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Shangri-La Sydney vs Hotel Palisade
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney and Hotel Palisade are both rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is preferred by most writers compared to Hotel Palisade. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney ranks #3 in Sydney with approval from 14 reviewers including Time Out, Forbes Travel Guide and Frommer's.
Shangri-La Sydney
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
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176 Cumberland Street,The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $194 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Book a room on the 20th floor or above at this ultramodern landmark hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Circular Quay."
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Fodor's
"Towering above Walsh Bay from its prime position alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this sleek hotel is the place for a room with a bird's-eye view."
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Jetsetter
"Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views."
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Oyster
Luxury
"With sweeping views of both Darling Harbor and Sydney Cove, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is one of the most desirable hotels in the city."
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DK Eyewitness
"Take in stunning views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House at this luxurious, award-winning hotel in the heart of The Rocks district."
Star Service
"This deluxe property is an exceptional Asian delight with a prominent harbor-side perch overlooking Sydney's exquisite opera house."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Located in the historic Rocks district, the Shangri-La is a short walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Sydney, The Sydney Theater Company and Sydney Opera House."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Hong Kong–based chain's Sydney offering is a suitably upmarket tower with large, extremely comfortable rooms."
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Travel + Leisure
"Some of the city’s largest rooms and a new Chi spa that opened in February 2010. "
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Afar Magazine
"The Shangri-La Hotel has the greatest breakfast in the world, and the best part is: it's free."
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Hotel Palisade
Travel + Leisure
Wallpaper
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
35 Bettington Street, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $137 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
- Rooftop terrace
- Rooftop bar
Travel + Leisure
"Eight design-savvy rooms entice you to sleep over—if you can tear yourself away from rooftop cocktail bar Henry Deane, an elegant affair with pink sofas and even rosier harbor views."
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Wallpaper
"Perched virtually cliffside on Sydney Harbour, Hotel Palisade was originally built to lodge visiting British engineers involved in the construction of the nearby Harbour Bridge."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Nine unique guest suites, two private lounges, and a knockout rooftop bar."
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The Telegraph
7.0
"The history is palpable, having been sensitively restored with cutting-edge interiors and a lively restaurant and bar."
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Lonely Planet
"These eight rather gorgeous rooms above a quality pub make a characterful Sydney address."
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Time Out
"They’ve got that vintage, nautical vibe that inspires tales of adventure over venture capitalisation, which is just the ticket when you’re trying to shake off the working week. "
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