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4.1 out of 5

"The atrium is beautiful. Our room was comfortable and clean. Appreciated the rail in the bath. It made it so that I was able to get into the bath to ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 19 Mar 2024

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Hotel Description

Sydney Harbour Hotel places you in the center of Sydney, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and a bar/lounge.

The restaurant, Playfair Terrace, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Lobby Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge, serving drinks along with light fare. Enjoy the spa tub and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking.

With a stay at this The Rocks hotel, you'll be 0.3 km (0.2 mi) from Overseas Passenger Terminal and 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Sydney Opera House.

Queen

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$232* Per night/room 7 Apr. - 8 Apr.

Queen Room with Harbour View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior King with Harbour View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Accessible Queen Room

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe King with Harbour View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Sydney Harbour Hotel ratings based on 303 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.1 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sydney Harbour Hotel

Everyone (87) Couples (80) Family (81)
4 out of 5
The atrium is beautiful. Our room was comfortable and clean. Appreciated the rail in the bath. It made it so that I was able to get into the bath to have a shower. Without it I would still be 😕

Posted by on 19 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
We got lost because the property changed its name from Rydges to Sydney Harbour motel during the time between our booking and our stay. It would have saved a lot of frustration and step count if we received a courtesy email about this name change when it occurred. An explanation would have helped in how to use the lift as well (e.g. use your card). I guess when you do it every day you forget that people coming from out of town do not know you need the card to operate lift.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Location good,staff nice,luggage stand broken,only one wine glass,shower curtain,harbour view only partial.

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
This hotel is in a perfect location. It is less than 5 minutes walk to a huge array of local restaurants, bars and shops in The Rocks, 10 minutes walk to the Opera House and an easy walk to the centre of the city. Staff are friendly and the rooms are. very comfortable.

Posted by on 7 Mar. 2024

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3 out of 5
Room are out dated, Bathrooms need a refurbish, leaking shower rose. We upgraded with harbour view one small window a bit embarrassing. Very dull rooms

Posted by on 6 Mar. 2024

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2 out of 5
Great location but our room had bad odour

Posted by on 5 Mar. 2024

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 4 Mar. 2024

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4 out of 5
The staff that were there were very helpful, but they are understaffed. It took 45 minutes to get our car brought up from the basement car park as they were waiting on a staff member to return from somewhere. Otherwise they were very nice/polite and helped us a lot trying to sort out a booking issue with wotif.

Posted by on 4 Mar. 2024

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5 out of 5
Perfect position to walk to the International Terminal. Staff were great and very helpful.

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2024

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5 out of 5
Great spot and convenient

Posted by on 25 Feb. 2024

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About the Rydges Sydney Harbour

Location 55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000

Property Features

Sydney Harbour Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at Sydney Harbour Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This Sydney hotel is smoke free.

  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Convenience store
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Train station: Sydney Circular Quay Station (2.4 km / 1.5 mi)
  • Metro station: Wynyard Station (0.9 km / 0.6 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • LCD television
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels
  • Movies for purchase
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Pillow options
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Playfair Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Children stay free
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Number of children who can stay for free – 2
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free - maximum age 12
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 35.00 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: AUD 65 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Holiday Inn Old Sydney
  • Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Rocks
  • Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks
  • Holiday Inn Rocks
  • Holiday Inn Rocks Old Sydney
  • Holiday Inn Rocks Sydney
  • Holiday Inn Sydney Rocks
  • Old Holiday Inn Sydney
  • Sydney Holiday Inn Rocks
  • Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks Hotel

You should know

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.