Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel SydneyvsFour Seasons Hotel Sydney
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney ranks significantly higher than Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is ranked #4 in Sydney with accolades from 15 reviews like Oyster, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House." Full review
i
The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime.
Travel + Leisure
"Situated beside Sydney Cove, the Sir Stamford hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Star Service
"The gracious staff provides accommodating yet unobtrusive service that serves as an inspiration for graduates at the adjacent school of hospitality." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
84.8
"The Sir Stamford is the picture of old-world English glamor with its gold-gilded pillars, tiered crystal chandeliers, open fireplaces and 18th-century antiques." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated in a part of town known for upmarket hotels, Sir Stamford is a boutique residence full of charm and grace." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The huge rooms – plush carpeting, sofas, marble bathrooms and pictures of English country life – are lovely, service is a strong point and there's a sundeck with a tiny pool." Full review
Time Out
"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. " Full review
i
Top tip: choose a seat by the window.
Frommer's
"From the moment the doorman doffs his top hat to you, you've entered the world of aristocracy, complete with the slight scent of aged brandy." 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
i
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