TRAVELLERS’ NEEDS - Sydney - page 164

Choosing a Hotel
These hotels have been selected across a wide price
range for their good value, excellent facilities and loca-
tion. This chart lists the hotels by area in the same order
as the rest of the guide. Entries are listed alphabetically
within each price category, from the least to the most
expensive. Restaurant listings are on pages 184-93.

PRICE CATEGORIES
For a standard double room per
night including service (prices in
Australian dollars):

\ under $120

\\ $120-$200

\\\ $200-$280

\\\\ $280-$380

\\\\\ over $380

THE ROCKS AND CIRCULAR QUAY

Mercantile Hotel

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25 George St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 15 Map 1 B2
Its George Street location means that all of the Rocks attractions are nearby, including the Argyle Cut and Garrison
Church. The hotel boasts spacious rooms with period fittings and marble fireplaces. Some even have jacuzzis. The basic
rate is for a room with a shared bathroom. Rate includes breakfast. www.mercantilehotel.citysearch.com.au
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

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19 Kent St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 9 Map 1 A2
The top floor of the celebrated pub, famous for its home brews, offers cosy bedrooms with stonewalls and rustic
furnishings. There are two basic rooms with shared bathrooms, for those not on a tight budget en suite rooms are
available. Located close to Circular Quay. Rate includes breakfast. www.lordnelsonbrewery.com
Rendezvous Stafford

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75 Harrington St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 61 Map 1 B2
There is something for everyone at this unusual boutique hotel. Most rooms are studio and one-bedroom apartments
but suites are available in the seven charmingly restored 1870s terrace houses nearby. Rooms have kitchen facilities and
there are business services, a spa and sauna, plus Continental breakfasts available. www.rendezvoushotels.com
The Russell

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143A George St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 29 Map 1 B2
This lovely old-fashioned hotel sits above a historic 19th-century pub, the Fortune of War. There is a quaint sitting
room, well-stocked library and sunny rooftop garden overlooking the busy Quay. The interior is decorated with
country-style antiques. Some rooms have shared bathrooms. Rate includes breakfast. www.therussell.com.au
YHA Harbour View

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110 Cumberland St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Rooms 106 Map 1 B2
This environmentally sensitive budget accommodation includes double, family and dormitory rooms and an
archaeology education centre. Its star attraction, however, is its location and there is a rooftop terrace with loungers
and unobstructed harbour views. Kitchen facilities available. www.yha.com.au
Harbour Rocks Hotel

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34 Harrington St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 55 Map 1 B2
This is a charming boutique hotel with elegant foyer, intimate feel and a bar overlooking cobblestone lanes. This was
the site of Sydney's first hospital, built by 28 men including 12 convict carpenters. Today it is a “home away from home”
with personalised service. Complimentary movies are available from its DVD library. www.harbourrocks.com.au
Old Sydney Holiday Inn

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55 George St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 175 Map 1 B2
Big enough to offer all the facilities of a grand establishment, this hotel is also small enough to provide personal attention.
Great location within the historic Rocks area and close to Circular Quay and the Sydney Opera House. The view from the
sparkling blue rooftop pool is spectacular. There is also a sauna and a whirlpool. www.holiday-inn.com
Park Hyatt Sydney

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7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 158 Map 1 B1
Many rooms in this six-star hotel have Opera House views, as does the rooftop swimming pool. Walking up the road
for a few minutes takes you to the small park beneath the Harbour Bridge, a few minutes in the other direction to
Circular Quay. Well-equipped for business travellers and offers high-speed internet. sydney.park.hyatt.com
Shangri-La

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176 Cumberland St, The Rocks Tel [phone] Fax [phone] Rooms 563 Map 1 A3
This hotel has just spent A$40 million on a complete refurbishment and it shows. The spacious rooms are now
decorated in neutral tones with rich gold brocade highlights, and all offer lovely views of the harbour. On the top
floor, Altitude restaurant and the Blu Horizon bar are popular dining and nightspots. www.shangri-la.com

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