Description

The central business district lies only a short walk or complimentary limousine ride away, but you may find it quicker to walk to nearby chic restaurants, theatres, art galleries and museums. And you can stroll down to the main harbour ferry wharves.

An intimate hotel with only 100 bedrooms, The Observatory has been created for guests desiring tranquillity flowing from smoothly efficient service. Home away from home. Elegantly appointed bathrooms with separate shower. Every room has touch control air-conditioning but also sash windows opening to cool Harbour breezes. The mini-bar has a special facility for making your own tea and coffee. We have special arrangements for early arrivals, 24-hour secretarial services, 24-hour room service, same-day laundry and valet service, an informal dining room and, of course, our pool and Leisure Club designed to ease the tension and stress of any hectic schedule.

For the tired or the tense, our sauna, steam room and masseurs help ease the strain. And for the competitive, just ask the concierge to make arrangements for tennis, golf, sailing, bowls or even tickets to some of Sydney's legendary sporting events.

The Observatory Hotel is renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in the Galileo Restaurant to a light meal in the club-like Globe Bar. Opulently decorated with Fortuny fabrics and original art, the Galileo Restaurant offers modern Australian dining with an Italian influence, complimented by an extensive cellar featuring the best Australian and Italian wines. The Globe Bar offers a selection of contemporary Australian dishes, ideal for a light lunch or post-theatre supper.

Rooms:

Deluxe Rooms
The Observatory Hotel's deluxe rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
Rich tapestry curtains, set off by rope tasselled tiebacks, provide the perfect backdrop for the antique-style breakfast table and down-filled armchair, while Colonial-style sash windows open to circulate fresh air and provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay. Room facilities include DVD player and broadband internet.

Wheelchair Accessible Rooms
There are four, fully equipped deluxe wheelchair accessible rooms and an adjoining companion's room, all located on the ground floor.

Executive Suites
Named after the carriages of the legendary Orient-Express, Executive Suites are renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm. All Executive Suites feature separate sitting rooms, with full bar facilities, as well as CD and DVD players, and broadband internet. Many of them feature domed ceilings, arch windows and traditional four-poster beds. Many also have balconies with charming views of Observatory Hill, or the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour with its beautiful sunsets.

Junior Suites
Individual character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm distinguish the Junior Suites. Each features wood-panelled walls adorned with etchings of Australian native birds and botanicals, and original sketches of Sydney at the turn of the century. Many have balconies with views of the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour or the city. Junior Suites also have a relaxing sitting area, with sofa and armchairs within the same room, and include DVD player and broadband internet.

The Observatory Suite
The hotel's most spectacular suite is intimate, luxurious and filled with objets d'art. The bedroom features a magnificent four-poster bed with mahogany hand-carved front posts, as well as a spacious ensuite bathroom lined with wall-to-wall marble. Furnished with elegant, custom-made furniture, the sitting room's pale cream colour scheme is offset by the black and gold, oriental-style coffee table and armoire cabinet. The sofa and armchairs face a magnificent white marble, antique fireplace, highlighted by a classic oil painting of Mosman Bay. Original artworks and an antique, gilt-framed mirror cover the rich, fabric-lined walls and provide the perfect backdrop for the antique walnut writing desk and elegant mahogany dining table with Queen Anne chairs. The rich tasselled curtains at each window frame charming views of historic and heritage listed Observatory Hill. The Observatory Suite also features a fully equipped kitchen and guest toilet, and has interconnecting doors to deluxe rooms either side, if required.

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Details

Check In from: 1500
Check Out by: 1100

Credit Cards accepted: Visa, Bankcard, Mastercard, Diners, American Express, JCB

Facilities:

• Air Conditioning
• Hairdryers
• Mini Bar
• Fridge
• Safe
• TV
• Radio
• Phone
• Tea/Coffee Facilities
• Modem Line
• Air Cond
• Tea/Coffee Facil.
• Video

Distance to nearest airport: 12 km

Address and location

89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia

Photos

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