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The hotel is the ideal base from which to work and explore Australia's most vibrant city. It offers 79 rooms in total, as well as a bar and restaurant.

Location

Superbly located near Sydney's historic rocks and central business district, and nestled near the vibrant harbour and the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, the hotel is in an enviable location close to the bustling heart of the city. The hotel is some 12 km away from Sydney Airport.

How To Get There

From Sydney airport, the hotel is located approximately 12kms away. The Eastern Distributor is the main road that will take guests from the Airport to Macquarie Street and from here, the hotel is a few minutes away. The hotel is located at the northern end of Kent Street.

Room Description

Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at the hotel are designed to meet the needs of even the most fastidious guests. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor is completely non-smoking. En suite bathroom, hairdryer, TV, Internet access, minibar, tea/coffee making facilities and a safe deposit box all feature as standard.

Meals

The hotel is renowned for its fine cuisine, with elegant dining available in the restaurant and bar. Opulently decorated with Fortuny fabrics and original art, the restaurant offers exciting cuisine based upon a traditional French style with the delights of a tantalising Japanese influence, complemented by an extensive cellar featuring the best Australian and international wines.

Sports/Entertainment

Whatever the season, the hotel's 20-metre heated pool, mirrored by a ceiling of fibre optic lights designed to recreate the constellations of the southern hemisphere, beckons invitingly, while the more energetic may work out in the gym, equipped with the latest computerised training equipment. A Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, spa treatments and tennis are all also offered.