When visiting exquisite Australia you'll be able to dive the Great Barrier Reef, Swim through sunken ships, watch the Australian Ballet, discover the Aborigines, or take on fresh water crocs in the Outback. Where you lay your head each night between adventures is a choice you shouldn't take lightly. Of course, you could sleep in a cramped, dorm-style room with pint-sized, though well-made beds - or you could check out one of the luxury hotels in Sydney Australia.
Overlooking the picturesque Sydney Harbour, the Shangri-La starts our list at number 5, with a customer rating of 17.5 out of a possible 20. Service in this world-class 563 room establishment is high priority, the decor contemporary Eastern-inspired, everything lends a feeling of spaciousness. Offering startling views from the 36th floor are the Altitude Restaurant, and the Blu Horizon Bar. The Shangri-La is home to the Alysium Spa and Health Club which boasts a Roman-style pool, hair salon and fitness center.
Tucked away off the main streets of the Rocks district is The Observatory Hotel, number 4 on our list, rated 18 out of 20. Decorated in the Regency style, this most treasured and trendy hotel has spacious bedrooms, large luxurious beds, and marble bathrooms with heated towel racks. Modern appliances are hidden away inside cabinets to complete the look. The Observatory Hotel boasts a heated pool, tennis court, day spa, gym, and even provides slippers and an umbrella in room. For the traveling family, small pets and children are even welcome.
The Blue Sydney comes in at number 3 on our list with a customer rating of 18 out of 20. The Blue is located on an old wharf which extends out over the water in Woolloomooloo, providing excellent views of the marina, the city and the Harbour. Rooms at the Blue are loft-style with plush king beds roosting above the living area. While other high-class hotels have selected sparse Asian or Eastern-themed decor, the Blue has chosen a riot of colors and textures, opting for dark brown sued rather than black leather, for instance. The effect is stunning and quite sets the Blue apart from its contemporaries. With several much sought-after restaurants and bars situated right there on the wharf, you don't even have to set foot on land to have a great time.
Number 2 on the list is the Medusa Hotel. Peculiar yet stylish, this 18th century Victorian townhome is located in Sydney's boutique district. If the exterior is Victorian, the interior will shock you. Bold, and modern - the Medusa takes pride in drawing young and creative types to is brilliantly decorated rooms. King and Queen beds, and marble-and-glass bathrooms make this hotel dramatic and vibrant. The Medusa, however is simply a place to lay your head between adventures. As a converted townhome, it boasts no restaurant, no bar, no shops - though there are plenty of those in the surrounding Darlinghurst neighborhood.
With amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets, fresh flowers and massage services, The Establishment Hotel tops our list at number 1, with a customer rating of 19 out of 20. This place offers well-dressed lodging in a convenient location, and its bars and restaurants are a magnet for the city's most dazzling nightlife. This hotel just might be perfect. You can choose a room decor of either markedly Japanese, black and white with vivid slashes of color, or soft European tones. The beds are quite large and very sumptuous. The hotel's three nightclubs host long lines on any given night - which are bypassed by hotel guests, and you'll dine in high spirits at the Establishment's three high class restaurants.
Not mentioned in our top 5 countdown is the Park Hyatt Sydney. This isn't because it's not a world-class hotel - some would argue it's the most impressive hotel in all of Australia. It's simply because none of its clients had used the rating system. The Park Hyatt looks across Sydney Cove, and is a more subtle structure than its name and reputation would demand. Don't let the facade fool you - true beauty is on the inside. Rooms are large and spacious, decorated in the calming European earth tones that are so classic. You may want to watch the Sharp LCD television, but discover that the remote opens the drapes to the window facing the water. Not many people could be distracted by a TV after that. With remote-control draperies, 24-hour butler service, and first-class restaurant and bar, it's possible there's nothing left to be desired.
You could book an economy hotel room, the internet is full of offers. But, if you take the time to journey to the other side of the globe, where marvels await your discovery, maybe it's time to sleep in the arms of luxury.
Overlooking the picturesque Sydney Harbour, the Shangri-La starts our list at number 5, with a customer rating of 17.5 out of a possible 20. Service in this world-class 563 room establishment is high priority, the decor contemporary Eastern-inspired, everything lends a feeling of spaciousness. Offering startling views from the 36th floor are the Altitude Restaurant, and the Blu Horizon Bar. The Shangri-La is home to the Alysium Spa and Health Club which boasts a Roman-style pool, hair salon and fitness center.
Tucked away off the main streets of the Rocks district is The Observatory Hotel, number 4 on our list, rated 18 out of 20. Decorated in the Regency style, this most treasured and trendy hotel has spacious bedrooms, large luxurious beds, and marble bathrooms with heated towel racks. Modern appliances are hidden away inside cabinets to complete the look. The Observatory Hotel boasts a heated pool, tennis court, day spa, gym, and even provides slippers and an umbrella in room. For the traveling family, small pets and children are even welcome.
The Blue Sydney comes in at number 3 on our list with a customer rating of 18 out of 20. The Blue is located on an old wharf which extends out over the water in Woolloomooloo, providing excellent views of the marina, the city and the Harbour. Rooms at the Blue are loft-style with plush king beds roosting above the living area. While other high-class hotels have selected sparse Asian or Eastern-themed decor, the Blue has chosen a riot of colors and textures, opting for dark brown sued rather than black leather, for instance. The effect is stunning and quite sets the Blue apart from its contemporaries. With several much sought-after restaurants and bars situated right there on the wharf, you don't even have to set foot on land to have a great time.
Number 2 on the list is the Medusa Hotel. Peculiar yet stylish, this 18th century Victorian townhome is located in Sydney's boutique district. If the exterior is Victorian, the interior will shock you. Bold, and modern - the Medusa takes pride in drawing young and creative types to is brilliantly decorated rooms. King and Queen beds, and marble-and-glass bathrooms make this hotel dramatic and vibrant. The Medusa, however is simply a place to lay your head between adventures. As a converted townhome, it boasts no restaurant, no bar, no shops - though there are plenty of those in the surrounding Darlinghurst neighborhood.
With amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets, fresh flowers and massage services, The Establishment Hotel tops our list at number 1, with a customer rating of 19 out of 20. This place offers well-dressed lodging in a convenient location, and its bars and restaurants are a magnet for the city's most dazzling nightlife. This hotel just might be perfect. You can choose a room decor of either markedly Japanese, black and white with vivid slashes of color, or soft European tones. The beds are quite large and very sumptuous. The hotel's three nightclubs host long lines on any given night - which are bypassed by hotel guests, and you'll dine in high spirits at the Establishment's three high class restaurants.
Not mentioned in our top 5 countdown is the Park Hyatt Sydney. This isn't because it's not a world-class hotel - some would argue it's the most impressive hotel in all of Australia. It's simply because none of its clients had used the rating system. The Park Hyatt looks across Sydney Cove, and is a more subtle structure than its name and reputation would demand. Don't let the facade fool you - true beauty is on the inside. Rooms are large and spacious, decorated in the calming European earth tones that are so classic. You may want to watch the Sharp LCD television, but discover that the remote opens the drapes to the window facing the water. Not many people could be distracted by a TV after that. With remote-control draperies, 24-hour butler service, and first-class restaurant and bar, it's possible there's nothing left to be desired.
You could book an economy hotel room, the internet is full of offers. But, if you take the time to journey to the other side of the globe, where marvels await your discovery, maybe it's time to sleep in the arms of luxury.
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