Sydney Harbour Hotel
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Located in the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbor Hotel (formerly Rydges Sydney Harbor) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows. Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away. Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling. The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Karen
United States“We arrived exhausted after traveling over 24 hours and even though it was prior to check-in, our room was ready and we were able to take a much needed nap before exploring the area!! The staff was so welcoming and helpful!! Our room had a...”
Melanie
United States“The location was great and the view from the rooftop was amazing.”
Jessica
United States“Location was great, very polite and competent staff, loved the rooftop pool with views of the bridge and Sydney Opera House.”
Autumn
United States“How was centrally located? Food and sites were within walking distance.”
Jade
Australia“Location location - quiet comfortable and great pool”
Meg
Australia“Lovely staff, great location and sufficient amenities.”
Philip
Australia“This is not a super swank hotel. Carpet and trims etc show their age, but I had a good-sized and clean room, really comfy bed and the staff were on top of their game. Genuinely friendly, accommodating and efficient. All this in the heart of one of...”
Jeff
United States“Close to cruise terminal. Staff was exceptional. Keith at reception was extremely helpful and even let me use her phone to call Booking. Com to help with a date mistake and Manager Kevin personally contacted Booking.com to straighten things out....”
Melissa
United States“Great location for restaurants and activities. Great staff. Large room. Comfortable accommodation. 10/10
5 min walk from bridge / 10 walk from ferry / 15 min walk from opera house / 20 min walk from tower eye or Old Victoria Building and a pick up...”
Evelyn
United States“The location was outstanding as we actually walked our luggage to the cruise port with no difficulties. It was so close to everything.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Playfair Restaurant
- CuisineAustralian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Sydney Harbour Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of AUD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
