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Observatory Hotel

New South Wales , Australia


NEED TO KNOW

  • Observatory Hotel is located near Sydney's historic Rocks district and is an ideal base from which to explore Australia's most vibrant city
  • The award-winning Galilea restaurant serves exceptional Franco-Japanese cuisine
  • The Observatory Hotel Day Spa offers the ultimate pampering experience
  • The hotel has a beautiful indoor swimming pool
  • Other facilities include bars and lounges, a tennis court and gym
  • The hotel offers a range of facilities and activities for families
  • We recommend the Executive Suites for their balconies with charming views of the beautiful sunsets over Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour.

THE HOTEL
The Observatory Hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, is a superb urban retreat known for its tranquil, boutique atmosphere, yet offers easy access to Sydney Harbour Bridge and big city action.  A 'Leading Hotel of the World' it offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and personal service.

Spacious, elegant and beautifully appointed, the 100 rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are welcoming and luxurious. All are individually decorated, to create 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, frame Colonial-style sash windows which provide charming views of Observatory Hill and historic Walsh Bay.

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Best time to be there

All year round; many parts of the country are perfect, even in the middle of the year. The climate ranges from tropical (Darwin) to semi-desert (Alice Springs), humid temperate (Brisbane and Sydney), cool temperate (Melbourne and Hobart) and Mediterranean (Perth and Adelaide).

Fly to

Sydney/Melbourne/Perth/Darwin (British Airways/Qantas/Emirates/Etihad Airways)

flying time

17-21 hours 30 minutes, one refuelling stop

time difference

GMT +8 - +10 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area