The Observatory Hotel - an Orient-Express Hotel is located in the historical "Rocks" district of the city, and close to the vibrant new entertainment and dining areas of Cockle Bay and King St Wharf. The deluxe multi- award winning Observatory Hotel has built its outstanding reputation on a combination of personalized service, exceptional facilities and faultless professionalism. The hotel is reminiscent of a grand 19th Century Australian home, luxuriously furnished with antiques, original oil paintings and fine tapestries. Each room has a CD player, individual video, and luxurious bathrooms, while either colonial style sash windows or period balconies circulate fresh air and command charming views of Observatory Hill or historic Walsh Bay in Sydney Harbour.
The Observatory has a Day Spa and Health Club located in the quietest part of the hotel. It provides a sanctuary from the busy pressures of the day. The hotel's fine dining restaurant Galileo is a leader in Sydney. And, accommodation rooms all individually decorated combine the finest in decor and comfort with all the amenities that travelers expect today. Particularly for the business traveler is the new Broadband Internet and wireless access. This is not only available in guestroom, but it is available in the Globe Bar, Galileo Restaurant and conference rooms. You're never far from your family, or office, and can even surf the net whilst having lunch. The Observatory Hotel is located approximately 12 kilometers drive from the Sydney Airport.

Hotel Rating
This property does not have an official STAR Rating from AAA Tourism Pty Ltd. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. Complimentary Upgrade: Book a minimum 2-night stay now through January 31, 2009 for travel from December 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009 and receive a complimentary upgrade to a Waterview Room and a tote bag.

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or attraction, and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Sydney Observatory 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Museum of Contemporary Art 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Circular Quay 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Customs House 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Museum of Sydney 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sydney Aquarium 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Pitt Street Mall 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
State Library of New South Wales 1 km / 0.6 mi
Australia National Maritime Museum 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sydney Parliament House 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sydney Opera House 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Sydney Harbour Bridge 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Darling Harbour 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Bondi Beach 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Sydney Showground 12.6 km / 7.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Observatory Hotel is Sydney, NSW (SYD Kingsford Smith Intl.) 9 km / 5.6 mi.