Name: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Address: 30 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Price range: $216–$885 per night
Rating: 8.63

What guests think

At Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay, reviewers consistently praise the unbeatable location near Circular Quay, ferries and the cruise terminal, along with friendly, accommodating staff, an excellent breakfast buffet, and rooms with harbour or Opera House views.

Several reviews note rooms and bathrooms showing age, with occasional maintenance issues or noise near lifts, plus inconsistent housekeeping. Facilities draw mixed feedback: the early-arrival lounge is praised, while the pool or sauna can disappoint, bar service may be slow, lifts and check-in queues appear at busy times, and valet parking is pricey. Expect a central, convenient base with warm service and city sights at your door, tempered by dated rooms and occasional crowding.

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Facilities

The early-arrival lounge is widely appreciated and the gym is well equipped. Downsides include a cold or underwhelming pool, a sauna out of service at times, slow bar service, long lift/check-in waits in peak periods, and expensive valet parking.

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Jeffrey

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing staff and location. Room ok bathroom in need of renovation mould on the roof, nice pool but very cold.

10

David

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location and accomodating staff. Parking is over $100 a night and parking staff are a little slow so use the Wilson parking or use public transportation. Tram stop is close by aa well as the dock for ferries and cruises.

8

Julianne

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lovely stay. The hotel was extremely busy and we frequently had longer than expected waiting times for the lift. The harbour view was nice but

10

Yanella

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great equipped gym

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Judith

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool area very disappointing. Unkempt, and no swimming for people who don’t have excellent mobility: only a ladder to enter. Womens sauna not working. Plus nasty UHT milk portions. A hotel at these prices should provide fresh milk: it’s not that hard! Long waits for check-in, check-out and to extend stay. Not good enough for what you pay.

10

Rebecca

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is in an excellent location! The staff are extremely friendly. I loved the early guest arrival lounge with shower. I would stay here again.

10

Francis

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We loved staying at this Marriott. The entire front desk staff was professional and helpful; the "early arrival" room on the 6th floor where you can relax until your room is ready was a godsend; and the location near Circular Quay was perfect for our stay.

8

mark

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really convenient location although I thought the valet parking price was high

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Melanie

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check-in was lengthy and the staff member made several errors telling us breakfast wasn’t included but we’d paid for club lounge access. The quality of food wasn’t great for breakfast or the evening canapés. Breakfast for the general population in the lobby included omelettes made to order and pancakes etc, but this wasn’t available to us at the club lounge. We paid a lot extra, so we thought we would have some inclusions. The room was quite nice and clean but the bathroom needed a renovation.

10

Dorothy

Jan 14, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Rooms were clean. We were on the club access floor and the view was fantastic as was the lounge. Great buffet and evening appies. Really the appies are allost a full dinner. Complimentary wine, beer, and liquor. Staff were friendly and customer aervice exceptional

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Cleanliness

Rooms are generally clean, and some are described as spotless. However, repeated comments mention mouldy grout or musty odours, occasional dirty or worn towels, and inconsistent housekeeping or missed servicing.

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Louise

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Large spacious clean rooms

6

Claire

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hair left behind in the shower and food stains on the table didn't give a good first impression. they did come and clean it after I called but it took 40 minutes including a supervisor's visit who seemed to make sure I wasn't lying. The pool is small and not really nice, the bed was not properly tucked in and our feet touched the underlay. Best thing by far was the breakfast buffet which was amazing and catered to all needs and more. All and all though, I wouldn't go back.

10

Aaron

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean with an amazing view of the harbour bridge. Staff were very friendly and helpful and their little special touches for our celebration, was greatly appreciated. Easy check in and check out. The lobby was spacious and very nice

8

Simon

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and clean hotel, but not quite the standard the Marriott used to be. Check-in was okay, staff friendly enough but the welcome was fairly average. The room was clean and tidy, though the view wasn’t what we expected, and being right next to the lifts made it noisy at busy times. We also asked for room servicing that never happened and had to request fresh towels a couple of times. Breakfast was excellent — great service, plenty of choice, and fresh omelettes made by the chef. Breakfast hours were longer than most hotels, which was a big plus. Overall: good location, safe and clean, great breakfast, but service not as strong as it used to be.

8

Amie

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel overall. Comfy, clean bed and the buffet breakfast was excellent. Drink on arrival was a nice touch. Staff were friendly and helpful. Excellent location for exploring Sydney. 2 min walk to circular quay railway station and ferry service, shops and restaurants / cafes. The only complaint was that the bathroom was quite small & dated and the grout in the shower looked grotty. Also we were given a room with a view of a crane outside the window which flashed a light constantly. However we weren't in the hotel long enough for this to be a real issue. Overall would stay again for the great location, comfy bed and breakfast!

10

paul

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

8

carole

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was clean although the grill on the bathroom door looked a little suspect. The hotel as a whole was as expected and the staff were pleasant and helpful.

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Chris

Oct 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was dated with wall paper lifting of the walls, the shower was mouldy and the room was cramped

8

tia

Mar 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The halls and carpets need to be replaced, it smelled musky on the room floors. The service was superb. Breakfast was a beautiful variety, wish it was warmer when I put it on my plate but the 2nd time, I dished out the bottom to get the warmer food. I didn’t have to drive anywhere since the Harbour ferry, light rail, train was 1 block away. Food was close by, it was the best location to everything I wanted to see. A place for to visit again for sure. I love that they have a lounge for early travelers and late leaving. It’s humid there so I appreciate I get to freshen up before and after my flight.

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Richard

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Dirty towels. Towels with holes. Bathroom not to standard of a Marriott

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Rooms

Rooms can be spacious and comfortable with standout harbour or Opera House views in some categories. Many guests also find the decor and bathrooms dated, some rooms small or noisy near lifts, and amenities like minibars or coffee machines not always included.

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Ramkumar

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very small room, paid for a city view but ended up just seeing the back view of same hotel and construction and the staff were not friendly. Very disappointed as soon as we entered the stay by looking at the cleanliness, room size and restroom. Raised our concern to the hotel staff but they didn’t clean to care about customer experience. For the amount we paid entire family had a terrible experience and would never stay there again.

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GLENN

Feb 15, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is beautiful, the staff is great and the location is perfect. However, the guest beds and bathrooms are in need of an update. We were on the 8th floor.

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kerry

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

No minibar or coffee machine

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Suzanne

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent location, rooms looking a bit dated and bed was extremely hard and uncomfortable. Super easy access to cruise terminal the next morning for cruise

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Simon

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and clean hotel, but not quite the standard the Marriott used to be. Check-in was okay, staff friendly enough but the welcome was fairly average. The room was clean and tidy, though the view wasn’t what we expected, and being right next to the lifts made it noisy at busy times. We also asked for room servicing that never happened and had to request fresh towels a couple of times. Breakfast was excellent — great service, plenty of choice, and fresh omelettes made by the chef. Breakfast hours were longer than most hotels, which was a big plus. Overall: good location, safe and clean, great breakfast, but service not as strong as it used to be.

10

paul

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

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Shane

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room looked onto a construction site and there were workers on the hotel 2 levels below outside the window. We should be warned of this and offered another room. Bathroom run down and neglected. Good location otherwise.

10

Cheng

Oct 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room is clean and opera house view is great. Nicely located close to circular quay transport station.

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Christopher

Feb 7, 2026

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Stayed 12 nights

Fantastic location. I had an opera house room for 12 days which obviously comes with a beautiful view. Reason for 4 stars not five? Hotel rooms are beginning to look and feel tired and dated (while remaining spotlessly clean). Is also a bit ‘carnage’ around reception and the lift area when the big groups arrive (believe many related to the cruise ships) - however the staff really do their best to manage this.

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Kathleen

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean and comfortable but the view from the room dissapointing

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, professional and accommodating, with helpful concierge support and early check-ins. A minority report check-in queues, occasional miscommunication or billing errors, and slower responses when the hotel is busy.

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Mary

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Overall, our stay at the Marriott in Sydney was excellent. The location is fantastic — very walkable, with plenty of nearby transportation options and attractions. The property itself was clean and comfortable, though the rooms and hotel could use a bit of updating. The food was excellent, with a great variety and high quality at every meal. We also appreciated the Nespresso coffee maker in the room — a nice touch. The staff were generally good and helpful, but communication could have been better. After I had a fall just outside the hotel (not on their property), the handling and follow-up were not well coordinated. Notes about our room and situation weren’t clearly passed along between staff, and we often had to repeat the same information to different people. It seemed their main concern was clarifying that the fall didn’t happen on their property rather than ensuring smooth communication afterward. Despite that, we enjoyed our stay overall. It’s a great hotel in an ideal location, with excellent food and comfortable accommodations — just a few improvements in staff communication and room updates would make it outstanding.

10

Daniel

Jan 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. I arrived early and they made me feel welcomed.

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Kimberly

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff

10

Chun N

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. We only stayed one night as preparation for our cruise. The lad who checked us in was very helpful and pointed us the easiest way to the cruise terminal

8

Janice

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff who are friendly and helpful.

10

Renato

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is friendly and helpful. Kudos to concierge Arm & bellhop Chris who helped us and went above and beyond!

10

Emanuel and Patricia

Jan 25, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

From the moment we arrived, the staff were superb. As we were early, they took our luggage whilst we registered our arrival. Our room was ready some 3 hrs early and we wer given immediate access. The room was spotless and spacious for two.The restaurant staff and cleaners were equally courteous and helpful. Regards Emanuel Frendo

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Larry

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff is really great and accommodating. We arrived on a long overnight flight and they were able to get us into a room right away. Also, the hotel is in a great location right up the street from Circular Quay.

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Judith

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The checkin line was long but ran very efficiently. All staff were very kind and considerate. All told it was one of the best hotel check-ins I’ve ever had! The buffet breakfast was extensive and quite popular. Coffee took a bit long to arrive.

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Eric

Dec 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel staff were fantastic; however, the administrative side of things needs improvement. I was happy with the overall service until I received a notification under my door at 5:00 a.m. regarding issues with charges to my account. I then had to go through the entire process of proving that all payments had already been settled in order to resolve the matter.

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Location

Outstanding, walkable location near Circular Quay, ferries, the Opera House, The Rocks and public transport—ideal for cruises and sightseeing. Some note nearby construction affecting views or access at times.

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Rachel

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location was excellent for easy walking access to Circular Quay. Check in process as smooth. Room was good, slightly tired in parts and we would have expected a few more toiletry items supplied like toothpaste, etc but all in all a great stay and we would stay here again.

10

Candice

Feb 27, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to cruise terminal and wonderful buffet breakfast.

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Anabel

Dec 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. About 2 minutes away on foot to the Metro station. 5 minutes walk to Circular quay. Plenty of dining options and depending on where your room is, you can have a great view of the Harbour Bridge.

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kevin

Mar 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location walking distance to cruise terminal and transportation.

10

Sandra

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location next to everything. Its awesome!

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Nikita

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night but check in and out was smooth and staff exceptional. Beds were soft like sleeping on a cloud and rooms were large and clean. The hotel is right on Pitt street and only a Short walk the train station, cruise terminal, the rocks, opera house, restaurants and anything else we could have needed, Exceptional!

10

richard

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

In heart of CBD and 1mi Ute walk to Circular Quay. Great breakfast. Wonderful staff

10

Lee

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location!! Right on the harbour. Will stay again!’

10

Dionne

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing stay! I've chosen this hotel twice this year and I live in Florida! The service is impeccable! The location is phenomenal!!! So close to the Opera House!!! This hotel is the right choice!

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Thomas

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Sydney's central business district. The breakfast is excellent!

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Dining

Breakfast is often highlighted for quality, variety and made-to-order options, and many enjoyed on-site dining. Critiques include food not kept hot at times, high prices, limited club lounge offerings, and occasionally slow bar or restaurant service.

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Elizabeth

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great view and the room was comfortable. Convenient location and close to the ferry etc. The buffet breakfast selection was good but the food was not kept hot. The staff were amazing and made you feel very welcome.

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Sarah

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms are average, view only visible by standing in corner of room, no water in room, no mini bar, on demand only. Extremely slow to get a cocktail at bar, drinks came out separately with long gap. Beds average, bathroom average. Breakfast was the best part, great variety.

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LaToya

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was located near the transportation hub, which made getting around Sydney and to/from the airport easy. I never had to walk far for anything. The breakfast was great, both the buffet and the in-room dining. The staff saved me a few dollars by allowing me to borrow an umbrella. This was my first stay, and it set a high bar.

10

Patricia

Jan 30, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

great location and fabulous breakfast buffet!

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paul

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was spacious and clean and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious.

10

Joanne

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean and quiet. The restaurant was good for breakfast.

10

Judith

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The checkin line was long but ran very efficiently. All staff were very kind and considerate. All told it was one of the best hotel check-ins I’ve ever had! The buffet breakfast was extensive and quite popular. Coffee took a bit long to arrive.

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Melanie

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Check-in was lengthy and the staff member made several errors telling us breakfast wasn’t included but we’d paid for club lounge access. The quality of food wasn’t great for breakfast or the evening canapés. Breakfast for the general population in the lobby included omelettes made to order and pancakes etc, but this wasn’t available to us at the club lounge. We paid a lot extra, so we thought we would have some inclusions. The room was quite nice and clean but the bathroom needed a renovation.

10

Thomas

Feb 2, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Sydney's central business district. The breakfast is excellent!

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John

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have stayed at this hotel many times before and it always lives up to expectations. However we could not believe how the service in Sylvester's restaurant has gone downhill. So very disappointing.

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Month	Average price
January	$282
February	$896
March	$356
April	$259
May	$298
June	$227
July	$231
August	$317
September	$235
October	$301
November	$366
December	$384

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20 $252	21 $311	22 $424	23 $281	24 $218	25 $283	26 $383
27 $216	28 $245	29 $268	30 $324

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $314	2 $410	3 $875
4 $885	5 $217	6 $529	7 $332	8 $316	9 $340	10 $308
11 $223	12 $264	13 $417	14 $417	15 $367	16 $433	17 $476
18 $275	19 $302	20 $399	21 $477	22 $417	23 $334	24 $328
25 $253	26 $362	27 $491	28 $515	29 $359	30 $362	31 $549

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