89-113 Kent Street , Millers Point , NSW 2000 , Australia View hotel location on the map

Overview
The Observatory Hotel has won a number of prestigious national and international awards ensuring it remains as Australia's most nominated & awarded 5-star hotel.

Designed to blend in with Sydney's historic Rocks district, the five star Observatory Hotel is part of the famous Orient-Express collection of properties. Reminiscent of a grand 19th century Australian home, this 100 room deluxe hotel is luxuriously furnished with Australian antiques, original oil paintings and fine tapestries.

The Observatory Hotel is located in The Rocks historic precinct of Sydney and offers a new and refreshingly different hotel experience. Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the 100 rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest.

The Observatory Hotel is the ultimate in opulence. Its comfort, style and attention to detail are reflected in all the hotel suites and rooms.

Renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in the Galileo Restaurant to a light menu in the club-like Globe Bar.

Jonathan Bruell has recently taken up the position of Kitchen and Beverage Director for Galileo. Bruell's style of cuisine is a wonderful combination of Australian produce and innovative modern cuisine, served in an atmosphere reminiscent of a grand Parisian salon.

What better way to relax than by a visit to the Observatory Day Spa, with a wide choice of body and skin treatments, including facials, body wraps and massage.

Pets are allowed at the property, provided they are domesticated and under 20kg. A charge of $50.00 per pet, per night applies and must be paid in advance on arrival. Pets must be on a lead in all public areas of the hotel, lobby, hallways and surrounds. We would recommend cats to be brought in and out of the hotel in a cat carry box. Pets may not enter any restaurant, the health club, swimming pool area or bar. Pets are not to be left alone in the guest rooms and are to refrain from sitting on the couches, chairs, etc within the lounge areas of the hotel.

*We highly recommend that Galileo Restaurant and Day Spa Bookings are made prior to arrival, to avoid disappointments*

Check in from: 3:00 pm

Check out by: 11:00 am

Business Facilities
The Observatory Hotel has three function rooms and four meeting rooms appropriate for business meetings and conferences. Every room and suite has high speed Internet connections and the hotel has a business centre where you can use our computers, fax and phones. Fax machines are also available in rooms and suites.

Getting There
Access:
From Sydney Airport: 12 km - 30 minutes by car
From the closest railway station (Wynyard): 1.5 km - 7 minutes' walk
From the Overseas Passenger Terminal: 1.5 km - 7 minutes' walk
From the ferry terminal: 2 km - 10 minutes' walk

Taxi
The price from the airport is approximately AUD$35 one way.

Shuttle bus service
The price from/to the airport is approximately AUD$9.00 one way.

Transfers to the CBD
A complimentary luxury vehicle drop-off service is available to all in-house guests between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 am, Monday to Friday, from The Observatory Hotel to anywhere within the central business district.

Directions:
From Kingsford Smith Airport to The Observatory Hotel:

Depart the terminal and turn right onto Airport Drive. Travel along Qantas Drive onto Joyce Drive and then onto General Holmes Drive
Turn left onto Mill Pond Road
Travel onto Southern Cross Drive. Travel along this drive for around five minutes
Veer into the right lanes on South Dowling Street before entering the Eastern Distributor
Travel along the Eastern Distributor for five minutes looking for the City North Exit
Take City North Exit (Toll of $4.00 will need to be paid)
Turn right onto Macquarie Street
Turn left onto Bridge St and follow this road until you reach George Street
Turn right onto George Street and left up the hill to Grosvenor Street
Turn left onto York Street at the top of the hill
Take the first right into Jamison Street and then turn right into Clarence Street
Stay to the left and turn right onto Kent Street (This is signposted. Be aware as if you miss this exit you will travel over the Harbour Bridge)
Travel 300 meters down Kent Street.

The Observatory Hotel is on the left, opposite the Miller?s Point Tennis Court.

Parking Info
Under cover, secure valet parking is available at a cost of $40.00 per night, per car.