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Property Amenities
The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, has 563 guestrooms over the 36-storey tower block in the historic Rocks district. It offers views of the iconic Opera House and Harbor Bridge from its Altitude Restaurant and Blu Bar on 36, and from many of its guestrooms. It has a full-service conference area with a wide range of meeting venues, as well as a 24-hour business centre. CHI, The Spa offers a range of massage and beauty therapies. A hair and beauty salon is located on the same floor, in addition to a 20-meter heated indoor pool with adjoining sundeck. On-site shops include a jewelry store and gift shop.
The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, conference venue has a wide selection of function rooms to suit a range of requirements, from small groups to large-scale receptions. The complete 1,900 square metres of function space has full technological facilities.
The business centre at the Shangri-la Hotel, Sydney, is located at the ground floor. It offers computer workstations with complimentary broadband Internet access. Photocopying, faxing, scanning, and audiovisual hire are offered. Laptops and mobile phones may also be rented.
Internet access: Complimentary broadband Internet access is available in public areas of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, including bars, restaurants, lobby, business centre, and function/meeting rooms.
Conference/function room(s): Conference facilities at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney extend over four levels and include a ballroom and 17 other function rooms, a number of which can be combined to create additional spaces of varying sizes. Many of the rooms feature large foyers and break-out rooms. The Grand Ballroom is 670 square metres, and accommodates 900 guests in theatre style or 450 in classroom style. It can be divided into two. The Heritage Plaza is a 130 square metre weatherproofed courtyard surrounded by heritage-listed cottages, and can accommodate up to 200 people. The Bradfield Lounge, which has balconies, is 155 square metres, hosting 100 in cocktail style or 50 in classroom style, while the 92 square metre Harlequin Room can host 80 in cocktail style or 50 in classroom style. Other meeting rooms range in size from 185 square metres to 26 square metres. Audiovisual equipment, international video conferencing, simultaneous translations, lecterns, microphones, and other equipment is available.
Rooms
Guestrooms at the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, were refurbished in 2005 to offer expansive harbour views and an abundance of natural light, with large, triple-glazed windows providing views of the city and Sydney Harbour. Beds are topped with premium bedding such as 300-thread-count sheets, goose down quilts, pillow menu, silk throws, and Thai silk bed heads. Executive desks have dual-line phones, independent fax line, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Cable/satellite TV offer pay movies and premium channels such as BBC, CNN, Sky Movies, Sky Sports, and Bloomberg. Minibars have refrigerators and tea/coffee kettles. Other amenities include irons and ironing boards, bathrobes and slippers, and a safe which accommodates laptops. The marble bathrooms have a separate tub and shower and complimentary toiletries are provided.
Room Amenities
Dining
Altitude Restaurant - Perched high above Sydney's spectacular harbor at the top of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Altitude Restaurant is among the city's iconic dining experiences. Modern Australian cuisine and an extensive boutique wine list are accented by 5-meter high floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Sydney Harbor. A lavish, glass-encased private dining room seats up to 16 and is available for private engagements. Open for dinner daily from 6 PM, except Sunday.
Blu Bar on 36 - Located high above the city with panoramic views of Sydney Harbor Bridge, Opera House, and Darling Harbor. Blu Bar on 36 exudes sophistication and is an attraction in its own right. Open daily from 5 PM.
Café Mix - An all-day dining restaurant with a focus on "fresh" and "diverse." Located on level one of the hotel, Café Mix offers an exquisite selection of international cuisine and scrumptious desserts. Buffet lunch is available daily and buffet dinner is available on Friday and Saturday. Open daily from 6 AM.
Lobby Lounge & Terrace - An elegant bar in Sydney where you can view a landscaped garden through two-story windows. It is a favorite meeting place to relax and enjoy gourmet coffees and teas all day, light snacks and tantalising cocktails. Sit back and relax in the peaceful surrounds of the Lobby Lounge and the outdoor Terrace. Open Monday through Saturday from 7 AM, and Sunday from 8:30 AM.
Recreation
The health club on level two has a fitness center offering a wide range of the latest cardio and strength equipment, free weights, weight machines, and resistance equipment. A 20-meter indoor pool has a spa tub and adjoining sundeck. There is also a sauna and a cold plunge pool.
The King George V fitness centre, just 100 meters from the hotel, offers aerobics, yoga and Pilates lessons, as well as basketball courts. Within 1 km of the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, via the Sydney Opera House, is the Royal Botanic Gardens with a foreshore running and walking track. Bicycle rentals are available in nearby Clarence Street, and tennis courts in Kent Street. A 10-minute taxi ride away is Centennial Park, offering extensive running and walking tracks in addition to horse riding. Golf is available at Moore Park Golf Club (5 km), Bondi Golf Club (7 km) or Lane Cove Country Club (10 km). Sailing, windsurfing and kayaking is available in Rose Bay, a 15-minute taxi ride from the hotel. The seaside suburb of Manly (30 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay) offers sea kayaking, surfing, scuba diving, parasailing, and numerous harbour walks.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Spa
CHI BALANCE (1 hour 20 minutes): From AU$175
A massage focusing on vitality, clarity, and peace of mind. Techniques include acupressure and coordinated movements that originate in Tai Chi, with energizing massage for yang stimulation and relaxing massage for yin calm. Pure synergy element oils are used to harmonize chi flow.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
PEARL BRIGHTENING BODY GLOW (1 hour): From AU$170
China has a long history of using pearls to clarify skin and enhance its beauty. It is believed that the valuable minerals and amino acids in the pearl are essential building blocks of collagen and protein used to improve the tone and texture for a youthful appearance. This rich emollient scrub has a brightening effect on the skin, while adding a beautiful smooth glow.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
AUSTRALIAN BOTANICAL RETREAT (2 hours 30 minutes): From AU$330
Inspired by local Australian ingredients, this treatment is rich in essential oils and vitamins. Begin with a mild body polish to remove dry skin cells, then soften with a gentle healing wrap prior to a relaxing 1-hour full-body massage. The finishing touch of lemon myrtle body butter ensures silky and smooth skin.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
CHI VITALITY FACIAL (1 hour): From AU$145
A results-orientated facial that combines western and eastern philosophies for optimum skin and body vitality. Pure aromatherapy, botanical, and herbal extracts will awaken the skin's beauty, leaving the most delicate skin looking calm, vibrant, and healthy.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
ENCHANTED JOURNEY (3 hours): From AU$370
After a long and tiresome journey or a hectic day, to relieve muscular aches and pains and assist your body's natural healing, we recommend this combination of soothing Aroma Bath or Steam Shower, Mountain Tsampa Rub, and CHI Balance Massage.
Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without notice.
CHI, The Spa, located on level 2 of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, offers CHI treatments based on principles of restoring balance and harmony to mind and body as inspired by traditional Asian healing philosophies. CHI, The Spa features luxurious private spa suites that create a sense of timelessness where you can indulge the senses, soothe the body, and revitalise the spirit.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri-La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment, and wellbeing. With roots set in the Chinese theory of the Five Elements of metal, water, wood, fire, and earth to harmonise the body's energy, CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, also includes a selection of treatments that showcases Australia's natural botanical products with their potent therapeutic properties.
CHI, The Spa uses Ila and CHI products.
The preferred airport for Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney is Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) - 9.1 km / 5.6 mi.
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