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The Observatory Hotel by Orient-Express

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89 - 113 Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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The Observatory Hotel by Orient-Express
Ranked #5 of 212 hotels in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 524 Reviews
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  • Circular quay(14)
  • Room service(13)
  • Water views(11)
  • Rocks area(9)
  • Globe bar(8)
  • Swimming pool(7)
  • Easy walking distance(4)
  • Junior suite(3)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Harbour Bridge(3)
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Melbourne
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We were lucky enough to pick this hotel up with a Mystery Wotif booking, and have to say what an amazing hotel. 5 Star service at its best. Arriving at the hotel, was greated by excellent valet, who walked me to reception with my bags, and introduced me to the recpetion, who checked me in, and offering all of the... More

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Perth, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Wonderfull hotel with an aged feel about it its almost boutique. Great decor and service. Not cheap but quality throughout. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This hotel presents well except the bed was old and lumpy. They gave me a pen for my lost night of sleep. I won't stay with them again. More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I recently stayed at The Observatory Hotel on a Saturday night. From the moment we arrived we were impressed with the professionalism and the speed with which the staff executed their duties. We had a lovely dinner in Galileo restaurant on the saturday night and were made to feel special. Breakfast the folllowing morning was the same.... More

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Barcelona, Spain
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220 reviews 220 reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Arrived at 6 am and despite the fact that my travel agent claimed to cancel the room for the first night I was charged for it. This is what I was told to quote firstly they never had the email cancelling it from the agent and if they did it was too late. I said which was it , the... More

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Canberra, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

I booked numerous rooms at the hotel for a birthday celebration in Sydney and was couldn't have loved our stay more. The service from the moment we arrived was excellent and the room perfect. Large, clean and everything we expected. Breakfast was fantastic. Not an overly large buffet selection but quality over quantity. I would recommend a stay at the... More

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Adelaide, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I loved this hotel. It was beyond my expectations. It was so nice to be in something other than the usual sterile 5 star room. The room was plush, large, spotless and the service was first class. Loved everything about this place. Can't recommend it highly enough. PS - Had breakfast delivered to the room - fantastic bircher muesli covered... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

This hotel is well appointed with a more cosy / homely feel than is commonly found in the sterile chain hotels that crowd this segement of the market. Quality fittings and features all around. Within the Sydney CBD top tier market, this hotel fits a useful niche: big rooms and superior service. With the building located in an area that... More

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Sydney, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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An overnight stay at The Observatory Hotel was to be a gift from our new daughter in-law in Hong Kong, who had confirmed reservation and billing instructions. Facilities at the Observatory are indeed what one would expect from such an establishment; Beautiful presented room, comfortable bed, excellent bathroom facilities - service and satisfaction is something else. It all began to... More

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Sydney
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
93 helpful votes 93 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

From the moment we arrived we were very pleasantly surprised by the standard of friendly service of the hotel's concierge and reception staff - the sort of 5 star welcome we have experienced overseas, but not so much in other hotel chains in Australia. This is a boutique offering and it shows. We stayed in a deluxe room for the... More

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Address: 89 - 113 Kent St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
Price range (per night):* RM892 - 1,372

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