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Pensione Hotel $$$ Novotel Sydney on
631–635 George St Chain Hotels Darling Harbour $$$
Tel 9265 8888 Map 4 E4 100 Murray St, Pyrmont
∑ pensione.com.au The Rocks and Tel 9934 0000 Map 3 C2
Convenient hotel in a busy area. Circular Quay ∑ novoteldarlingharbour.com.au
The corridors are a bit of a maze, Opt for a room with a view of
but the rooms are modern and Four Seasons Hotel Sydney $$$ Darling Harbour. Rooms are
generally well maintained. 199 George St spacious and there is an outdoor
Tel 9250 3100 Map 1 B3 pool, gym, tennis court,
∑ fourseasons.com/sydney/ restaurant, bar and café.
Botanic Garden and Harbour views, a handy location
The Domain and top-notch facilities for Rydges World Square $$$
business and leisure travellers. 389 Pitt St
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay $$$ The service is excellent. Tel 8268 1888 Map 4 E3
93 Macquarie St ∑ rydges.com
Tel 9252 4600 Map 1 C3 Holiday Inn Old Sydney $$$ Good hospitality and service
∑ stamford.com.au/sscq 55 George St, The Rocks complement a terrific central
This historic hotel has character Tel 9252 0524 Map 1 B2 location, and neat and tidy
and charm and offers gracious, ∑ ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/ rooms. The furnishings may be
old-fashioned service and good us/en/sydney/sydgs/hoteldetail are a little uninspiring but the
modern amenities. Step back to Colonial Sydney. beds are very comfortable.
Old-world charm is comple-
mented by modern facilities.
Kings Cross and Kings Cross and
Darlinghurst City Centre Darlinghurst
Larmont Sydney $$ Hilton Sydney $$$ Ibis Budget Sydney East $
2–14 Kings Cross Rd, Kings Cross 488 George St 191–201 William Street,
Tel 9295 8888 Map 5 B1 Tel 9266 2000 Map 1 B5 Kings Cross
∑ lancemore.com.au/larmont ∑ hiltonsydney.com.au Tel 9326 0300 Map 5 B1
Modern, stylish rooms close to There are no waterfront views ∑ accorhotels.com.au
lots of eateries and transport. here, but it is right in the pulsing Living up to low-cost expectations,
Lovely staff, and there is free city centre. Pop into the historic rooms are very basic. Street-
Wi-Fi and iPads for guests’ use. Marble Bar downstairs. facing rooms can be noisy due to
traffic and nightlife. Cheerful staff.
Medusa $$ Swissotel Sydney $$$
267 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst 68 Market St
Tel 9331 1000 Map 5 B1 Tel 9238 8888 Map 4 E2 Further Afield
∑ medusa.com.au ∑ swissotel.com/hotels/sydney Novotel Manly Pacific $$
A labyrinth of 18 rooms, styled to Comfortable rooms with contem- 55 N Styne, Manly
maximize comfort and privacy. porary styling. The colourful kids’ Tel 9977 7666
There is also a pretty courtyard rooms – stocked with toys and ∑ novotelmanlypacific.com.au
with a reflection pool. facilities – are great for families. This hotel opposite the beach
has plenty of on-site dining and
Old Clare Hotel $$$ entertainment options, as
1 Kensington St, Chippendale Darling Harbour and well as a lovely rooftop pool.
Tel 8277 8277 Map 4 D5 Surry Hills
∑ theoldclarehotel.com.au Quest Bondi Junction $$
Retaining the best features of the Travelodge Wentworth Ave $$ 28 Spring St, Bondi Junction
pub and brewery that once 27–33 Wentworth Ave Tel 9078 1700
occupied this site, this aesthetic Tel 8267 1700 Map 4 F4 ∑ questapartments.com.au
gem has a lobby bar, a rooftop ∑ tfehotels.com/brands/ Three train stops from the city, a
pool and bar and four restaurants. travelodge-hotels short bus ride to the beach and
Rooms are basic and simple. shopping of every kind at your
Surprisingly quiet despite its size doorstep. Quest Bondi Junction
Further Afield and central location, this is a offers pleasant, modern well-
Admiral Collingwood Lodge $$ handy base from which to explore. appointed rooms and facilities.
5 Collingwood St, Drummoyne
Tel 9181 3881
∑ admiralcollingwoodlodge.com.au
A lovely 1880s Italianate mansion
with well-kept rooms near water-
front parklands. There are regular
buses and ferries to the city.
Hotel Ravesi’s $$$
118 Campbell Parade, Bondi
Tel 9365 4422
∑ hotelravesis.com.au
Stay in beachside glamour in one
of 12 chic, individually styled
rooms. The iconic beach is
right across the road. Bright and spacious room at the Admiral Collingwood Lodge
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