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The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel Sydney's oldest pub was established in
1841 after serving as a private residence since its construction in 1836. It's an
attractive, three-story sandstone building with a busy pub on the ground floor,
a good brasserie on the second, and hotel accommodations on the third. The
rooms were totally renovated in 1999 and while compact, are spacious enough
to swing your bags around without hitting the walls. From its creaky floorboards
and bedroom walls made from convict-hewn sandstone blocks, to the narrow
corridors, the wood fire, and homemade beer down in the bar, the Lord Nelson
positively wallows in colonial atmosphere.
At the corner of Kent and Argyle sts., The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000. & 02/9251 4044. Fax 02/9251 1532.
www.thelordnelson.com.au. 9 units, 8 with bathroom. A$120 (US$78) double without bathroom; A$180
(US$117) double with bathroom. Extra person A$30 (US$20). Rates include continental breakfast. AE, DC,
MC, V. No parking. CityRail or ferry: Circular Quay. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar. In room: TV, fax, coffee-
maker, hair dryer, iron.
CITY CENTRE
VERY EXPENSIVE
The Grace Hotel Sydney Situated within the historic Grace Building, a
replica of the Chicago Tribune Building in the United States and one of Australia's
finest examples of commercial Gothic architecture, the Grace is one of the city's
newest centrally located hotels. The 11-story building's L -shaped lobby has mar-
ble flagstones, stained-glass windows, a lace ironwork balcony, Art Deco furniture
and light fittings, and high ceilings supported by marble columns. Guest rooms
vary in size (the more expensive doubles labeled “deluxe,” the cheaper “execu-
tive”), with king-size beds or a pair of doubles, and are fronted by almost surre-
ally wide corridors. Three rooms are suitable for travelers with disabilities.
77 York St., Sydney, NSW 2000. & 1800/682 692 in Australia, or 02/9299 8777. Fax 02/9299 8189. www.
gracehotel.com.au. 382 units. A$374-A$396 (US$243-US$257) double; A$572 (US$372) suite. Extra person
A$50 (US$32). Children under 17 stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, MC, V. Parking A$28 (US$18). CityRail:
Wynyard. Amenities: 2 restaurants; bar; heated outdoor pool; sauna; gym; concierge; business services; 24-
hr. room service; massage; babysitting; laundry service; currency exchange. In room:A/C, TV, dataport, mini-
bar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
Westin Sydney One of Sydney's newest and most celebrated AAA-rated
five-star hotels, the Westin is in the center of the city in the Martin Place pedes-
trian mall. Integrated into a former post office from the 19th century, the
Westin has a charm that is modern and classic all at once. The large rooms have
comfortable beds and floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel is home to several
bars, restaurants, and clothing shops. Just steps from the central shopping
streets, the QVB, and a 10- to 15-minute walk to both Sydney Opera House
and Darling Harbour, the hotel features an impressive seven-story atrium, a
wonderful two-level health club, and an exclusive day spa.
1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000. & 800/WESTIN-1 in the U.S., or 02/8223 1111. Fax 02/8223-1222. www.
westin.com.au. 416 units. A$286 (US$186) double. AE, DC, MC, C. Parking A$25 (US$16). Amenities: Cafe;
bar; day spa; massage; babysitting; same-day laundry service; currency exchange. In room:A/C, TV, dataport,
minibar, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe.
EXPENSIVE
Park Regis Sydney This hotel occupies the top 15 floors of a 45-story build-
ing and is well placed in the central business district, just 2 blocks from Hyde
Park and Town Hall. There's nothing spectacular about the place, but the rooms
are light, modern, and equally practical. The bathrooms have a shower and no
tub. Many of the guests are business travelers, which gives the hotel a corporate
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