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Overview
Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and Central Business District, The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base for exploring Australia's most vibrant city.
The hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and personal service.
Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest.
The hotel offers 78 Deluxe rooms, 9 Junior Suites, 12 Executive Suites and the Observatory Suite, with some suites and rooms interconnecting. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor, which is completely non-smoking, features duvets in each bedroom.
The Observatory Hotel is renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in Galileo Restaurant to the light menu in the club-like Globe Bar.
Opulently decorated with Fortuny fabrics and original art, Galileo offers an exciting cuisine based upon a traditional French style with the delights of a tantalizing Japanese influence, complemented by an extensive cellar featuring the best Australian and international wines.
Globe Bar offers a selection of contemporary and traditional Australian dishes, ideal for a light lunch or post-theatre supper.
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This hotel is a lovely one-off experience. Rake your partner if they like an old-fashioned polished timber and brass decor. Modernists beware. Beautiful original paintings by Sydney Nolan adorn the lobby walls -- this is worth the visit alone. Service is excellent. Large rooms with a village atmosphere in the streets below. boutique feel about this low-rise classic. L'Occitane bath products are a nice touch as is the lemon verbena hand soap. 7 out of 10 from me.
-Marlon Dalton , from tamworth, Australia - 11/19/2007
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89-113 Kent St. Sydney, NSW 2000
Directions:
EXIT EITHER AIRPORT AND TURN RIGHT INTO QANTAS DRIVE-SIGNS WILL INDICATE CITY. QANTAS DRIVE BECOMES JOYCE DRIVE, WHICH IN TURN BECOMES GENERAL HOLMES DRIVE. TURN LEFT OFF GENERAL HOLMES DRIVE INTO MILL POND ROAD -SIGN WILL INDICATE CITY. PROCEED STRAIGHT AHEAD THROUGH THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS INTO SOUTHERN CROSS DRIVE. CONTINUE STRAIGHT ALONG SOUTHERN CROSS DRIVE AND ENTER INTO THE EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR -TUNNEL SYSTEM- ED MARKED IN WHITE PAINT ON THE ROAD. PLEASE BE AWARE OF SPEED CAMERAS LOCATED IN TUNNEL. PROCEED OUT OF THE EASTERN DISTRIBUTOR THROUGH STAYING IN LEFT HANDLANES THROUGH TOLL GATES -TOLL AUD 4.00-. TAKE CITY EXIT TURN RIGHT AT THE TRAFFIC LIGHTS INTO MACQUARIE STREET AT THE NEXT SET OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS TURN LEFT INTO BRIDGE STREET. CONTINUE ALL THE WAY DOWN BRIDGE STREET TO THE T INTERSECTION OF GEORGE STREET. MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM BRIDGE STREET INTO GEORGE STREET. AT THE SECOND SET OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS ON GEORGE STREET TURN LEFT INTO ESSEX STREET TURN RIGHT FROM ESSEX STREET AT THE FIRST SET OF TRAFFIC LIGHTS INTO HARRINGTON STREET. CONTINUE ALONG HARRINGTON STREET TURNING LEFT AT THE T INTERSECTION OF ARGYLE STREET THROUGH THE ARGYLE CUT -SHORT TUNNEL- TAKING THE NEXT LEFT WHICH IS KENT STREET. THE HOTEL IS LOCATED ON YOUR RIGHT 250 METRES FROM THE ARGYLE AND KENT STREET INTERSECTION.
Transportation:
TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS- -AIRPORT TRANSFERS VIA BMW TO AND FROM BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR THE FOLLOWING FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PRICES ARE PER CAR ONE- WAY TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT - - AUD 95.00 INCLUDING GST - DOMESTIC TERMINAL - AUD 95.00 INCLUDING GST - INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL -TRANSFERS CAN ALSO BE ARRANGED FROM THE RAIL STATION BUS TERMINAL OR SHIPPING PORT. PRICES ON REQUEST. -REQUEST AIRPORT TRANSFER VIA HOTEL LIMO IN THE /SI-FIELD INCLUDE CREDIT CARD GUARANTEE FLIGHT NUMBER ARRIVAL TIME TERMINAL AND NUMBER OF PASSENGERS. LIMO DRIVER WITH SIGN BOARD WILL MEET GUESTS IN ARRIVALS HALL. -24 HOUR CANCELLATION NOTICE REQUIRED FOR AIRPORT TRANSFERS. .
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Services
SERVICES-
A-V EQUIPMENT RENTAL
BABY-SITTING
BELL SERVICE
BUSINESS SERVICES
CAR RENTAL
CHECK CASHING
CONCIERGE - 24 HOURS
CURRENCY EXCHANGE-24 HOURS
DRY CLEANING
IN-ROOM CHECK-IN/OUT
LAUNDRY SERVICE
LUGGAGE UNPACKING
MASSAGE - FEE
MULTILINGUAL STAFF
PHYSICIAN ON CALL
PORTER
POSTAL SERVICES
SHOESHINE
SHUTTLE TO CBD
THEATRE DESK
TURNDOWN SERVICE
VALET PARKING - 24 HOURS
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Facilities
-FACILITIES DESCRIPTION-
79 ROOMS
21 SUITES
BUILT- 1993
3 FLOORS
1 WING
VIEWS OF OBSERVATORY HILL OR WALSH
BAY
--- AN ORIENT-EXPRESS HOTEL ---
THE FINEST FACILITIES AND SERVICES INCLUDE ELEGANT BANQUET ROOMS/ BAR/ LOUNGE/ A FULL RANGE OF BUSINESS SERVICES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS/DAY SPA WITH FLOTATION TANK AND SAUNA STEAM ROOM / GIFT SHOP/ HEATH AND FITNESS CENTRE/ INDOOR SWIMMING POOL/ NON-SMOKING ROOMS / PARKING GARAGE/ RESTAURANT/ TENNIS COURT AND CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES. AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY ARE ROOM SERVICES/ VALET SERVICES/ CONCIERGE/ CURRENCY EXCHANGE/ SECRETARIAL SERVICES/ VALET PARKING. FOUR SPECIALLY-EQUIPPED ROOMS ARE OFFERED FOR GUEST WITH DISABILITIES.
-LIST OF FACILITIES-
BANQUET ROOMS
BAR / LOUNGE
TENNIS COURTS
BOUTIQUE
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
ELEVATORS - 2
FIREPLACE
GIFT SHOP
HAIR DRESSER
HANDICAP HEALTH CLUB
HOTEL SAFE
HOT TUB AND JACUZZI
MEETING ROOMS
NEWSSTAND
PARKING GARAGE
POOL - INDOOR
RESTAURANT
SAUNA AND STEAM ROOMS
SPA
-BUSINESS CENTER-
A WIDE RANGE OF BUSINESS SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH THE CONCIERGE DESK.
SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING - (A FEE MAY APPLY)
BINDING
CELLULAR PHONE RENTAL
COLOR PRINTING
PC RENTAL
CONFERENCE ROOM RENTAL
DICTATION/TRANSCRIBING
FACSIMILE SEND/RECEIVE
INTERPRETATION
LASER PRINTING
MAIL/COURIER SERVICE
PHOTOCOPYING
TRANSLATION
TYPING/WORD PROCESSING
VIDEO CONFERENCING
-FITNESS/HEALTH FACILITIES-
THE OBSERVATORY DAY SPA - A FULL SERVICE HEALTH AND LEISURE CLUB IS LOCATED IN THE HOTEL. OPEN 0600-2200 MONDAY-FRIDAY 0700-2100 SATURDAYS SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS. USE OF THE BASIC FACILITIES IS COMPLIMENTARY TO HOTEL GUESTS. FEES DO APPLY FOR SELECTED PREMIUM SERVICES SUCH AS THE FLOTATION TANK AND CONSULTATION WITH A FITNESS TRAINER.
THE HOTEL'S INDOOR POOL IS 20 METERS IN LENGTH AND THE MINIMUM DEPTH IS 1 METER.
SNACKS AND MEALS ARE AVAILABLE POOLSIDE.
FACILITIES AT THE OBSERVATORY DAY SPA INCLUDE -
FITNESS TRAINER
FLOTATION TANK
FREE WEIGHTS
HEALTH FOOD/DAY SPA MENU
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27DEC - 02JAN:
ENTIRE DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE IF CANCELED. GUEST WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE ENTIRE AMOUNT DEPOSITED.
ALL OTHER RESERVATIONS MUST BE CANCELED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED ARRIVAL, LOCAL TIME, TO AVOID A PENALTY OF ONE NIGHTS ROOM CHARGES.
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From
315 AUD per night*
(*rate found on 9/29
for a 2-night stay 10/22 to 10/24) |
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