| Oozing sophistication, class, and an unabashedly fun-loving attitude, The Observatory Hotel suits Sydney to a tee.
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EXPERIENCESydney may not be a very old city, but it has quickly become one of the world's most intriguing. Whether in town to do business, have some fun or - better yet - a bit of both, the Observatory Hotel is where you'll want to be.
Situated near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, the Observatory Hotel is also near the inner harbor area and Sydney Harbor Bridge. There is something inspiring about Sydney's laid-back sense of style and its unpretentious inhabitants. Entering the Observatory Hotel is like walking into a gorgeous, sophisticated home; welcoming but not stuffy, cozy but not clingy, and full of perfectly appointed rooms. You can even bring your favorite pet along ... just make sure you're not the one ordering off the Scooby Doo room service menu!
Stay in and make the most of the hotel's five-star hotel restaurant, "Galileo," its world class Day Spa, or gorgeous star lit indoor pool and gym, or head out and explore Sydney. Either way, you can't go wrong. RECOGNITIONThe Observatory Hotel is part of Orient-Express Condé Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best for Service - 2009
Australian's Annual Travel & Tourism Awards - Most luxurious hotel in Australia - 2009
Condé Nast Traveler - Readers Choice Awards - No.10 Overseas Leisure Hotel in Australia & the South Pacific - 2008
World Travel Awards - Australia's Leading Hotel - 2008
Conde Nast Traveler - Gold List, Best for Service - 2008
Forbes Traveler 400 - The World's Very Best Hotel and Resorts - 2008
Conde Nast Traveller, Reader's Travel Awards - No. 6 Best Overseas Leisure Hotel in Australasia & The South Pacific - 2007
Australian Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards - Best Five-Star Hotel - 2007 LOCATIONNestled near the Rocks and Sydney's business center, The Observatory Hotel is a great base from which to explore the city. It takes 30 minutes to arrive by car from Sydney Airport, and the hotel is a 7-minutes' walk from the railway station and a 10 minutes' walk from the ferry.
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RELATED ARTICLESSex and the City is reinvented at Sydney's Observatory Hotel | NEWS AND EVENTS | June 2008 The hotel's Mani & Manhattan treatments manage to mix pleasure and personality - Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha's, that is
The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, Australia, is cashing in on Sex and the City mania for the time being - and for the forseeable future. Michael Anderson on Sydney, Australia | AROUND THE WORLD | January 2007 | By: Michael Anderson Chief Concierge of The Observatory Hotel reports on the best places in the city
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Sydney has renewed its passion for French Cuisine. At Marque, chef-owner Mark Best creates alchemy. Order his degustation menu with the matching tasting wines, a truly sublime experience. WOW Confidential November 2008 | CONFIDENTIAL | November 2008 Snooze & Cruise package available at The Observatory Hotel
For many Australians, hiring a boat over New Year is taken for granted. At any time, though, Sydney's Observatory Hotel, offers a three-night Snooze & Cruise package that means you sleep on land, take cruises that include breakfast sailin... moreWOW Confidential September 2008 | CONFIDENTIAL | September 2008 Only true thrill seekers need apply for this breathtaking adrenaline rush
Next time in Sydney, we will be heading for a Coastal Rush Helicopter Flight. The concierge at the luxury Observatory Hotel suggests a 25-minute flight in a three-passenger Robinson-44 chopper, from and to Mascot Heliport. You ... moreWOWConfidential February 2008 | CONFIDENTIAL | February 2008 Name your own star at The Observatory Hotel, Sydney
But how about having your 'own' star? Dine at Galileo, in The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, on February 14th, and one lucky couple can name a star in the southern constellation. The named star will be registered for ever in the Name a Star Catalogue a... more |
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RATES & ROOMS315 - 1015 AUD(291 - 937 USD) 100 Rooms & Suites  PHONE NUMBERBook now and receive:10% off Best Available Rate, complimentary Room upgrade (subject to availability), welcome amenity, and card from the General Manager. AIRPORTKingsford Smith (Sydney) International Airport
12 km / 7 miles Bottled Water in Room
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Gift Shop
Handicapped Facilities
In-room safe
Internet
Laundry Service
Non-Smoking Rooms
Pets Allowed (Restrictions may Apply)
Room Service
Room Service (24-Hour)
Turndown Service
Valet Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Banquet & Catering Facilities
Business Centre
Fitness Centre
Indoor Sauna / Spa
Lounge/Bar
Meeting / Conference Rooms
Meeting / Private Room
Private Dining Room
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Swimming Pool - Indoor
Tennis Courts
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Local Tours
Shopping Nearby
Sightseeing
Spa/Wellness Retreat
Tennis
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EXCITE - The Day SpaThe Day Spa Sydney at The Observatory Hotel is the perfect place in which to unwind. Set away from the crowds of Sydney allow yourself to be pampered by our highly qualified staff and smooth away tension whilst treating mind, body and soul to essential nourishment.
www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyACQUIRE - The Rocks Weekend MarketReacquaint yourself with the friendly and familiar faces of The Rocks’ much loved weekend market. Be the first to discover new and emerging talent in the dedicated designers’ section or follow the cobblestone laneways where even more stalls offer a full range of artisan and handmade products. www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyADMIRE - Sydney Opera HouseSydney Opera House (1957 - 1973) is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It is admired internationally and proudly treasured by the people of Australia. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognized the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. Denmark’s Jørn Utzon gave Australia a challenging, graceful piece of urban sculpture in patterned tiles, glistening in the sunlight and invitingly aglow at night. Jorn Utzon died in Copenhagen in November 2008 aged 90. www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osySAVOR - Galileo Restaurant Galileo is Sydney's leading five-star hotel restaurant with a proud record of excellence. It has been consistently recognized for its fine French fare and excellent wine list.
Led by head (Michelin Star) Chef, Masahiko Yomoda, Galileo offers an exciting menu based upon a traditional French style with surprising international influences and is served in an atmosphere reminiscent of grand Parisian salon. www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyINDULGE - High Tea in Globe BarThe Observatory Hotel is setting a new standard in the art of serving high tea.
The newly appointed 'Tea Master' Tjok Gde Kerthyasa has created the high tea menu featuring twenty unique tea blends which pay homage to the artisanship of high tea, providing guests with the opportunity to taste speciality teas from some of the world's most renowned tea regions. www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyENJOY - Enjoy a Game of TennisLocated across the road from The Observatory Hotel, the tennis court is the only one in Sydney’s CBD and is accessible to guests and the public.
www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osyRELAX - By the PoolAt the time of its construction, the exquisite pool was the biggest underground facility of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Today, it remains one of Australia’s most alluring indoor pool facilities.
Its simple rectangular lines sit elegantly beneath a magnificent domed ceiling that resembles a brilliant Southern Hemisphere sky filled with twinkling stars – a fiber optic display that captures the vast openness of the Australian sky. The configuration of the stars has been based on old astronomy charts for the month of November.
There are hundreds of stars of four different sizes. A fiber optic tube links these. A plate, which sits between the light and fiber optic nest, creates the twinkling – heat causes it to rotate and create the flickering effect.
Alternatively of you are looking to swim in the sea, trips to the world famous Bondi and Manly Beaches can be arranged. www.observatoryhotel.com.au/web/osy
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