This is my favourite hotel in sydney. It is in a great location, has really comfortable rooms, a spa area with a beautiful pool that is just spectacular. What really makes the hotel special to me is the staff. They are very attentive and friendly and without exception go out of their way to give great service.. During this stay... more

Highlight: Observatory hotel I am sitting at a redwood desk writing out my thoughts with a pen, something I have not done in more than two decades. On an academician’s salary, I cannot live a life of quiet luxury, but I can steal it for a day, and I have. My hotel has a roaring 20’s decor and looks like... more

I took my wife to the Observatory hotel for a weekend for her birthday and the overall experience was sensational. The hotel does not have the views of the bigger 5 star hotels however what it lacks in views it more than makes up for in service and professionalism. The SPA/health facilities are fantastic and the service is awsome. I... more

Our family (2 adults and 2 children) just stayed at The Observatory Hotel in Sydney and had a wonderful stay. The hotel is well located in "The Rocks" area of Sydney. The rooms we stayed in were well appointed and spacious. The many hotel staff were consistently nice and helpful at all times of the day and more importantly, very... more

My Husband and I stayed here for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. It was everything we had expected & more. From the moment we arrived, the staff were all smiling and very courteous. The Porter, who took us to our Executive Suite, showed us how to use all the facilities in the room - air con, 2 tv's, the heated towel... more

My husband and I loved our cozy comfortable and very spacious room in this beautiful old building. Breakfast was delicious and beautifully served. Best of al was the service, especially by the concierge staff, led by Michael Anderson. They were friendly, knowledgeable and always helpful. more

My wife and I stayed at the Observatory hotel in July. I certainly have no hesitation in recommending the hotel to those looking for a very comfortable place to stay in Sydney. The location is convenient and within easy walking distance of the centre of the city and the Rocks. We found the staff to be extremely helpful at all... more

This was a lovely place to stay, within walking distance of The Rocks district and the weekend market, within walking distance to the Queen Victoria bld. and great shopping. It had been recommended to us by good friends who visit top accommodation spots regularly. It was quiet, beautifully appointed in an old world Engish charm way, we had a jnior... more

Not the best of locations, but the hotel's charm more than makes up for this.... Genuinely pleasant staff welcome you like you are royalty - and everyone deserves that treatment. Unlike other five star hotels The Observatory realises that just because someone may be wearing jeans it doesn't mean they aren't 'worthy' of the same attention as a middle aged... more