Midrange
Menzies Sydney Hotel
14 carrington street, â+61 2 9299 1000 fax +61 2 9290 3819 (http://www.sydneymenziesh...). good value inner city hotel overlooking wynyard park. an easy stroll to sydney opera house, circular quay ferries and the rocks tourist precinct. rooms cost approx $175-$300 a night.
Park Regis City Centre
27 park street, â1800 221 138. (http://www.staywellgroup....). park regis city centre is perfectly located in the very heart of the sydney cbd, adjacent to darling harbour and hyde park, the hotel is literally surrounded by sydneyâs best shopping, entertainment and sightseeing. views from the 45th floor rooftop pool and observation deck are guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. rooms from $132.
Top end
Four Seasons Sydney
199 george street, â+61 2 9238 0000 (http://www.fourseasons.co...). located at the west edge of circular quay, the four seasons is an older but immaculately maintained five-star hotel with superlative service. regular rooms are small, but have direct views of the opera house, and it doesn't get much better than this locationwise. from $300 up, keep an eye out for promotional package deals.
Intercontinental Sydney
117 macquarie street, â+61 2 9253 9000 fax +61 2 9240 1240, email mailto:[email protected] (http://sydney.intercontin...). close to circular quay and the royal botanic gardens.
Marriott Hotel
36 college street, â+61 2 9361 8400 (http://marriott.com/prope...). sydney marriott is a luxurious hotel, filled with everything that can be expected from a hotel of its kind. the hotel includes renowned cuisine, various bars, 2 pools among many other features. the hotel also enjoys one of the best locations in sydney. approx $265-$405 per night.
Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
A very Scandinavian style refurbishment of an historic stone faced building. Good sized rooms, powerful showers and wide range of amenities. Concierges helpful. Breakfast OK but not sparkling. Hallways have stuffy air.
Sheraton on the Park
161 elizabeth street, â+ 61 2 9286 6000 fax +61 2 9286 6686, email mailto:[email protected] (http://www.sheraton.com/sydney). the sheraton on the park is one of the nicest 5 star hotels in sydney. it is located opposite the hyde park ask for a park view room to take full advantage of the location, but note these are usually more expensive than the city view rooms and the staff are really friendly. rooms with one king sized bed: approximately $260 - $300 per night.
The Westin
No.1 martin place, â+61 2 8223 1111 (http://www.westin.com.au/...). approx $325-$435. superb rooms, particularly the heritage rooms.
Jamison Sydney
11 jamison street â1300 857 922 (http://rydges.com/hotel/0...). jamison sydney is in the north of the cbd, close to the rocks, circular quay, the opera house and the sydney harbour bridge. rooms from $200-$250.
There is little budget accommodation in this district. There are some backpackers Hostel but generally cheaper accommodation is found in the surrounding areas around Central Station in the City South.