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Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney vs Hotel Palisade

Both Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney and Hotel Palisade are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney scores significantly higher than Hotel Palisade. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney comes in at #12 in Sydney with recommendations from 8 reviews such as Oyster, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
8 / 10
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House." Full review
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The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime.
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 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 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 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
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Top tip: choose a seat by the window.
Frommer's 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
Hotel Palisade
Hotel Palisade
7 / 10
35 Bettington Street, Millers Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $137 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Restaurant
  • Air Conditioning
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Rooftop bar
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Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Wallpaper 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Nine unique guest suites, two private lounges, and a knockout rooftop bar." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"The history is palpable, having been sensitively restored with cutting-edge interiors and a lively restaurant and bar." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"These eight rather gorgeous rooms above a quality pub make a characterful Sydney address." Full review
Time Out 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. " Full review