Sydney

Since opening in 1990, the Park Hyatt has played host to a steady stream of celebrities, heads of state and international jet-setters with money to burn. — Time Out

I love the opulence of this hotel, and love staying here. — Frommer's

Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views. — Jetsetter

34 floors of polished, updated rooms and public spaces, plus the city’s largest outdoor pool. — Travel + Leisure

Bring your biggest sunglasses and prepare to brush shoulders with the likes of Outkast at the Establishment Hotel, buzzy downtown Sydney's painfully cool, everything-under-one-roof design destination. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Don’t feel like dragging the kids to the beach? They’ve got you covered at the Pullman. — Travel + Leisure

As with all Ovolo hotels, in room minibar, WI-FI access and Apple TV are complementary, so too continental breakfast and drinks in the Lo Lounge from 5-7pm. — Wallpaper

An eclectic and over-the-top design aesthetic within the walls of two historic buildings make this hip hotel a destination in itself. — The Telegraph

You can’t beat this hotel's location for harbour views and proximity to all of Sydney’s most arresting sights. — The Telegraph

This deluxe boutique hotel on the site of Sydney's first hospital has undergone a chic and sympathetic transformation from colonial warehouse to a series of New York loft–style rooms. — Lonely Planet

At this landmark hotel in downtown Sydney you enter a spacious, light-filled lobby displaying a stunning four-story sculpture. — Fodor's

A luxe home-away-from-home for both business and leisure travelers, especially those looking at a long-stay. — Condé Nast Traveler

The savoury plate includes artistic canapés, bite-sized pastry filled with spicy potato, and arty sandwiches – like curried tuna, wrapped in a swirl of green bread and topped with purple flowers. — Time Out

Pier One benefits from a superb location underneath Sydney Harbour Bridge. — The Telegraph

The Old Clare weaves Dada-esque interiors through the bones of two heritage buildings, creating a haven of modern luxury. — The Telegraph

For charm, character, and central location, it's hard to beat this ornate Victorian hotel. — Fodor's

Two blocks north of the edgier, more sophisticated Medusa, on the southern boundary of Kings Cross, this property is more laid-back and better equipped than its sophisticated sibling Diamant Hotel. — Star Service

This CBD hotel is now home to Bentley which is a reason to go there in itself, a full health club/spa, conference facilities and 362 guest rooms, all in the heart of the city. — Time Out

In this glorious heritage building, rooms in the restored main building feature antique fittings, although the majority of rooms are in the modern tower section. — DK Eyewitness

The new kid on the Kings Cross block is the swish, noir Diamant, a 76-room hilltop high-rise. Space-age corridors open onto slick, spacious rooms. — Lonely Planet