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Each room has a luxurious marble bathroom with an oversize bath, heated towel racks, separate bath and shower, double vanities, detachable hairdryers and fax/modem lines.
Deluxe Rooms - The Observatory Hotel's deluxe rooms have the comfortable, cosy atmosphere of a 'home away from home'. Elegantly appointed with mahogany custom-made furniture, each room features King, Queen or Twin beds and is decorated with the utmost attention to detail.
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.
Junior Suites - Individual character, exceptional furnishings, spaciousness and elegant charm distinguish the Junior Suites. Each features wood-panelled walls adorned with etchings of Australian native birds and botanicals, and original sketches of Sydney at the turn of the century. Many have balconies with views of the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour or the city. Junior Suites also have a relaxing sitting area, with sofa and armchairs within the same room, and include a facsimile machine with its own dedicated number.
Executive Suites - 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. All Executive Suites feature separate sitting rooms, with full bar facilities, as well as dedicated facsimile machines, modem lines, CD and DVD players. Many of them feature domed ceilings, arch windows and traditional four-poster beds. Many also have balconies with charming views of Observatory Hill, or the inner Sydney Harbour of Walsh Bay and Darling Harbour with its beautiful sunsets.
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.
Furnished with elegant, custom-made furniture, the sitting room's pale cream colour scheme is offset by the black and gold, oriental-style coffee table and armoire cabinet. The sofa and armchairs face a magnificent white marble, antique fireplace, highlighted by a classic oil painting of Mosman Bay.
Original artworks and an antique, gilt-framed mirror cover the rich, fabric-lined walls and provide the perfect backdrop for the antique walnut writing desk and elegant mahogany dining table with Queen Anne chairs. The rich tasselled curtains at each window frame charming views of historic and heritage listed Observatory Hill.
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The hotel's 20-metre heated pool, mirrored by a ceiling of fibre optic lights designed to recreate the constellations of the southern hemisphere, beckons invitingly, while the more energetic may work out in the gymnasium, equipped with the latest computerised training equipment. Alternatively you may enjoy a game of tennis, which can be easily arranged at our own court across the road from the hotel.
In contrast, what could be more relaxing than a visit to our Day Spa, with a wide choice of body and skin treatments, using Dermalogica and Li'Tya products, including facials, body wraps, ancient therapies, mud masks, and massages. Superbly located in the Historic Rocks District, The Observatory Hotel is also the ideal base from which to explore Sydney. Only ten minutes walk to Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour, this area provides access the Sydney's most popular attractions and leisure activities.
The Observatory Hotel's exclusive Health and Leisure Club is complimentary for in-house guests and also offers limited outside membership. A spectacular 20-metre pool is the highlight of the Club, which also includes a sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room and well-equipped gymnasium.
The Observatory Hotel is renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in Galileo Restaurant to the light menu in the club-like Globe Bar. Opulently decorated with Fortuny fabrics and original art, Galileo offers an exciting cuisine based upon a traditional French style with the delights of a tantalising Japanese influence, complemented by an extensive cellar featuring the best Australian and international wines. Globe Bar offers a selection of contemporary and traditional Australian dishes, ideal for a light lunch or post-theatre supper.
Meetings and Events at The Observatory Hotel Sydney
Just minutes from the CBD and Sydney's historic Rocks district The Observatory Hotel is an ideal venue for meetings and receptions of every kind. Guests will feel at home in the intimate atmosphere of the Drawing Room, before sitting down to a magnificent lunch or dinner in The Cornwallis Suite or the Reception Room. The Observatory Hotel's unique atmosphere, quality and impeccable attention to detail ensures that every function is truly memorable occasion.
Conference delegates can enjoy a wide range of recreational facilities, including a Health and Leisure Club, featuring a spectacular 20-metre pool indoor heated. Alternatively, the tennis court across the road is ideal for a relaxing break from busy meeting schedules. Guests can enjoy a pampering treatment, or relaxing massage, in the hotel's comprehensive Day Spa, which offers a wide range of face and body treatments designed to meet individual needs.
The Observatory Hotel Location and Transfers
89-113 Kent Street, Sydney
From Sydney Airport: 12 kilometres - 30 minutes by car
From the railway station: 1½ kilometres - 7 minutes' walk
From the Overseas Passenger Terminal: 1½ kilometres - 7 minutes' walk
From the ferry terminal: 2 kilometres - 10 minutes' walk
Transfers can be arranged - limousine/coach - airport/railway station
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