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Shangri-la Hotel Sydney

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Take your travels to new heights at the 36-story Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, located in the historic Rocks district.

The hotel’s 565 spacious guestrooms are the city’s largest on the harbour. Each is exquisitely appointed and offers astonishing views, particularly the Grand Harbour Rooms overlooking the iconic Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The newly renovated Horizon Club Rooms include access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary nightly canapés and drinks. The hotel also features some of the city’s finest dining experiences and is home to Shangri-La’s signature spa brand – CHI, The Spa.

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Location

Sydney

  • Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and is located on the southeast coast on the eponymous Sydney Harbour. It is served by Sydney Airport which is approximately 30mins drive to the main central business district. Most international flights arrive in Sydney.

    Sydney offers temperate weather which makes it perfect for visiting all year around. Sydney’s busiest seasons are between December to February during the peak of summer, but offers a diverse range of activities throughout the year.

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Options and Facilities

Accommodation Options and Facilities

The hotel’s rooms and suites are divided into five categories: Deluxe Rooms, Premier Rooms, Executive Rooms, Horizon Club Rooms, Suites, 10 Horizon Club, 23 Executive and four signature suites; Ambassador, Grand Apartment, Presidential and Royal.

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The Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is a 36-storey hotel in the historic Rocks district with 565 guestrooms, described as the city's largest on the harbour. Suites range from Horizon Club and Executive rooms up to the signature Ambassador, Grand Apartment, Presidential and Royal suites, and guests have access to CHI, The Spa, Shangri-La's signature spa brand.

Located in The Rocks, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney offers astonishing views across the harbour, with Grand Harbour Rooms looking directly out to the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The recently renovated Horizon Club Rooms also include access to an exclusive lounge with complimentary nightly canapes and drinks.

With 565 rooms across several categories, some of the city's finest dining, and a full-service spa, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney suits travellers who want a large, full-service harbourside base in The Rocks rather than an intimate boutique stay.