Best Hotels in Sydney, Australia

Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

This high-rise luxury hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, 7 minutes' walk from Circular Quay train station and 1 km from the Sydney Opera House.

The chic rooms provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus minibars and marble bathrooms. Upgraded quarters have Opera House and Sydney Harbour views; suites add living rooms. Upgraded quarters include access to a lounge with free breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks.

Amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness room, along with an Asian-themed spa. There's also an upscale restaurant, a cafe, and a cocktail lounge with panoramic city views.

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Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and its iconic bridge, this luxe high-rise hotel is 1.4 km from Sydney Opera House.

Plush stylish rooms with marble bathrooms offer city or harbour views, plus TVs and free Wi-Fi. They also have executive-style desks, minibars and tea and coffeemakers. Upgrades add corner rooms with panoramic views, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Suites offer sitting areas and soaking tubs. Both club rooms and penthouse suites offer access to a private lounge that provides free breakfast.

Amenities include an outdoor pool, a posh spa and a gym, as well as a gourmet restaurant and a hip bar.

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Meriton Suites Kent Street

Set in a high-rise building surrounded by restaurants, this modern all-suite hotel in the Sydney Central Business District is a 12-minute walk from Central train station, 6 minutes on foot from Darling Harbour and 11 minutes' walk from ICC Sydney exhibition centre.

Airy, streamlined studios feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus sitting areas, and kitchenettes with washer/dryers. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate living and dining areas, full kitchens and balconies. Bi-level, 3-bedroom suites offer Nespresso machines, and panoramic views of the city and/or the harbour.

There's a gym and a heated indoor pool. Parking is available.

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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour

Overlooking Darling Harbour, this modern upscale hotel next to the Sydney International Convention Centre is 2 km from the Sydney Tower and a 7-minute walk from the Pyrmont Bay ferry.

Relaxed rooms with understated decor and floor-to-ceiling windows offer city or harbour views. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living rooms. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 3 chic bars and a heated, outdoor infinity pool, plus a gym and a business centre. A hip restaurant serves French cuisine. Parking and babysitting services are available for a fee.

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

Opposite the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Darling Harbour, this sophisticated hotel is 2 km from Sydney Opera House.

Polished, airy rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms and suites add floor-to-ceiling windows, harbour views, balconies and/or sofabeds. Club quarters include access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks.

There's a casual restaurant serving Australian fare, a swanky rooftop bar with harbour views, and a traditional 1860s pub. Other amenities include a lobby lounge and a 24/7 fitness centre, as well as 3,700 sq m of meeting space.

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Meriton Suites World Tower

In a modern tower above the World Square shopping centre, this high-end apartment hotel is a 14-minute walk from Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and 2 km from the Sydney Opera House.

Offering floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the city, the polished 1- to 3-bedroom apartments have with free Wi-Fi, kitchens and washer/dryers. All have living rooms with flat-screen TVs

Amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, as well as a fitness room. Parking is available (surcharge).

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QT Sydney

Housed in the landmark State and Gowings buildings in the city centre, this polished hotel next to the iconic State Theatre is a 3-minute walk from Saint James train station, 9 km from the Sydney Opera House and 14 minutes' walk from Darling Harbour. Chic rooms with custom furnishings and walk-in showers offer flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities, and minibars. Suites add sitting areas, and most have soaking baths; upgraded suites come with balconies and separate living rooms. There's a sleek restaurant, a sophisticated lounge and a casual cafe, as well as a spa. Valet parking is available (fee).

The Star Grand Hotel and Residences Sydney

Part of The Star entertainment complex, this upscale hotel is a block from a light rail station and 1.9 km from Hyde Park.

Chic rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Some rooms feature views of Sydney Harbour Bridge. Suites add separate sitting areas and iPod docks. Apartments feature balconies, kitchens and laundry facilities.

Amenities include a heated outdoor pool and a spa. There are 20 restaurants, bars and cafes, including a nightclub and a rooftop bar. The complex also has a casino and an event centre.

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Swissotel Sydney

A 4-minute walk from Hyde Park, this upscale hotel is also an 8-minute walk from SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

Sophisticated rooms with city views offer flat-screen TVs and WiFi. Some rooms add rainfall showerheads, balconies and/or Nespresso coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms and suites include access to a lounge with free breakfast, as well as evening drinks and snacks. There are also colourful kids' rooms.

There's a contemporary Australian restaurant and a chic bar that offers high tea and light meals. Other amenities include a spa, an exercise room, an outdoor pool and a business centre. The hotel has 8 meeting rooms, including a ballroom.

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Sir Stamford Circular Quay

This upmarket hotel is a 3-minute walk from Circular Quay train station, a 9-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and 2 km from Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The refined rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, plus mahogany desks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some have balconies with city views. Suites add living space and 1 has a grand piano, a butler's pantry and a sunken dining room.

Amenities include a fine-dining restaurant and a wood-panelled bar. There's also a fitness room and a sauna, plus an outdoor heated pool with a sundeck. High tea is available (surcharge).