In the style of its sister hotels, such as the Cipriani, Sydney's Observatory Hotel is the only choice for the discerning traveler. Just minutes from the city center and historic Rocks area, The Observatory provides every conceivable luxury found in a grand Australian home.
Sash windows open to allow harbor breezes to circulate in all 100 rooms, some with juliet balconies. Guests have a choice of linens and pillows, including foam, feather, and nonallergenic. Rooms include video and DVD/CD players, satellite TVs with 14 channels, multi-line phones, high-speed Internet access (charges apply) and voice mail. Other amenities are safes, minibars, slippers, umbrellas, and complimentary bottled water. (Everything in the rooms can be purchased, including the beds and curtains.)

5 STARS. 78 rooms, 9 junior suites, 12 suites on 3 floors.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Deluxe Rooms - Cozy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King, Queen or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.

Junior Suites - One King/Queen or two double beds. Relaxing sitting area, with sofa and armchairs within the same room, and include a facsimile machine with its own dedicated number. Many have balconies with views of the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour or the city.

Executive Suites - Renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm. All Executive Suites feature separate sitting rooms, with full bar facilities, as well as dedicated facsimile machines, modem lines, CD and DVD players. Many of them feature domed ceilings, arch windows and traditional four-poster beds. Many also have balconies with charming views of Observatory Hill, or the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour with its beautiful sunsets.

Observatory Suite - The hotel's most spectacular suite is intimate, luxurious and filled with objets d'art. The bedroom features a magnificent four-poster bed with mahogany hand-carved front posts, as well as a spacious en suite bathroom lined with wall-to-wall Pretorian marble. It also features a fully equipped kitchen and guest toilet, and has interconnecting doors to deluxe rooms either side, if required.

A-LIST ATTRIBUTES
• Located in the historic Rocks district on a quiet street opposite Sydney Observatory, the hotel has colonial ambience with original artworks and antiques throughout.
• The hotel's 100 rooms overlook Observatory Hill or Walsh Bay and evoke the elegance of a stately Australian home.
• The colonial theme extends to the restaurants, with rare objets d’art, leather-bound first-edition books, and deep armchairs creating the aura of a private club.
• Extensive spa facilities including a 65-foot lap pool under a fiber-optic dome.
• Guests can have a star named after them at the Sydney Observatory, opposite.

DINING
Galileo - Parisian-salon style, with reproductions of early Vogue magazine sketches on the walls. Long and narrow, with low ceilings and silk-draped windows overlooking the street, wooden floors and columns, plush seats with cushions, and glass-blown chandeliers. French cuisine with a Japanese influence, and extensive cellar of Australian and European wines. Open for breakfast and dinner.

The Globe Bar - Reminiscent of an old-style explorers’ club, with an 850-volume library of original leather-bound books, botanical-themed artworks, a grandfather’s clock, and antiques. A celestial globe dating from 1799 stands at the entrance, and the pages of a reproduction of Captain Cook’s diary are turned each day. Deep lounge chairs and sofas, rich rugs, dark-wood paneling and a baby grand piano enhance its old-style charm. Light meals and snacks are served throughout the day, as well as high-tea and cocktails. Open from lunch until late evening.

24-Hour Room Service.

ACTIVITIES
On-site: Swimming pool
Nearby: Many attractions are within walking distance of the hotel, and taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced.

GOLF
The New South Wales Golf Club is the number-one course in Australia. It is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and Botany Bay. Highlights include English pot-style bunkers and fast-undulating greens. This is a seaside links course.

Moore Park Golf Club is an 18-hole golf course situated approximately 10 minutes from the central business district. This golf club is the closest driving range to the Hotel and is fully equipped. Moore Park is a 3-tier course with 60 covered bays.

The Terrey Hills Golf Course is one of the top five courses in Sydney. A Private Championship Course, Terrey Hills is for international visitors only. For more information, a course tour and scorecard, click on the link below.

SPA & FITNESS
A 65-foot lap pool and spa tub are covered by a domed fiber-optic ceiling, with twinkling lights pinpointing the Southern Hemisphere stars. Roman-style columns and marble floors contrast with whimsical frescos of Bondi Beach, circa 1950. Other facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room, and seven treatment rooms. Treatments include traditional Aboriginal L’itya and Tibetan Bell therapies.

LOCATION
Address: 89-113 Kent Street Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. Map

Airport: Sydney-Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 12 miles. Check Airfares

Transportation: Rent A Car or Book A Limo

AREA ATTRACTIONS
Sydney Observatory – opposite
Rocks market – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Sydney Harbour Bridge – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Sydney Opera House – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Circular Quay – 1 km (0.5 miles)
Cockle Bay (dining) – 1 km (0.5 mile)
Wynyard Railway – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Cruise terminal – 1.5 km (1 mile)
Pitt Street (shopping) – 2 km (1 miles)
Chinatown – 3 km (2 miles)