The Kirketon HotelvsThe Langham, Sydney
Both Kirketon Hotel and The Langham, Sydney are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Langham, Sydney ranks significantly better than Kirketon Hotel. The Langham, Sydney scores 96 with accolades from 17 reviewers including DK Eyewitness, Time Out and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
The Langham, Sydney Show All Reviews
89 - 113 Kent Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $286/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Insight Guides
"One of the grandest and most luxurious hotels in Sydney. Owned by the Orient Express, it has the aura of European grand hotels, although it was built in the 1990s."
Jetsetter
"There’s nothing like life in the Rocks. Sydney’s hip and distinguished neighborhood is home to some of the oldest bars and restaurants in the city, and one of its most esteemed escapes:..." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Book a package at the renowned day spa when you stay at this absolute luxury hotel."
Time Out
"The five-star hotel has 96 luxurious guest suites and houses the award-winning, French-style Galileo Restaurant along with the Globe Bar and Brasserie." Full review
Star Service
"On the western edge of Australia's oldest British settlement, overlooking Walsh Bay and not Sydney Cove, this luxury outpost is a prime property in Langham International's prodigious portfolio." Full review
Rough Guide
"A glamorous option in a quiet location, with famous afternoon teas and a spacious underground pool. Some rooms look over to Observatory Hill and Walsh Bay. $350."
Frommer's
"I love the opulence of this hotel, and love staying here." Full review
Gayot
"A high-end retreat in the heart of Sydney, the city's iconic Observatory Hotel has been refreshed and rebranded by the sophisticated Langham group."
Fodor's
"More English country manor than inner-city hotel, this gorgeous property feels like a decadent, luxurious sanctuary." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A longtime favorite among royalty, rock stars, actors, and visiting dignitaries, the Langham hotel completed a $30 million renovation in December 2014." Full review