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About
Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbor Bridge or Darling Harbor each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness center and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant features magnificent views of the harbor and the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.
6,166 Reviews
What Guests Say
- “The most beautiful room & view. Friendly staff. Great location.”
- “Great location Very clean hotel Great gym with loads of equipment Breakfast options were fantastic”
Top Amenities
- Swimming Pool
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/1The Rocks Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/2Governor Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Grand Premier Sydney Harbor Room
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Executive Sydney Harbor Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Horizon Tower Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/1Horizon Sydney Harbor Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Horizon Premier Sydney Harbor King with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Horizon Club Spa Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Ambassador Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Executive Opera House City Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Executive Sydney Harbor Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Horizon Sydney Harbor King with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Deluxe Barangaroo City Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Deluxe Opera House City Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Horizon Opera House City King with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Horizon Barangaroo Harbor King with Club lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Deluxe Harbor Bridge Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Executive Barangaroo Harbor Twin
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Executive Barangaroo Harbor King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Premier Harbor Bridge King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/3Deluxe Barangaroo City King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Executive Opera House City King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/2Harbor Bridge Suite with Club Lounge Access
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Executive Sydney Harbor King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Deluxe Harbor Bridge King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
1/4Deluxe Opera House City King
- Accessible by lift
- Adapter
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
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What Guests Loved
Based on 6,166 reviews
Pros +
- Beautiful views
- The most beautiful room & view. Friendly staff. Great location.
- Great location Very clean hotel Great gym with loads of equipment Breakfast options were fantastic
Cons -
- My card at desk would not work on arrival, took 30 mins to sort out, it was ok at the ba thoughr? Room next door meal trolley was stinking out the hall way on arrival .
- I could hear the lift going up and down from my room. Could be more sound proof.
- Was not impressed with housekeeping! I stayed three nights and my room was not serviced once! Very disappointing when you pay big money to stay at the shangri la!!
Beautiful views
The most beautiful room & view. Friendly staff. Great location.
Great location Very clean hotel Great gym with loads of equipment Breakfast options were fantastic
Very disappointed
My card at desk would not work on arrival, took 30 mins to sort out, it was ok at the ba thoughr? Room next door meal trolley was stinking out the hall way on arrival .
It’s a great older hotel with spacious rooms.
I could hear the lift going up and down from my room. Could be more sound proof.
The property is beautiful
Was not impressed with housekeeping! I stayed three nights and my room was not serviced once! Very disappointing when you pay big money to stay at the shangri la!!
Rooms were good. Makeup mirror should be a lighted version in an upscale property. Reception staff was condescending.
The breakfast buffet was horrible. Dirty tables. Service horrible. No one cleaning up the breakfast area. Selection not good. Breakfast area too small and crowded.
The bed was comfortable. The Blu bar had a good view of the harbour, opera house and bridge.
I'd booked an Opera house & City view and could only just see the opera house from the 5th floor and couldn't see the city at all. My Shangri-la membership was not acknowledged or the fact that I was a returning customer.
Great location. Concierge staff were very helpful
Very busy lobby, a little chaos. The staff at breakfast could not manage to stock up food - there were many empty plates and it was very dirty, especially around 9 a.m. The bartenders at the Blu bar - very unprofessional, they didn't know what they have as drinks, mixed up the order 2 days in a roll.
Stayed in an Horizontal room which offered great lounge facility. Breakfast was fabulous and service impeccable.
Loved our stay at Shangri-la Sydney. Horizon club room was exceptional with amazing views of the harbour. We particularly enjoyed the early check in and the 6pm canapé and drinks in the Horizon club lounge. We enjoyed the pool and facilities and the comfort of our room and the sleep quality was excellent and we enjoyed a hearty breakfast before our check out.
Would have preferred warm or hot plates at breakfast in the Horizon club lounge.
The lounge was far too small and the tables too close togetherForever trying to avoid other people The buffet area again was too small for the number of people
Good location
I ate a plastic in the scrambled eggs and told a staff and he pretend nothing happened
Amazing location, very friendly and helpful staff and good facilities
a little bit dated / older
Location, staff found sterilisation machine for baby bottles.
Not sure staff could cope - they forgot to bring baby cot despite reminder so we ended up having to sleep with baby in bed. Also pool facilities not great or big enough for volume of guests - no sun loungers, pool full of kids with no supervision, including in spa pool which they shouldn’t have been in.
My favourite hotel. Loved my corner room, the view on Opera, location. Super friendly staff. And the best bed in the world, I want same mattress and cover for home now. Every time I'm in Sydney - only staying here. Amazing show for Lunar New Year.
Cleaning and breakfast could be better, sorry. My room was full of hair from previous guests. After cleaning request it was all the same, hair were even on bedsheets and towels. Some towels had stains. Dust, and curtains smell dust. Some curtains were broken.Breakfast was much improved from last year, so tasty, but still wish to have more basic veggies, like cucumbers, tomatoes. Maybe bcs of Lunar New Year, but there were lines on entrance and stressed running waiters around. Small distance between tables adds stress.
The room was spacious and the view exceeded expectations. The pillows were extremely comfortable.
The mattress could have been more comfortable
Location.
Tired and old. Rooms smelt like cigarette smoke.
Location location Early check in
Hard to walk to and we really enjoyed our stay but it was pricy
Always presented beautifully and the view was stunning
We booked an executive twin room with a cot. This room was for 2 adults and 2 kids. The pictures and room description is very misleading. The beds looked like king singles, not double beds. You couldn’t even fit two pillows side by side. The cot also wasn’t in the room. We approached reception and she assured us the room was the standard for 2 adults and 2 kids and the beds were meant to fit 2 adults each. We’re only there for 1 night so it wasn’t worth taking it further but I am disappointed to think that a hotel brand such as Shangri-La offers such small beds. We had to follow the cot up 3 times, meaning our infant had to sleep on the floor for her nap as she’s too small to safely sleep on a bed. So from check in at about 1pm, we didn’t get the cot until nearly 5pm. I stayed with shangri-la several years ago and was so excited to come back but sadly, I probably won’t book again based on this
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Swimming & Soaking
- Swimming Pool
- Hot tub/Whirlpool
- Heated pool
- Indoor pool
Fitness & Spa
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Parking is available for a fee. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. We require a credit card pre-authorisation or a prepayment of the full accommodation amount plus AU$145 per night for incidentals, for a guest to be able to check in to the hotel. Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for 2 adults and up to 2 children aged 5 and younger. Additional children under age 5 and children 6-11 years old will receive 50% off the adult breakfast price. Please note over New Years a non-refundable, non-transferable pre-payment is required. Floor allocations will depend on the room type and date of arrival. Guests cannot request a specific floor during this time. When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The valet parking fee is AUD 135 per day for vehicles over 82.6 inches (2.1 meters) high. Please note that Rollaway beds over NYE will be charged at $550 per night and $900 for Horizon Club Rooms and all Suites ( requests must be made in advance, at the time of booking, and are subject to availability ). Operating hours for Altitude Restaurant and Blu Bar on Level 36 may vary during the Festive Season and on Public Holidays.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. 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. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney
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