The Kirketon HotelvsSydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Kirketon Hotel scores slightly higher than Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Kirketon Hotel comes in at #11 in Sydney with accolades from 9 reviewers including Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Concierge.
The Kirketon Hotel Show All Reviews
229 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $55/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Concierge
"Kirketon was once Sydney's, nay, Australia's coolest hotel... The lobby still exudes a raffish air of coolness, and the moody lighting provides a perfectly discreet atmosphere for the occasional celebrity guest."
Oyster
Upscale
"A 40-room, art-inspired boutique hotel that fuses contemporary style with classic Parisian influences." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel is an oasis of style, glamour and comfort in the heart of the vibrant suburb of Darlinghurst."
Time Out
"Rooms today come with nice touches such as chocolates and Kevin Murphy toiletries, and the overall design is contemporary minimalist, with rich colours and slick bathrooms with showers." Full review
Star Service
"Two blocks north of the edgier, more sophisticated Medusa, on the southern boundary of Kings Cross, this property is more laid-back and better equipped than its sophisticated sibling Diamant Hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"Fashionable place in an excellent location, with beautiful staff, slick service and great restaurants (including Asian ones) and cafés on the doorstep. $149."
Frommer's
"Popular among hip, fashionable types, this slightly offbeat boutique hotel in Darlinghurst offers rooms lightly stocked with modernist furniture and custom-made fittings." Full review
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Definitely ask for a room away from the main road.
The Telegraph
7.0
"Moody décor and excellent in-house dining make this boutique hotel of 40 rooms a stylish option in the centrally-located Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst." Full review
Lonely Planet
"You might feel like you’re in a David Lynch movie as you wander the darkened, mirror-lined corridors to your room, one of 40 spread over two levels." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Formerly a boarding house, this property run by 8 Hotels now offers 40 rooms in the heart of the lively Darlinghurst neighborhood." Full review
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
30 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $305/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"One of two Marriotts in town, this property is a quick stroll to Circular Quay and The Rocks." Full review
Fodor's
"This modern high-rise hotel is a minute's walk from Circular Quay, a two-minute stroll from The Rocks, and a short distance from Pitt Street's best shopping."
Travel + Leisure
"Glass-and-concrete skyscraper featuring a grand 3-floor lobby, along the harbor. ." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""The location alone–just a five-minute stroll from the Sydney Harbour–makes this a stand-out hotel"." Full review
Star Service
"Ideally located half a block south of Circular Quay, with good views of the famed opera house, a five-minute stroll to both the opera house and The Rocks." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Set in a soaring 32-floor tower, this upscale Marriott is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District, a short walk from the trendy The Rocks neighborhood and iconic Sydney Harbour." Full review
Gayot
"Attractive modern design meets convenient, business-friendly amenities at this Circular Quay hotel."