About
Located in the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbor Hotel (formerly Rydges Sydney Harbor) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows. Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away. Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling. The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.
Guest Rating
Good
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Room Options
Harbour View Twin Room
259 sqft • 2 Double
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Harbour View Queen Room
259 sqft • 1 Queen
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Superior King
259 sqft • 1 King
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Executive King
388 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Good
Location Of Hotel
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Pros +
- Location
- The location is good. In the heart of the Rocks with lots of nearby shops and restaurants. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
- Perfect location in The Rocks. Near cruise terminal, hop on/hop off us stops, Harbor bridge and Circular Quay
Cons -
- The hotel is getting rundown. This was very visible in the bathroom with rough looking grout - not very nice.
- Hot tub temp could be warmer
Business Traveler (264)
Solo Traveler (380)
Traveling as Couple (1976)
Family with Young Children (1269)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (31)
Group Traveler (471)
Total (5763)
Joanne
•Posted on: 9-29-2025
Location
Robin
•Posted on: 2-24-2025
The location is good. In the heart of the Rocks with lots of nearby shops and restaurants. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
The hotel is getting rundown. This was very visible in the bathroom with rough looking grout - not very nice.
Julia
•Posted on: 2-13-2025
Perfect location in The Rocks. Near cruise terminal, hop on/hop off us stops, Harbor bridge and Circular Quay
Douglas
•Posted on: 10-18-2024
Proximity to the Rocks. Friendly staff.
Hot tub temp could be warmer
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A damage deposit of AUD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Sydney Harbour Hotel
55 George Street, Sydney,