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The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point, NSW, 2000 Australia

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Breakfast available (surcharge)
Suitable for children
Bar/lounge
Swimming pool - indoor
Health club
Shopping on site

19th Century luxury

Rocks district location
The Observatory Hotel is situated near the central business district and within walking distance of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour, and the Sydney Bridge. Show more
Day spa, gym
The hotel maintains a 19th Century feel while providing such modern amenities as a day spa with a swimming pool and gym, 2 restaurants, and a cocktail bar.
Marble bathrooms
Each of the 100 rooms at The Observatory Hotel feature high-speed Internet connection, marble bathrooms with designer toiletries, writing desks, and tea/coffee makers. Hide

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Superior Cityview
2 single beds or 1 bed. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning.
Superior Waterview
Desk. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. DVD player. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Wireless and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Complimentary newspaper.
Superior Bed & Breakfast
Desk. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with pay movies. DVD player. Direct-dial phone with voicemail. Wireless and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary bottled water. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower. Complimentary toiletries. Bathrobes. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Complimentary newspaper.
NYE Special
1 king bed or 2 single beds. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Air conditioning. Non-smoking only.
Gourmet Package
1 king bed. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning.
Celebration Package
1 king bed. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning.
Rate includes the following benefits:
  • Daily full Australian breakfast for two in Galileo Restaurant
  • Bottle of Veuve Clicquot French Champagne
  • Chocolate-coated strawberries (once during stay)
  • A bath time treat of luxurious bath salts, candles and bath pillow (once during stay)
  • Welcome fruit platter
  • Access to the Day Spa facilities
  • Daily newspaper
  • Bottled water in room
  • Xmas in the Rocks
    1 king bed or 2 single beds. Premium bedding. Desk. In-room safe (laptop compatible). In-room safe. Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Fax machine. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Jetted bathtub. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Hypo-allergenic bedding available. Rollaway beds available. Cribs (infant beds) available. Air conditioning.
    Junior Suite - INT25
    1 king bed. Premium bedding. Ornately decorated. Sitting area. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning.
    Executive Suite - INT25
    1 king bed. Premium bedding. Ornately decorated. Sitting area. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). Wireless high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Television Internet access (surcharge). Cable television service. Pay movies. DVD player. Phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Minibar. Complimentary bottled water. Coffee/tea maker. Private bathroom. Separate bathtub and shower. Double sink. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Air conditioning.
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    Hotel Amenities


    General

    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Total number of rooms - 100
    • Babysitting or childcare
    • Tennis on site
    • Ballroom(s)
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Sauna
    • Smoke-free property
    • Banquet facilities
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    • DVD player
    • Pay movies
    • CD player
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Premium bedding
    • Separate bathtub and shower
    • Makeup/shaving mirror
    • In-room massage available
    • Slippers
    • Cable television service
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    Check-in

    Minimum check-in age is 18

    Check-in time starts at 3 PM


    Check-out

    Check-out time is 11 AM


    Payment Types

    Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa


    Pets

    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo, Pet deposit required, Pets accepted


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    The Observatory Hotel
    4.9
    out of 5
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    out of 27 reviews

    A Traveler
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Great place”

    Great location. Close enought to walk to the action, but far enough away that it is in a very quiet area. Super friendly staff. I would definitely stay there again.

    A Traveler from Cowra, NSW
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Wedding time”

    Loved the individual character of the rooms as we had friends staying also. Enjoyed the pool ad sauna and the extras such as a shaver etc after the swim and sauna - really great. Enjoyed te bar for a drink and breakfast with the mob after the wedding.

    A Traveler from Australia
    5.0
    out of 5

    “very impressive”

    Great service from when we pulled up in front of the hotel until we left in the pouring rain.

    A Traveler from Cheshire UK
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Sydney's best hotel”

    Cannot fault this hotel in any way. Located in a quiet area of a very busy city, yet within easy walking distance of all the main attractions. The room was comfortable, spacious and very, very clean. The service and friendliness of the staff was second to none. Everyone addressed us by our names. The underground pool and spa were excellent. The bar / library was well stocked with books about the history of Australia and the food was also excellent. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough!

    Anne from London
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Fabulous - Posh but comefortable even when you're scruffy”

    Fabulous old building with loads of character. Kind of typical old school posh, wood panelled and floral fabrics, the bar and breakfast room are more like a drawing room in a country manor. We felt really scruffy walking in after spending some time up north; sunburnt, hung over and tired wearing T-shirt jeans and sandles. But the staff were amazing - professional, friendly and down to earth. They upgraded us on check-in to a suite which was a nice surprise but even if we only had the room and the bathroom, my review would be glowing - L'octaine bathroom products were amazing! Possibly the best cocktail we ever had in the Bar. There are no glorious views but we had that at one of the modern highrise view hotels on another stay in Sydney and it wasn't a patch on this place for charm and person service.

    Barbara from Mountain View, CA
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Affordable Luxury”

    The Observatory is just a short walk from the Circular Quay, so the location is quite good. The hotel has a great "old world" quality about it. HIgh quality funiture and bedding. Some rooms with a good view of the harbour form a private deck. With a good rate through the internet, it has to be the best value in "The Rocks" area of Sydney.

    Connie from Queensland, Australia and USA
    5.0
    out of 5

    “The best stay we've had in Sydney”

    Going back to the Observatory after a day's activities in the city, was like going home. They absolutely made us feel like royalty. The breakfast was wonderful, the staff was fantastic. We didn't have an opportunity to have dinner in the restaurant, but judging from the breakfast, it had to be great, as well. The room was large, for Sydney standards, and furnished very nicely. The fantastic price truly was the icing on the cake.

    Susan from Madison, WI
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Outstanding hotel in a great location”

    I booked this hotel as a special treat for the beginning of our stay in Australia. Although the water view of Darling Harbor is good, but not spectacular (there is an empty parking lot between the hotel and the Harbor) we liked everything else about the hotel so much that we ended up splurging and returning to the hotel, instead of to a cheaper place, for the 3 days back in Sydney at the end of our trip. Rooms are very comfortable, and concierge is extremely helpful. We did not eat in the hotel, so I cannot comment on the restaurants.

    Steve from Los Angeles
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Great Hotel”

    Excellent hotel. Staff very helpful. When I left something behind they found it and mailed it to me in Melbourne. I would stay there again. Fairly close to everything.

    Robert from La Lucia, South Africa
    5.0
    out of 5

    “Very, very good hotel”

    Really a five star hotel. Staff more than attentive.

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    The Observatory Hotel

    89-113 Kent Street Millers Point, NSW , 2000 Australia

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    Nearby Points of Interest

    • Sydney Observatory - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
    • Museum of Contemporary Art - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
    • Circular Quay - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
    • Customs House - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
    • Museum of Sydney - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
    • Sydney Aquarium - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
    • Wildlife Sydney - 1 km / 0.6 mi
    • Pitt Street Mall - 1 km / 0.6 mi
    • Government House - 1 km / 0.6 mi
    • Sydney Opera House - 1 km / 0.7 mi
    • State Library of New South Wales - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
    • Australia National Maritime Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
    • Sydney Parliament House - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
    • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
    • St. James Church - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi

    Location Highlights

    • In historical district
    • In city center
    • In business district

    The preferred airport for The Observatory Hotel is Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.) - 9.1 km / 5.7 mi.

    Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

    Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

    Nearest Major Airport:

    • Sydney, NSW, Australia (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)

    Area:

    Circular Quay - The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia: Hugging the harbour, this district is a monument to sensitive urban planning, with well-preserved cobbled lanes and a Colonial streetscape marking it as Sydney’s oldest district. Locals and visitors mingle here amid designer boutiques, al fresco cafés, lively pubs, galleries, museums, and some of the city’s best restaurants. The weekend markets are not to be missed.

    The Observatory Hotel

    89-113 Kent Street Millers Point, NSW , 2000 Australia