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Superbly located in the Rocks district, adjacent to the CBD/Business area, The Observatory Hotel is an ideal base from which to explore and work in exciting Sydney. The Observatory has the intimate and luxurious atmosphere of a grand Australian home. Luxuriously furnished with Australian antiques, oil paintings and tapestries, the hotel was designed to blend in with the 19th century buildings of the Rocks district of Sydney. The Observatory combines traditional style with the most modern amenities, offering guests the highest standards in accommodations. The Observatory Hotel has been voted Best Australian Hotel for 4 consecutive years.
Awards
OHG - Superior Deluxe 5-star Hotel
Hotel of the year - Australian Hotels Association, 1997,1998,1999,2001
AAA - 5 Diamond Five Star Diamond Award - American Academy of Hospitality Sciences ,1999,2001,2002
Asia Pacific's Leading Hotel, 1998, 1999 - World Travel Awards1311th Best Luxury Hotel in the World 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels134th Best Holiday Hotel in the World, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998, 1999136th Best Hotel in the World - all categories, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998
Best Townhouse Hotel in World, Tatler Magazine UK, 1998
Employee Excellence in Service Award, 2000, 2001, 2002
Best Australian Hotel 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels
Excellence in Service Award, National 1997 / 1998 / 2001 / 2002
Best 5- Star Hotel Accommodation, 1998
Best Bar Presentation / Service Award, 1998, 2001 - The Globe Bar
Best Restaurant - Galileo, 2000, 2001, 2002
Galileo Restaurant is the only Sydney Hotel Restaurant to have a Chef's Hat - Sydney Morning Herald, Good food guide, 1998 / 1999 / 2000
Chain: Orient-Express Hotels
Awards
OHG - Superior Deluxe 5-star Hotel
Hotel of the year - Australian Hotels Association, 1997,1998,1999,2001
AAA - 5 Diamond Five Star Diamond Award - American Academy of Hospitality Sciences ,1999,2001,2002
Asia Pacific's Leading Hotel, 1998, 1999 - World Travel Awards1311th Best Luxury Hotel in the World 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels134th Best Holiday Hotel in the World, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998, 1999136th Best Hotel in the World - all categories, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998
Best Townhouse Hotel in World, Tatler Magazine UK, 1998
Employee Excellence in Service Award, 2000, 2001, 2002
Best Australian Hotel 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels
Excellence in Service Award, National 1997 / 1998 / 2001 / 2002
Best 5- Star Hotel Accommodation, 1998
Best Bar Presentation / Service Award, 1998, 2001 - The Globe Bar
Best Restaurant - Galileo, 2000, 2001, 2002
Galileo Restaurant is the only Sydney Hotel Restaurant to have a Chef's Hat - Sydney Morning Herald, Good food guide, 1998 / 1999 / 2000
Chain: Orient-Express Hotels
Availability
Average guest rating
4.7
4.7
Check in / front desk
4.6Cleanliness
4.7Location
4.3Rooms
4.6Service
4.7Value
4.1Business service
4.2wannabetravellerliz has stayed here and says:
"Quote from letter to manager of the hotel: I've now just returned to the UK but would like to thank you and your staff. I had a wonderful trip to New Zealand and Australia, and my visit to the Observatory certainly stands out as a highlight. The hotel is so superbly located but at the same time away..."20 Mar 2007Read hotel reviews
Hotel facilities
General
- Parking (fee required)
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Elevator
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
- Restaurant
- Continental Breakfast
- Safe Deposit Box
- Air conditioning
- Pets Allowed
- Rooms/Facilities for Disabled
- Heating
- Television
Activities
- Bar
- Indoor Swimming Pool
- Fitness Centre
- Spa & Wellness Centre
Services
- Room Service
- Business Centre
- Currency Exchange
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Laundry
- Car Rental
- Airport Shuttle
- Ironing Service
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms and costs AUD 15.00 per hour.
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site and costs AUD 40.00 per day.
Hotel policies
Check-In
from 15:00 hours
Check-Out
until 11:00 hours
Cancelation
If you cancel less than 2 days before your arrival date, you will be charged by the hotel as for the first night.
If you do not cancel and do not arrive you will be charged by the hotel as for the first night (no-show case).
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up to 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing My Booking page.
If you do not cancel and do not arrive you will be charged by the hotel as for the first night (no-show case).
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up to 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing My Booking page.
It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE/ADVANCED".
* This is general hotel cancellation policy, please see also cancellation policies of room rate you select it may differ.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
Children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Older children or adults are charged AUD 80.00 per night and person for extra beds.
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Children under 12 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
Children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
Older children or adults are charged AUD 80.00 per night and person for extra beds.
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Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
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Location
89-113 Kent Street
Attractions
Area Attractions
-Bridge Climb-
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A once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is a professional team to take you on an exhilarating climb all the way to the top of the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Built in 1932, it has taken almost 70 years for the bridge to be o
Shopping
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Meeting Facilities and Business Center
Cornwallis Suite - Theatre-100, Classroom-65, Cocktail-150, Banquet-100, U-shape-45
Cornwallis 1 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Cornwallis 2 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Cornwallis 1 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Cornwallis 2 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Spa and Health Club facilities and Recreation
Day Spa and Health & Leisure Club
We welcome you into an environment of relaxation and comfort that combines all the benefits of fitness, health , wellness and complete care of the skin, body and mind supported by highly skilled and experienced p
We welcome you into an environment of relaxation and comfort that combines all the benefits of fitness, health , wellness and complete care of the skin, body and mind supported by highly skilled and experienced p
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