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Shangri-La SydneyvsInterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Both Shangri-La Hotel Sydney and InterContinental Sydney are praised by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is preferred by most writers compared to InterContinental Sydney. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney comes in at #3 in Sydney with accolades from 14 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Gayot.
Shangri-La Sydney
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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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." Full review
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." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views." Full review
OysterLuxury
"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." Full review
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." Full review
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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." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The Hong Kong–based chain's Sydney offering is a suitably upmarket tower with large, extremely comfortable rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Some of the city’s largest rooms and a new Chi spa that opened in February 2010. " Full review
Afar Magazine "The Shangri-La Hotel has the greatest breakfast in the world, and the best part is: it's free." Full review
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides DK Eyewitness Star Service
Rough Guide Oyster Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Forbes Travel Guide
Time Out Show All Reviews
117 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $174/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "Staff members have eschewed the polite but distant five-star model for an ebullient friendliness that might take seasoned travelers off-guard."
Insight Guides "In an elegant building that incorporates Sydney’s historic Treasury Building, the InterContinental combines 19th-century grace with 21st-century comfort."
DK Eyewitness "A beautiful 1851 Treasury building offers five-star luxury. The soaring foyer has a lovely lounge."
Star Service "This hotel balances a corporate and leisure clientele with comfort and elegance...Americans prefer this as one of their favorites along the Circular Quay waterfront." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"The sandstone facade of the 1851 former Treasury building forms the lower floors of this 31-storey, 5-star hotel, with stunning views of the Botanic Gardens, Opera House and harbour."
OysterLuxury
"The four-and-a-half-pearl InterContinental Sydney hotel is built around the city's historic 1851 treasury building and features a stylish four-story lobby in what was once its central courtyard." Full review
Jetsetter "Bridge Sydney’s past and present in this former treasury building with a modern tower overlooking Sydney Harbor and the Opera House." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"You can’t beat this hotel's location for harbour views and proximity to all of Sydney’s most arresting sights." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Location is key and history is rich at the iconic InterContinental Sydney." Full review
Time Out "Rooms have a classic-contemporary feel and come with either harbour or city views." Full review
