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The Observatory Hotel

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1. Video - THE OBSERVATORY HOTEL2. Foyer3. Galileo Restaurant4. Drawing Room5. Observatory Suite6. Observatory Pool7. Observatory Suite Lounge8. Room Service Dinner9. Deluxe Room10. Observatory Room - Bathroom11. Housekeeping12. Orient Function Room13. Globe Bar14. Front Entrance

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  Rates are TAX inclusive, per room, and will be charged in Australian Dollars ($) Booking Fees

Property Details

89-113 Kent Street
Millers Point 2000 NSW
(Sydney CBD)
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The Observatory Hotel has won a number of prestigious national and international awards ensuring it remains as Australia's most nominated & awarded 5-star hotel.

Designed to blend in with Sydney's historic Rocks district, the five star Observatory Hotel is part of the famous Orient-Express collection of properties. Reminiscent of a grand 19th century Australian home, this 100 room deluxe hotel is luxuriously furnished with Australian antiques, original oil paintings and fine tapestries.

The Observatory Hotel is located in The Rocks historic precinct of Sydney and offers a new and refreshingly different hotel experience. Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the 100 rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest.

The Observatory Hotel is the ultimate in opulence. Its comfort, style and attention to detail are reflected in all the hotel suites and rooms.

Renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in the Galileo Restaurant to a light menu in the club-like Globe Bar. Decorated with Fortuney fabrics and original art, Executive Chef at Galileo Restaurant, Masahiko Yomoda, fuses the best of French cuisine with international influences.

What better way to relax than by a visit to the Observatory Day Spa, with a wide choice of body and skin treatments, including facials, body wraps and massage.

Pets are allowed at the property, provided they are domesticated and under 20kg. A charge of $50.00 per pet, per night applies and must be paid in advance on arrival. Pets must be on a lead in all public areas of the hotel, lobby, hallways and surrounds. We would recommend cats to be brought in and out of the hotel in a cat carry box. Pets may not enter any restaurant, the health club, swimming pool area or bar. Pets are not to be left alone in the guest rooms and are to refrain from sitting on the couches, chairs, etc within the lounge areas of the hotel.

*We highly recommend that Galileo Restaurant and Day Spa Bookings are made prior to arrival, to avoid disappointments*
  • 24 hour front desk
  • Award-winning Galileo Restaurant
  • Bar / Lounge
  • Business centre
  • Concierge
  • Conference/Meeting facilities
  • Day spa
  • Dry cleaning / laundry service
  • Gay friendly
  • Globe Bar
  • Gym/Fitness room
  • Indoor pool - heated
  • Interconnecting rooms
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Non-smoking floors
  • Observatory Day Spa and Health Club.
  • On-site secure undercover parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Porter/Bell service
  • Restaurant/s
  • Room service - 24hr
  • Sauna
  • Spa/Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Tennis court
  • Tour desk
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi access

Presidential Suite

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The Observatory Suite is the ultimate in opulence with foyer, guest bathroom, fully equipped kitchenette, lounge & dining room. The bedroom features a magnificent 4 poster bed & an en suite bathroom lined with wall-to-wall Pretorian black marble.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King Four Poster Bed
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Fireplace
  • Full kitchen
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking only
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Trouser press
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Executive Suite

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Favoured by Presidents, Royalty and Hollywood celebrities, luxuriate in one of our Executive Suites. These suites are the ultimate in opulence. They feature separate living rooms with bar facilities as well as CD and DVD players and broadband internet.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $98.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King bed in Suite
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Trouser press
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Junior Suite

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Our luxurious Junior studio style Suites are all individually decorated with exceptional furnishings and elegant charm together with unique character. All these suites feature granite marble bathrooms with exceptional amenities.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $98.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

The following bedding is provided:


1 King Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Separate shower & bath
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • Trouser press
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Superior Waterview

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The Observatory Hotel's Waterview Rooms overlook the Historic Walsh Bay. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $80.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

New Year's Eve in City

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Kids in the City Package

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $108.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Rocks Escape B&B

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $108.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Romantic Rendezvous

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. The room caters for a maximum of 2 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Superior Cityview

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $80.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

To Dine For Package

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The Observatory Hotel's rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rates are for 2 people. Extra adults $206.00. The room caters for a maximum of 3 adults, and a maximum of 1 child but cannot exceed 3 guests in total.

Available bedding configurations:


1 King Bed Preferred
or

2 Single Beds Preferred
Cancellation Policy:
No Cancellations or Changes
  (details... )
Cancellations or changes to bookings for this room will not be permitted for any reason. Once confirmed a booking cannot be refunded or altered in any way.
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath
  • Bathrobes
  • Broadband
  • CD player
  • Desk
  • DVD player
  • Hairdryer
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Mini bar
  • Non-smoking or smoking rooms on request
  • Opening windows
  • Pay-per-view movies
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Making
  • TV
  • Wireless / WiFi

Business Facilities

The Observatory Hotel has three function rooms and four meeting rooms appropriate for business meetings and conferences. Every room and suite has Internet connections and the hotel has a business centre where you can use our computers, fax and phones. Fax machines are also available in rooms and suites.
 

 
Check In 1500hrs
Check In Instructions Credit card and ID are required at check in. Arrivals before 3pm can have their luggage stored. Hotel facilities available for use prior to check in.
Check Out 1100hrs
Getting There Access:
From Sydney Airport: 12 km - 30 minutes by car
From the closest railway station (Wynyard): 1.5 km - 7 minutes' walk
From the Overseas Passenger Terminal: 1.5 km - 7 minutes' walk
From the ferry terminal: 2 km - 10 minutes' walk

Taxi
The price from the airport is approximately AUD$35 one way.

Shuttle bus service
The price from/to the airport is approximately AUD$9.00 one way.

Transfers to the CBD
A complimentary luxury vehicle drop-off service is available to all in-house guests between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 am, Monday to Friday, from The Observatory Hotel to anywhere within the central business district.

Directions:
From Kingsford Smith Airport to The Observatory Hotel:

Depart the terminal and turn right onto Airport Drive. Travel along Qantas Drive onto Joyce Drive and then onto General Holmes Drive
Turn left onto Mill Pond Road
Travel onto Southern Cross Drive. Travel along this drive for around five minutes
Veer into the right lanes on South Dowling Street before entering the Eastern Distributor
Travel along the Eastern Distributor for five minutes looking for the City North Exit
Take City North Exit (Toll of $4.00 will need to be paid)
Turn right onto Macquarie Street
Turn left onto Bridge St and follow this road until you reach George Street
Turn right onto George Street and left up the hill to Grosvenor Street
Turn left onto York Street at the top of the hill
Take the first right into Jamison Street and then turn right into Clarence Street
Stay to the left and turn right onto Kent Street (This is signposted. Be aware as if you miss this exit you will travel over the Harbour Bridge)
Travel 300 meters down Kent Street.

The Observatory Hotel is on the left, opposite the Miller’s Point Tennis Court.
Parking Under cover, secure valet parking is available at a cost of $40.00 per night, per car.
Things To Do * Shopping in the city centre.
* Attend a performance at the Opera House or nearby theatres.
* Walk around The Rocks district and Circular Quay.
* Picnic on Observatory Hill and watch the stars from Sydney Observatory.
* Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge with Bridgeclimb, a three minute walk from the hotel.
* Take in the sights of Sydney Harbour by ferry or a cruise.
* Dine in our five star, award-winning Galileo Restaurant or Globe Bar, the perfect venues for that special occasion.
* Relax and be pampered in the magnificent surroundings of our day spa with complimentary eucalyptus steam and cleansing sauna, robes, slippers, towels, toiletries, hair dryers, cooling lemon-water and fresh fruit.

* Visit the Botanic Gardens.
* Walk to the Sydney Theatre Company and enjoy the latest show.
* Enjoy a drink at two of Sydney's oldest pubs "The Hero of Waterloo" and "The Lord Nelson", within a few minutes' walk of the hotel.
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