The Woolstore 1888 by OvolovsFour Seasons Hotel Sydney
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney scores significantly better than Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney scores 92 with endorsements from 15 publications like Jetsetter, Gayot and Afar Magazine.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
139 Murray Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2009
From $135/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"Sydney's newest boutique hotel, housed in a converted wool store, has exposed brick walls, high ceilings and huge period windows."
Fodor's
"This former wool warehouse has been turned into one of Sydney's most cutting-edge designer hotels." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 90-room 1888 Hotel by 8Hotels is a trendy boutique property in the heart of Sydney's Darling Harbour area." Full review
Afar Magazine
"What used to be a wool shed in the middle of a sheep farming area is now a youthful hotel that celebrates the Pyrmont district’s heritage while featuring the full suite of modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Despite its historic wool warehouse location, the Ovolo 1888 Darling Harbour is nothing if not contemporary." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"The location is ideal – a serene spot near Darling Harbour – and the feel is fun and relaxed." Full review
Jetsetter
"Industrial-chic sleep in the heart of Darling Harbour, with mid-century furniture, colorful art, and daily happy hours." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A Darling Harbour design hotel with an art-daubed attitude appeals to globetrotting Instagrammers." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In a heritage-listed wool store, this stylish gem combines stark industrial minimalism with the warmth of ironbark wood beams and luxury appointments." Full review
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Show All Reviews
199 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $181/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The rooms are elegantly decorated, with marble bathrooms and plenty of mahogany." Full review
Concierge
"The quintessential five-star stay in Sydney."
Insight Guides
"One of Sydney’s original five-star hotels, the Four Seasons has a superlative reputation. Personal service is great; the hotel overlooks the harbour and The Rocks district."
DK Eyewitness
"You’ll be able to spot this superbly-located high-rise hotel from many vantages. Inside, the higher the floor number, the better the view."
Time Out
"Has been quietly delivering an extremely high level of service within very plush surroundings indeed." Full review
Star Service
"This pleated 34-story landmark is in a remarkable setting overlooking the harbor and opera house, within walking distance of shops and businesses." Full review
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This is certainly one of the best hotels in the city but is a disappointment for the FS chain, as it has the potential to be the best although it chooses to impress the masses by providing something for everyone.
Gayot
"The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is the ultimate place to stay to experience the thriving diversity that is Sydney."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located on bustling George Street, this five-star hotel is popular among business travelers and tourists alike." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"34 floors of polished, updated rooms and public spaces, plus the city’s largest outdoor pool." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is a luxurious city center hotel aimed at business travelers with expense accounts." Full review