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The Observatory HotelClients appreciate the hotel has the intimate and luxurious atmosphere of a grand Australian home. Superbly located in the Rocks district, valued throughout, adjacent to the CBD/Business area, the hotel is an ideal base from which to explore and work in exciting Sydney. Customers appreciate the hotel combines traditional style with the most modern amenities, highly regarded, offering guests the highest standards in accommodations. Luxuriously furnished with Australian antiques, and above all, oil paintings and tapestries, The Observatory Hotel was designed to blend in with the 19th century buildings of the Rocks district of Sydney.
Awards
OHG - Superior Deluxe 5-star Hotel
Hotel of the year - Australian Hotels Association, very much appreciated, 1997,1998,1999,2001
AAA - 5 Diamond Five Star Diamond Award - American Academy of Hospitality Sciences,1999,2001,2002
Asia Pacific's Leading Hotel, 1998, 1999 - World Travel Awards
11th Best Luxury Hotel in the World 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels
4th Best Holiday Hotel in the World, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998, 1999
6th Best Hotel in the World - all categories, Conde Nast Traveller Magazine UK, 1998
Best Townhouse Hotel in World, Tatler Magazine UK, 1998
Employee Excellence in Service Award, 2000, 2001, 2002
Best Australian Hotel 2001 - Zagat Survey of International Hotels
Excellence in Service Award, National 1997 / 1998 / 2001 / 2002
Best 5- Star Hotel Accommodation, 1998
Best Bar Presentation / Service Award, 1998, 2001 - The Globe Bar
Best Restaurant - Galileo, 2000, 2001, 2002
Galileo Restaurant is the only Sydney Hotel Restaurant to have a Chef's Hat - Sydney Morning Herald, Good food guide, 1998 / 1999 / 2000. Customers appreciate the hotel has been voted Best Australian Hotel for 4 consecutive years.
 

Rooms

Cancellation policy

Valid from 27DEC05 to 02JAN06 deposit of entire stay is non-refundable. Otherwise, guests must cancel 24 hours prior to arrival in order to avoid charges.

Guarantee policy

Credit Card Guarantee required. Valid from 27 December 2004 to 02 January 2005 - Credit Card Deposit of entire stay plus tax is due at time of booking.

Hotel details

AM/FM Alarm Clock; Babysitting/Child Services; Bar/Lounge; Barber/Beauty Shop; Business Center; Coffee Maker in Room; Concierge; 24 Hour Front Desk; Handicapped Rooms/Facilities; Mini Bar; Modem Lines in Room; Meeting/Banquet Facilities; No Smoking Rooms/Facilities; Free Newspaper; Pool; Parking; Restaurant; Room Service; Safe Deposit Box; Shops/Commercial Services; Fitness Center or Spa; Tennis; Laundry/Valet Services

General information

Rating : Star Rating 5; OHG - Superior Deluxe 5-star Hotel
Size : 100 rooms - 3 floors
Credit cards : 

American Express
Master Card
Diners Club
Eurocard
Japan Credit Bureau
Visa
Currency : AUD
Check-in : from 3:00 PM
Check-out : till 11:00 AM

Features

Meeting Facilities and Business Center
Cornwallis Suite - Theatre-100, Classroom-65, Cocktail-150, Banquet-100, U-shape-45
Cornwallis 1 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Cornwallis 2 - Theatre-40, Classroom-20, Cocktail-50, Banquet-40, U-shape-20
Orient Room - Theatre-60, Classroom-25 Cocktail-7, Banquet-60, U-shape-30
Boardrooms - Banquet-8, U-shape-8
Direct all Conference/Meeting and Banqueting inquires to the Conference & Private Dining Executive:
Kylie Williamson
Phone: +61 2 9256 2222
Facsimile: +61 2 9256 2223
-Cornwallis Suite-
The beautifully appointed Cornwallis Suite is ideal for meetings, functions, weddings and conferences for up to 100 delegates. The room can easily be divided into two areas, allowing flexible accommodations for smaller numbers. The Cornwallis Suite is suitable for hosting a cocktail party for up to 150 guests, up to 100 theater or banquet style, 65 classroom style, and 45 U-shape boardroom style.
-Cornwallis Suite I/II-
Both rooms are suitable for hosting a cocktail party for up to 50 people, up to 40 theater or banquet style, and 20 classroom and U-shape boardroom style.
-Orient Room-
The Orient Room provides an exotic, oriental setting to enhance any function or meeting for up to 80 guests.
-Alexandre Room-
The Orient Room is transformed into an opulent Russian fantasy setting over the Christmas period (December) with a table laden with gilded candlesticks, lush damask and velvet, and delicacies not seen since the time of Anastasia.
-Reception Room-
Adjoins the Cornwallis Suite and can be used as a lobby area or as an independent meeting room.
-Boardrooms-
Four boardrooms with seating for up to ten, each with its own cloakroom facilities, are comfortable and spacious with the added advantage of natural light.
-Business Centre-
The Observatory Hotel's 24-hour business center, with laptop computer, color printer and facsimile with direct number, is available to guests wanting to do business in their rooms. fax/modem lines are also available in the armoire drawer in each room and, if required, the hotel's Internet service provider can be used to access e-mail. Secretarial support is also available from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, or at any other time by prior arrangement.
Hotel business services:
-Computer hire
-Bubble Jet printer hire
-Photocopying
-Facsimile
-Laser printing from diskette
-Word processing
-Document binding

Spa and Health Club facilities and Recreation
Day Spa and Health & Leisure Club
We welcome you into an environment of relaxation and comfort that combines all the benefits of fitness, health , wellness and complete care of the skin, body and mind supported by highly skilled and experienced practitioners.
Massage - shirodhara, therapeutic, remedial, aromatherapy, reiki, and oriental cranial acupressure. Therapeutic Flotation TankSpa Body Therapy - Hydro-active mineral salt scrub, body therapy hydro pack wrap, detox herbal linen wrap, enzymatic sea mud wrap, body firming treatment, back therapy treatment. Tailored well deserved packages to suite individual needs.
Finishing Touches - waxing, manicures, pedicures, tinting
Personalised Skin Care - facials
Specialised treatments for men
Health & Leisure Club - complimentary for guests, $33AUD incl. GST day pass and memberships available on request
A spectacular 20-meter in-door pool is the highlight. The club also includes a Spa, steam room, sauna and a well equipped gymnasium
Executive Fitness Programs
Personal Consultants
Hours of Operation - 6am - 10pm Monday to Friday, 7am - 9pm Saturday & Sunday & Public Holidays.
-Health and Leisure Club-
The Observatory Hotel's exclusive Health and Leisure Club is complimentary for hotel guests and also offers limited outside membership. A spectacular 20-meter pool is the highlight of the Club, which also includes a sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and well-equipped gymnasium.
-Health Amenities-
The Club also offers:
Executive fitness programs
Expert techniques
Personal consultations
In-room services such as massage
Separate changing areas with personal lockers as well as showering facilities
Complimentary robes, slippers and toiletries
Fresh fruit
-Tennis-
A full size Plexipave tennis court is located opposite the hotel and has lighting for playing at night. This is the only tennis court belonging to a hotel within the Central Business District.

Restaurants
Name- Galileo
Location- On Property
Charge to Room? Yes
Hours- 6:30am - 10:30am - Breakfast 7 days
6:30pm - 10:30pm - Dinner 7 days
Restaurant/Lounge Type- Restaurant
Cuisine Type- Modern Australian
Meals Served- Breakfast and Dinner
Prices incl.- Entr?e from $18 - $25 Main from $29 - $36
Attire- Smart Casual
Entertainment- Atmosphere reminiscent of London's famous Venetian Restaurant Harry's Bar
Seating Capacity- 65
Reservations Required- Yes
Richly appointed with antiques, fine tapestries and polished walnut furniture, Galileo combines quiet elegance with the relaxed informality of a typical Sydney restaurant. Original Venetian etchings and Australian impressionist artworks cover the Fortuny silk-covered walls and provide a perfect backdrop for the 17th century leather, Venetian dividing screen and the highly polished parquet floor. In the center of the room, a magnificent antique crystal, six-arm chandelier crowns the mahogany pedestal table, while the colonial-style sash windows, framed by exquisite Fortuny silk curtains, afford charming views of the historic streetscape of Miller's Point. Galileo's contemporary menu includes entrees such as Mandalong Lamb with White Bean and Roast Garlic Puree and Rabbit with Dried Tomatoes. Desserts include Chocolate Espresso Tart with Gianduja ice cream and Almond and Semolina Cake with Quinces. A selection of classic Italian cheeses is available along with Australia's best cheeses, and Galileo's wine list includes the finest Australian and Italian wine.
Name- Globe Bar
Location- On Property
Charge to Room? Yes
Hours- 12:00am - 11.59 pm 7 days
Restaurant/Lounge Type- Bar & Lounge
Cuisine Type- Modern Australian
Meals Served- Lunch and Dinner
Prices incl.- From AUD $18 - $29
Attire- Smart Casual
Entertainment- Atmosphere reminiscent of London's famous Venetian Restaurant Harry's Bar
Seating Capacity- 40
Reservations Required- No
The Globe Bar, with its intimate, club atmosphere and comfortable old-world charm, provides a quiet, relaxing haven away from the crowds. Furnished with lush velvet sofas and leather wing armchairs, and featuring a long, marble-topped bar flanked by soft green leather bar stools, green and gold table lamps adorn the polished mahogany side tables, while a large, hand-tufted rug covers the honed, sandstone-colored marble floor. The Bar's cedar-paneled walls feature original oils depicting scenes of Captain Cook and his voyage around Australia, evoking a mood of travel and adventure from a bygone era. In keeping with the travel theme, you will find bookcases filled with rare, old books on travel, Australian natural history and astronomy, and the antique celestial globe, which is the focal point of the Globe Bar.
The Drawing Room
The Drawing Room at The Observatory Hotel is a luxurious, private sitting room for the exclusive use of hotel guests. Furnished in traditional Regency style, The Drawing Room features comfortable, down-filled sofas, Louis XV winged chairs and a magnificent, antique fireplace that once graced Sydney's historic Elizabeth Bay House. The pale blue silk-covered walls are adorned with original oils of Australian scenes and a series of pastel portraits of famous Australians. China vases and interesting objects d'art are scattered on the walnut side tables, along with elegant, brass candlestick lamps with silk white shades. The Queen Anne antique writing desk and chair are ideal for note and letter writing, while three card tables and a supply of games provide a relaxing diversion on a rainy day.

Hotel facilities

  • Babysitting/Child Services
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber/Beauty Shop
  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Pool
  • Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Fitness Center or Spa
  • Tennis
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • VIP Rooms/Services

Room facilities

  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Hairdryers Available
  • Mini Bar
  • Modem Lines in Room
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Free Newspaper
  • Pets Allowed
  • Television with Cable

 
 

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Location & area

Address

The Observatory Hotel
89-113 Kent Street
Sydney

Nearby ...

  • Area Attractions : -Bridge Climb-
    A once-in-a-lifetime experience. There is a professional team to take you on an exhilarating climb all the way to the top of the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Built in 1932, it has taken almost 70 years for the bridge to be opened to people with a sense of adventure.
    -Historic Hunter Valley-
    Discover the exciting wineries of the region, renowned for its excellent wines, especially Chardonnay, Semillon, Shiraz and Cabarnet, and buy direct from the cellars. Enjoy a gourmet luncheon of regional fare.
    -Harbour Scenic Flight/Harbour and Northern Beaches Scenic Flight-
    Take a scenic flight from Rose Bay past Sydney Harbour Heads and Bondi. Follow the harbour and Centrepoint Tower. Experience one of the world's most beautiful harbours from a seaplane. Or how about a seaplane flight to a secluded beach on the waters of Sydney's yachting playground at Pittwater or on the banks of the Hawkesbury River? Enjoy a gourmet picnic basket or have lunch or dinner in a nearby restaurant.
    -Four-Wheel Drive Tours to the Blue Mountains, NSW-
    Explore this remarkable environment in the comfort of a luxury model 4WD vehicle. Discover its unique flora. Learn about the Aboriginal occupation of the region and its history since the 1788 arrival at Sydney Cove of the First Fleet carrying convicts, guards and British marines. Enjoy close encounters with the ubiquitous koala, kangaroo, wombat and a host of other native animals and magnificent birds at the Australian Wildlife Park.
    -The Sydney Opera House-
    Take a look inside Australia's top tourist attraction. Australia's home of the performing arts, featuring music, opera, drama and dance. Guided tours provide an informative and interesting experience of the Sydney Opera House. Pick up a memento of your visit from one of the gift shops.
    -The Rocks and Circular Quay-
    Escape to The Rocks village, nestled near the vibrant Sydney Harbour. It is no surprise that its blend of history, culture and the best of modern living make it a unique destination for a fun-filled day or quiet dinner for two. Attractions include the famous weekend markets, an abundance of local art and craft shops and world-class art galleries.
    -Taronga Zoo-
    Visit the world's most spectacularly located zoo on the shores of Sydney Harbour. Taronga Zoo's extensive collection of Australian animals, including koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, Tasmanian devils and, of course, platypuses, echidnas, and kookaburras.
    -Sydney Harbour Cruises-
    Sydney Harbour is the focal point of Sydney and the place to be for great views and a sense of the city. A sightseeing cruise on the harbour is essential and there is plenty of choice from cruises as short as one hour to leisurely half-day lunch and dinner cruises. Sydney's ferries connect the harbour-side suburbs with the city at Circular Quay, so crossing to the north shore to Taronga Zoo or Manly is easy and scenic.
    -Monorail- Darling Harbour's award-winning Sydney Monorail offers a bird's-eye view of Sydney and all the attractions of Darling Harbour. With seven stations and a service every four minutes, the Sydney Monorail is the easiest way to travel around the city.
    -AMP Tower-
    The city's highest vantage point, towering above Centrepoint shopping center. AMP Tower is the highest public building in the southern hemisphere and easily found in the heart of the city. The observation level has free guided tours, high-powered binoculars, weather and sea traffic information.
  • Shopping : The city of Sydney boasts some truly fine shopping facilities. Browsing through the many magnificent, historic and modern shopping venues, boutique stores and arcades filled with the latest and most varied of products, is an experience that every shopper dreams of. The city is a veritable treasure trove of department stores where every conceivable item is available under one roof. Bold, high-tech buildings with granite and chrome facades offer the best of local and imported products, while the more traditional, historical arcades feature a melting pot of boutiques and unique stores filled with exquisite jewelry, flowers, fashion and much more. Shopping on the fringes of the city presents an opportunity for pleasant walks in a cosmopolitan setting, a browse in an art gallery or bookshop, an indulgence in one of the many stylish boutiques, or coffee in an outdoor cafe while making final choices.

 
Area information

Located in the historic heart of the Rocks. A couple of minutes stroll from the Central Business District and City Center Railway Station and Shopping. Close to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour.

Areas served : Sydney, Australia

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Address: Sydney, 89-113 Kent Street, Sydney, Australia., -SYD- Sydney Kingsford Smith International is 12 kilometers south., Located in the historic heart of the Rocks. A couple of minutes stroll from the Central Business District and City Center Railway Station and Shopping. Close to Circular Quay and Darling Harbour., 2000, SYDNEY

Features and attractions: Alexandre Room, Areas, Boardrooms, Business Centre, Cornwallis Suite, Cornwallis Suite I/II, Galileo Restaurant, Health Amenities, Health and Leisure Club, Meeting Facilities, Orient Room, Reception Room, Restaurants, Shopping, Spa/Health Club facilities, Tennis, The Drawing Room, The Globe Bar

Locations covered: Pyrmont : 0.5km, Town Hall : 0.5km, The Rocks : 0.5km, Darling Harbour : 0.5km, Johnstons Bay : 0.5km, Pyrmont : 1km, Bennelong Point : 1.2km, Sydney Cove : 1.2km, Wooloomooloo Bay : 1.2km, Woolloomooloo Bay : 1.2km, Farm Cove : 1.2km, Potts Point : 1.2km, Ultimo : 1.2km, Millers Point : 1.6km, Blackwattle Bay : 1.6km, Haymarket : 1.6km, Sydney Station : 1.6km, Ultimo : 1.6km, Central : 1.6km, Chippendale : 1.6km, Haberfield : 1.6km, Dawes Point : 1.7km, Darlinghurst : 1.9km, Surry Hills : 1.9km, Sydney : 1.9km, The Domain : 1.9km, City of Sydney : 1.9km, Kings Cross : 1.9km, Hyde Park : 1.9km, Woolloomooloo : 1.9km, Potts Point : 1.9km, Mrs Macquaries Point : 1.9km, Simmons Point : 2km, White Bay : 2km, Glebe : 2km, Glebe Island : 2km, Balmain : 2km, The Glebe : 2km, Goat Island : 2km, Surry Hills : 2km, Blues Point : 2.1km, Glebe Point : 2.2km, Rozelle Bay : 2.2km, McMahons Point : 2.2km, Kirribilli Point : 2.2km, Waverton : 2.2km, Lavender Bay : 2.2km, Sydney Harbour Bridge : 2.2km, Balls Head : 2.2km, Balls Head Bay : 2.2km, Elizabeth Bay : 2.2km, Mort Bay : 2.3km, Morts Bay : 2.3km, Ballast Point : 2.3km, Elizabeth Point : 2.4km, Neutral Bay : 2.4km, Kirribilli : 2.4km, Macleay Point : 2.5km, Redfern : 2.5km, Victoria Park : 2.5km, Rushcutters Bay : 2.7km, Rushcutter Bay : 2.7km, Garden Island : 2.7km, Clarke Island : 2.7km, Berrys Bay : 2.8km, Wudyong Point : 2.8km, Careening Cove : 2.9km, Paddington : 2.9km, Snails Bay : 2.9km, Long Nose Point : 3km, Rozelle : 3km, Paddington : 3.1km, Kurraba Point : 3.1km, Darling Point : 3.2km, Robinsons Point : 3.2km, North Sydney : 3.2km, Manns Point : 3.3km, Robertsons Point : 3.4km, Cremorne Point : 3.4km, Careening Point : 3.4km, Robertson Point : 3.4km, Redfern : 3.4km, South Sydney : 3.4km, Fort Denison : 3.4km, Athol Bay : 3.4km, Shell Cove : 3.4km, Rozelle : 3.5km, White Horse Point : 3.6km, Moore Park : 3.6km, Neutral Bay : 3.6km, Gore Cove : 3.7km, Gore Bay : 3.7km, Sommerville Point : 3.7km, Lilyfield : 3.7km

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