The Observatory Hotel

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Guests can have a star named after them at the Sydney Observatory, opposite.

Hotel Overview

Rocks district
Located in the historic Rocks district on a quiet street opposite Sydney Observatory, 1.5 km from attractions such as Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, and popular shopping areas.
Elegant accommodations
The 100 rooms, overlooking Observatory Hill or Walsh Bay, evoke the elegance of a stately Australian home, and have high-speed Internet access.
Fiber-optic dome
The hotel has colonial ambience with original artworks and antiques throughout, restaurants with old-world character, and extensive spa facilities including a 65-foot lap pool under a fiber-optic dome. An array of fiber-optic stars set in the ceiling re-creates the night sky above the hotel's expansive underground lap pool.

What to Expect:

Although this three-story, 100-room hotel opened in 1993, it faithfully recreates the style and elegance of a 19th-century Australian colonial mansion. Antiques and original art are displayed in the intimate lobby, where business executives and conference delegates mingle with locals celebrating special occasions. Cream-marbled floors and columns, low ceilings, an iron-balustrade staircase, and generously cushioned sofas and chaise-lounges invite guests to linger.

Amenity Highlights:

The colonial theme extends to the restaurants, with rare objects d'art, leather-bound first-edition books, and deep armchairs creating the aura of a private club. Extensive spa facilities include a 65-foot lap pool under a domed roof, with fiber optics recreating the Southern Hemisphere night sky. Internet access is available throughout the hotel (charges apply), and a business center and meeting rooms are also available.

Location:

89-113 KENT STREET
SYDNEY, NSW, 2000
Australia

Region:

Sydney

Airport:
Kingsford Smith SYD

Deluxe Room
The Observatory Hotel's deluxe rooms have the comfortable, cozy 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 tasseled 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.

Executive Suite Water View -
Named after the carriages of the legendary Orient-Express, Executive Suites at The Observatory Hotel are renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm.
Junior Suite City View -
Individual character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm distinguish the Junior Suites.
Junior Suite Waterview -
Individual character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm distinguish the Junior Suites.
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 en suite bathroom lined with wall-to-wall Pretorian marble. It also features a fully equipped kitchen and guest toilet, and has interconnecting doors to deluxe rooms either side, if required.
Owner's Suite -
Orion.
Balcony Suite -
The Suite affords floor to ceiling sliding glass doors opening onto a private French Balcony allowing you to take in the sea breeze.
Deluxe Suite -
An open living room with a two-seater sofa and large rectangular window lets you relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view after a day of exploration.
Junior Suite -
Suites offer lots of storage space and most feature a comfortable two-seater sofa in the sitting area. They also contain a large rectangular window (except JS418 & JS419 which have large oval windows, please note JS512 is a twin bed configuration only).
Oceanview Stateroom Category B -
Relax in your sitting area with tub chair in a 175sq ft room with a large oval window (except staterooms B322 & B323 which have twin portholes).
Oceanview Stateroom Category A -
These nicely appointed Oceanview Staterooms all with large oval windows and a comfortable sitting area with tub chair.
Executive Suite City View -
Named after the carriages of the legendary Orient-Express, Executive Suites at The Observatory Hotel are renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm.
Deluxe Waterview -
The Observatory Hotel's deluxe rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture. 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.
Deluxe City View -
The Observatory Hotel's deluxe rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture. 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 Amenities:

Air conditioning
Bathrobes
Blackout drapes
Bottled water in room (complimentary)
Cable/satellite TV
CD player
Ceiling fan
Child care (in room, surcharge)
Climate control
Clock radio
Coffee/tea maker
Complimentary toiletries
Cribs (infant beds) available
Designer toiletries
DVD player
Electronic/magnetic keys
Extra towels/bedding in room
Hair dryer
Housekeeping
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
In-room safe
Internet access - dial-up
Internet access - high speed
Internet access - surcharge
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Jetted tub
Makeup mirror
Massage - available in room
Microwave (on request)
Minibar
Multi-line phone
Non-smoking rooms
Pay movies
Premium bedding
Premium TV channel(s)
Refrigerator
Rollaway beds
Separate sitting area
Sewing kit
Slippers
Sofa bed
Television
Turndown service
VCR
Voice mail
Wake-up calls
Welcome amenities
Window opens

Property Amenities

Opened in 1993, this three-story hotel is modeled after a colonial mansion, with antiques and original artworks evoking a stately era. A marble staircase leads off the intimate lobby to meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 100 people. Extensive spa facilities include a spa tub, steam and sauna rooms, and a 65-foot lap pool under a domed roof, with fiber-optic lighting recreating the Southern Hemisphere night sky.Galileo, modeled after a Parisian salon, specializes in Australian cuisine with Japanese influences, while the Globe Bar is popular for high tea and cocktails. The Drawing Room, with its Ned Kelly prints, plush armchairs, antique clocks, and fireplace, is a quiet retreat for reading newspapers or one of the hotel's rare-edition books. High-speed Internet access (charges apply) is available in all public areas.

24-hour front desk
Air-conditioned public areas
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Audio-visual equipment
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Bar/lounge
Beauty services
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Business center
Business services
Coffee in lobby
Complimentary newspapers in lobby
Computer rental
Concierge desk
Concierge services
Conference room(s)
Currency exchange
Doorman/doorwoman
Dry cleaning service
Elevator/lift
Event catering
Exhibit space
Fitness equipment
Floor butler
Health club
Internet access in public areas - high speed
Internet access in public areas - surcharge
Library
Limo or Town Car service available
Massage - treatment room(s)
Medical assistance available
Multilingual staff
Parking (secure)
Parking (surcharge)
Parking (valet)
Parking garage
Porter/bellhop
Restaurant(s) in hotel
Room service (24 hours)
Safe-deposit box - front desk
Sauna
Shoe shine
Spa tub
Steam room
Swimming pool - indoor
Swimming pool - outdoor
Tour assistance
Translation services
Video library
Wedding services

Policies

Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Rollaway beds and cribs (infant beds) may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests made via this Web site cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pet deposit required
Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
Small pets only

Check-in time:

3 PM

Check-out time:

11 AM

Dining

Galileo
Parisian-salon style, with reproductions of early Vogue magazine sketches on the walls. Long and narrow, with low ceilings and silk-draped windows overlooking the street, wooden floors and columns, plush seats with cushions, and glass-blown chandeliers. French cuisine with a Japanese influence, and extensive cellar of Australian and European wines. Open for breakfast and dinner.
The Globe Bar
Reminiscent of an old-style explorers' club, with an 850-volume library of original leather-bound books, botanical-themed artworks, a grandfather's clock, and antiques. A celestial globe dating from 1799 stands at the entrance, and the pages of a reproduction of Captain Cook's diary are turned each day. Deep lounge chairs and sofas, rich rugs, dark-wood panelling and a baby grand piano enhance its old-style charm. Light meals and snacks are served throughout the day, as well as high-tea and cocktails. Open from lunch until late evening.

Recreation

A 65-foot lap pool and spa tub are covered by a domed fiber-optic ceiling, with twinkling lights pinpointing the Southern Hemisphere stars. Roman-style columns and marble floors contrast with whimsical frescos of Bondi Beach, circa 1950. Other facilities include a fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, steam room, and seven treatment rooms. Treatments include traditional Aboriginal L'itya and Tibetan Bell therapies. Open-air tennis courts (charges apply) are located opposite.The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Tennis

Special Offer Details

4 nights from $429 per person
Save up to $299 per couple

What's Included?

A 4th Night FREE
Australian sparkling wine and fresh strawberries on arrival.

Available Room Types:

Balcony Suite
Deluxe City View
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Waterview
Executive Suite City View
Executive Suite Water View
Junior Suite
Junior Suite City View
Junior Suite Waterview
Oceanview Stateroom Category A

Important Dates:

Book from Now through 12/20/2010
Travel from Now through 12/26/2010
Blackout Dates: 10/01/2010 - 11/30/2010
Minimum Night Stay: 4 Nights

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Offers valid on new bookings only. Prices shown are per-person, land only based upon double occupancy, except if expressly noted otherwise on the offer. Offers are subject to availability at time of booking and may be changed or discontinued at any time without notice. Blackout dates, minimum night stays, minimum stay requirements on air, seasonal surcharges, resort fees (if any), and other restrictions may also apply. Individual offers may require purchase of Travel Smart Plan or travel waiver. Offers are not valid for Group Travel. Some booking and travel dates may vary. Other promotions and departure dates available which may result in a different rate and/or hotel inclusion. Customer may be responsible for hotel taxes and fees on free nights and other offers, where applicable. Ask your Travel Specialist for details. Classic Vacations CST# 2079429-20

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