Our room was on the 27th floor, and the view was absolutely stunning, offering simultaneous glimpses of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The decor leaned towards a classic, somewhat dated style; the old-fashioned separate hot and cold water taps were a bit inconvenient, and there was no smart toilet. However, I personally found the bedding more comfortable than at the Crowne Plaza. Room service is available, and the meal prices aren't significantly higher than regular restaurants outside. There's a $10 trolley fee added to each order. Ordering breakfast is definitely worth it for those Instagram-worthy photos. The Shangri-La is more conveniently located, closer to Circular Quay and Wynyard, but do note that the hotel is situated on a hilltop. If you have luggage or are traveling with elderly companions, you'll pretty much have to take a taxi, as there's a steep uphill climb to reach the hotel, which I'd estimate at nearly 40 degrees [crying emoji].
- Youtiaoguangshijie(dujiaban)
I had originally booked an 83-square-meter Bay View Suite, but I arrived so late that evening that when I went to check in, they told me it was no longer available.
However, the hotel upgraded me to an incredibly spacious suite. The entire room had 360-degree windows offering views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, even from inside the room itself, which was absolutely fantastic! It had the exact same view as the Western restaurant on the 36th floor.
Although the Shangri-La is a bit older, it's very clean inside and the service is excellent.
The 36th floor also boasts a famous restaurant with great views.
The hotel is quite close to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, about a 10-minute walk.
It was really good; I stayed at this hotel for the first three nights. The space was huge and truly comfortable, especially perfect for families like ours with children.
Definitely a big thumbs up! ✅
- Runrunlao