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Image Credit: Justin Nicholas Location 25hours Hotel The Olympia Set within the heritage-listed former Olympia Theatre, 25hours Hotel The Olympia  is Sydney’s newest boutique hotel — and the first Australian property for the globally recognised 25hours brand. Opening in October 2025, the hotel sits at the meeting point of Paddington, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross and Moore Park, placing it firmly in the heart of Sydney’s creative and cultural corridor. Rather than f

Club Amalfi One of Sydney’s most iconic waterfront venues has entered a new chapter, with Watsons Bay Hotel  revealing a $3 million transformation of its Top and Mid Decks. The extensive refurbishment marks one of the most significant upgrades in the hotel’s 190-year history, reimagining how these elevated spaces are used while preserving what has always made them special: uninterrupted views across Sydney Harbour. Bottomless Brunch A thoughtful redesign that celebrates the h

Sydney Opera House Seeing a performance at the Sydney Opera House  is one of those memorable Sydney experiences — but where you stay can make a surprisingly big difference to how the night ends. Most shows finish late, crowds funnel out all at once, and public transport around Circular Quay can feel hectic after a major performance. Having accommodation within easy walking distance means you can linger over a post-show drink, avoid packed ferries and trains, and head back to

This article was originally published in 2016 and has been updated in 2026 to reflect current information about the Grace Hotel Sydney. The Grace Hotel Sydney, a heritage-listed Art Deco landmark in the CBD. The first thing you will notice about the Grace Hotel is elegance! How could it not be with the name Grace? Incidentally my youngest daughter's name is Grace. I'm staying here for a night to share with Sydney Chic readers some of the features of this beautiful hotel.

Nestled between the serene Seven Mile Beach National Park and the lush Shoalhaven Heads Golf Course, Bangalay Luxury Villas offers an...

Sydney Skyline Looking for an affordable overnight stay in Sydney's CBD? Here's how to enjoy a mini stay packed with fun activities. Where to stay in Sydney overnight For a budget stay in the middle of town, you can't beat the Park Regis. The hotel is close to Hyde Park and the best shopping in the city. The view from the rooftop pool is spectacular. You won't go short of places to eat as there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around the vicinity. The view below is from

QT Bondi is funky, fabulous and fun! That's how I describe QT Bondi Beach and it's on 'my favourite places to stay in Sydney list' from this day forward! Situated in Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach, QT Bondi is in the perfect position offering shopping, cafes, boutiques, drinking holes and the beach that makes Sydney famous (apart from the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge of course). QT Bondi Reception The moment you walk into the hotel you know that there's nothing boring

TAYIM Nurse’s Walk, The Rocks Most Sydneysiders probably don’t spend much time wandering the laneways of The Rocks. But there’s now even more reason to check out the traditional tourist haunt with the opening of the new restaurant Tayim at the Harbour Rocks hotel. Tayim presents a modern take on Middle Eastern flavours to The Rocks. At the opening event we were treated to snacks including creamy labneh, grilled corn, pickles and olives. The babaganoush was a standout – bea

There's absolutely nothing boring about staying the Matt Blatt Suite at Pullman Sydney Hyde Park. You get a sense that this is no...

As you would expect from a hotel of this calibre everything is just right. You will find the staff efficient and polite, plenty of places to sit down and relax, fabulous food and bars and close to transport and Circular Quay. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Suites The Four Seasons Sydney suites and rooms having spectacular views. I've stayed here many times usually on the floors 31, 32, 33 and 34 so I've experienced a number of the suites. The rooms that I have stayed in are inter

I've frequented Mode Kitchen & Bar numerous times and have enjoyed every visit so when I was invited By the Four Seasons Hotel Sydney to...

InterContinental Sydney has, without a doubt, some of the best views a hotel could have in this city, and many a morning I've woken up to a stunning sunrise over Sydney Harbour. The views from the Harbour View rooms are delightful both during the day and at night. InterContinental Sydney is set within the stunning restored Treasury building circa 1851 and even if you are not staying at the hotel, it is worth a visit to see the historic architecture. InterContinental Sydney R

I can claim a piece of history! Last night I was the first guest to stay in room 2708 at the Sofitel Darling Harbour Sydney . What an amazing experience it was to stay in a brand new hotel. As well, I was a guest at the soft launch of the opening of the hotel thanks to the generosity of Dr Jerry Schwartz who donated all the rooms to various charities to help them raise funds. I was representing Wings4Kidz as the charity's Ambassador. Supporters of the charities were treated

Rydges Sydney Airport would have to be the most convenient hotel for travel ever! It's literally 181 steps from the International Check in Desks. To reach the hotel, guests walk outside the International Terminal, cross the road and voilà! Rydges Sydney Airport is literally on the doorstep. I'd love to write that I was staying overnight before a long haul flight to New York but that would be me telling porkies; I was actually travelling to Byron Bay so it was the Domestic

One multimillion dollar 5-star hotel, 28 floors, and 28 charities. This is the gift Dr Jerry Schwartz will be giving back to Sydney on...

OK Parramatta back off – you are becoming too sophisticated for your own good! Just kidding! Of course it's fantastic to see Parramatta morphing into a destination of quality restaurants, best hotels Sydney and entertainment facilities. The latest edition to Parramatta's charm is the opening of Skye Hotel Suites, in Hunter Street. Location of Skye Hotel Suites Parramatta Situated close to the train station, Westfield Shopping Centre and Parramatta's entertainment and restaur

They don't call this restaurant "Feast" for nothing! I'm talking about Sheraton on the Park's restaurant., Feast. Feast is currently...

Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 Gourment Traveller Australian Hotel Guide Winners The 124-page handbook is produced by a team...

I was invited up to Novotel Newcastle Beach to stay overnight to review the hotel so I took the opportunity to invite my eldest daughter,...

From the moment I walked into the lobby of Fraser Suites Sydney I knew that I was going to enjoy my stay here because first impressions count! The foyer is chic with lounge chairs, gorgeous floral displays and artwork. The reception area has plenty of friendly staff greeting guests with smiles; you get the impression that nothing is too much trouble. It's also the little things that make you feel welcome like an inviting bowl of apples for guests to help themselves. Check in

I recently stayed at the Courtyard Sydney North Ryde to check out what it was like to stay in a hotel in the middle of one of Sydney's...