"This Park Hyatt incarnation boasts chic, contemporary rooms - with Opera House views if you pick right - and top-notch service."
If you have ever thought about sleeping with Sydney’s iconic opera house the Park Hyatt might be as close as you can get to fulfilling the fantasy. In the historic Rocks district (one of the oldest parts of Sydney), many of the rooms are built over the water and reach out to this most distinctive landmark.
Travertine marble spreads through the foyer of this luxury hotel while patterned carpet in the corridors is influenced by the nearby rippling water. The tone is understated, modern and elegant (though the bar has the feel of a gentlemen’s club).
The facilities
Original oil paintings about the foyer are available for purchase. Look out for the pearl-lined wall that, at a certain time of day, captures the reflection of the Opera House. There is a small roof-top pool at this luxury hotel, along with a Jacuzzi and day spa. Accessible by water taxi, the restaurant has floor-to-ceiling windows with, you guessed it, harbour views. There is wheel chair access and a "kidsierge" program designed to give mum and dad help with little ones.
The rooms
The 158 guest rooms at this luxury hotel were designed in part by New Yorker Tony Chi and have private balconies. Some have views of both the opera house and the bridge. There are Eames chairs, ottomans and remote control curtains, though considering the views, they will be rarely drawn. In the uncluttered rooms the beds have been repositioned to take in the views and should you tire of gazing out the window, all rooms have wide screen TVs. There are walk in wardrobes and each room has its own minibar.
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Address: 7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
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Address: 7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
Booking info
Arrival:
Sat 30 Aug 2008
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
Departure: Sun 31 Aug 2008
No. adults: 2
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Come for
- Classic Opera House views
- Rooms with balconies by the water
- Fabulous iconic modern furniture in the lobby
Not suitable for
- Shallow pockets- it's a 5 star hotel but the views alone make it worth the price
Awards
"Gold List", Conde Nast Traveller 05; "101 Best Hotels", Tatler 05
Children
Baby-sitting, roll away beds and cots are available and should be requested in advance for arrangements to be made.
Eating in
The visually stimulating harbour kitchen bar offers floor to ceiling glass doors and views of the Opera House. Divided into three sections: Martini Bar, Champagne Bar and International Beer Bar, food is matched accordingly.
