash tint, brow shape, facial waxing, and paraffin hand therapy), hydrotherapy bath, manicure (classic or French), and Guerlain skin care gift pack.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.

Products (click here)

Spa Chakra features the latest in Guerlain therapies from the Issima skin care range. The spa’s therapists use a tailor-made approach and select product blends to suit each individual client’s needs.

Rooms

BLUE Sydney has 100 guestrooms, including 36 (two-storey) loft rooms. Historical prints of working Sydney maintain the link with the building’s origin, and premium-quality touches include down pillows and duvets (comforters), fine-woven cotton sheets, and a selection of complimentary designer toiletries. Minibars deserve special mention for their range of tempters, from Belvedere Vodka through to mineral-supplement sports drinks. Standard features across all guestroom types are dining tables/chairs, large desks with high-speed Internet access and fixed phones (with direct dial to a technology help desk), and TVs with CD stereos and VCRs. Views encompass parts of the harbour, naval base, and the inner city suburbs of Woolloomooloo and Potts Point, or have westerly aspects over the pier, bay, and Domain parkland. DVDs, fax machines, and guestrooms with opening windows are available upon request.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - high speed
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• VCR
• CD player
• Climate control
• Complimentary newspaper
• Air conditioning
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Internet access - surcharge
• Voice mail
• Refrigerator
• Minibar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping
• Turndown service (on request)

• Designer toiletries
• Bathroom telephone
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• Massage - available in room
• Sewing kit
• Bathroom scale
• Child care (in room, surcharge)
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Desk
• Clock radio
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Smoking rooms

Recreation

An 18-metre indoor heated pool is located on the lower ground level, with adjoining male/female change rooms, a spa, and small fitness centre, in addition to a deck with reclining chairs, and an outdoor patio. Located within the same pier complex is Spa Chakra, offering a wide range of therapies including massage, hydrotherapy, beauty services, spiritual and holistic healing, and health spa services.

Nearby are many recreational choices including the scenic foreshore walking/jogging track in the Royal Botanic Gardens (0.5 km away) which runs all the way from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair to the Sydney Opera House. Opposite BLUE is the Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool (via 1 km walk), offering sweeping views of the harbour.

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

• Golfing nearby
• Swimming on site
• Tennis nearby
• Running track/path nearby
• Aerobics nearby

• Pilates classes/instruction nearby
• Yoga classes/instruction nearby
• Hiking/biking trails nearby
• Bicycle rentals nearby
• Horse riding/rental nearby
• Playground nearby

Property Amenities

BLUE Sydney features an 18-metre indoor heated pool with adjoining relaxation deck and outdoor patio. Recreational amenities include a health spa and small fitness centre. The reception area is adjacent to a living room area, which features specially designed carpets, suspended lights and large reading lamps, and a harmonious blend of sofas, ottomans, and armchairs set against exposed corrugated iron and timbers from the original warehouse. Large timber barn-style doors open out to the pier during fair-weather days. A small complimentary video library, with an emphasis on Australian titles and Australian directors, is located at reception. Reading material is also provided on loan.

Valet parking:
AU$37–$46 per 24-hour period (multiple exits/entries allowed). Covered and secure.
Fees include GST and are subject to change without prior notice.

Several computer stations are located at various levels throughout the hotel and offer complimentary Internet access. Three conference/function rooms can be booked for small events. Click the link below for more details.

Business amenities (click for details)

Business services: Four flat-screen computers and printers are set up around the hotel: near reception (with a scanner), on level three, and at two stations on level four. 24-hour access is complimentary. Secretarial services such as photocopying and faxing are provided for a surcharge by reception. Mobile/cell phones can also be rented via reception.

Internet access: Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available at the four computer stations and in the function rooms. Complimentary wireless access is available in the Water Bar, Blue Café, and in the reading room/reception area.

Conference/function room(s): Three function rooms include a ground-floor room with natural light and theatre-style seating for up to 50, a boardroom-style room, and a second-level room that seats 14 comfortably. Pre-function areas are also available. Customised audiovisual and communications systems are available in all function areas and include projection systems, motorised screens, large-scale video, video conferencing, and computer rental. Surcharges apply.

• Marina on site
• Swimming pool - indoor
• Spa tub
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Full-service health spa
• Concierge desk
• Technology helpdesk
• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Fitness equipment
• Bar/lounge
• Room service (24 hours)
• Parking (surcharge)
• Limo or Town Car service available
• Parking (valet)
• Parking (secure)
• Meeting rooms (small groups)
• Conference room(s)
• Event catering
• Banquet facilities
• Audio-visual equipment
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Secretarial services

• Business services
• Computer rental
• Internet access in public areas - high speed
• Internet access in public areas - complimentary
• Internet access - wireless
• Express check- in
• Number of rooms: 100
• 24-hour front desk
• Porter/bellhop
• Express check-out
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Security guard
• Medical assistance available
• Tour assistance
• Currency exchange
• ATM/banking
• Beauty services
• Dry cleaning service
• Shoe shine
• Video library
• Patio
• Elevator/lift
• Number of floors: 5

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
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 and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets not allowed
• Check-in time is 3 PM
• Check-out time is 11 AM

National Rating

This property does not have an official STAR Rating from AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Location Details

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): Approximate driving time is 20–30 minutes, allowing for traffic congestion at peak times, and distance is approximately 10 km.

Getting there:The easiest routes from the airport to the hotel are by car or taxi. Rental cars are available online. Click the links below for instructions/details.

Getting around: As most of the city and its attractions are accessible within a 1–3 km range, walking is possible (but be warned that there are quite a few stairs on the pathway up to The Domain parkland and into the city). Alternatively, taxis are readily available for quick and convenient transfers.

By car (click here)

Approximate travel time: 20–30 minutes, depending on the time of day.

Driving directions from SYD: Rental cars are available online. Follow the signs on South Dowling Street and then enter the Eastern Distributor Tunnel. Take the Kings Cross exit (on the left) out to William Street (where a toll is due) and from there BLUE is approximately 1 km. On exiting the tunnel simply cross over William Street (at traffic lights) and continue straight ahead (Palmer Street) until a T-junction at Sir John Young Crescent. Turn right into Sir John Young Crescent and right again at the first set of traffic lights (passing under a motorway) into Cowper Wharf Road. BLUE is approximately 0.5 km on the left with a large pull-in bay for vehicles directly outside the hotel. Please also 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: 20–30 minutes, depending on the time of day. Approximate cost (subject to change without notice): AU$35–$40

Instructions: A taxi queue awaits a short distance from the airport arrivals area. Please inform the taxi driver that the hotel is located on Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo.

Dining

BLUE Café - Located in the hotel’s central atrium. À la carte breakfast/brunch café open daily from early to late morning. Specialising in hearty breakfasts, gourmet coffee, and fine Australian fare.

Water Bar - Listed among the Top Ten Bars in the World by Condé Nast Traveler in 2003. Bathed in light from small tea-light candles and outfitted with rich brown lounge chairs, oversized ottomans, and cushions, with splashes of red and lavender, and clever functional-art screens positioned between some settings. Open daily from late afternoon until late. Extensive cocktail selection.

A room charge-back option is available at Manta, a seafood restaurant located within the same pier complex as Blue. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Flexible dining options include outdoor dining on the promenade, formal indoor dining room, and high table/bar for quick platters. Manta also supplies 24-hour room service.

Awards And Affiliations

The hotel is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World. BLUE Sydney - A Taj Hotel was also listed in the Condé Nast Travel Reader Awards for 2005 and ranked 20 in the 2004 Travel + Leisure 500 World’s Best.

Address

6 Cowper Wharf Road

Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011

Australia

Nearest major airport:

Sydney, NSW, Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)

Area:

Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia