Park Hyatt SydneyvsSir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Park Hyatt Sydney is preferred by most professionals compared to Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney. Park Hyatt Sydney comes in at 95 with positive reviews from 15 sources such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Park Hyatt Sydney Show All Reviews
7 Hickson Road, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $457/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This artistically curving property on The Rocks foreshore is the best-positioned hotel in Sydney." Full review
Concierge
"There are other hotels on the Sydney waterfront, but this low-rise building is the only one that sits right at water level."
DK Eyewitness
"Many rooms in this luxurious six-star hotel have Opera House views, as does the rooftop heated swimming pool."
Fodor's
"A multimillion-dollar total rebuild, which included the addition of an entire top floor, has seen the iconic Park Hyatt Sydney reemerge as Sydney's best address." Full review
Time Out
"Since opening in 1990, the Park Hyatt has played host to a steady stream of celebrities, heads of state and international jet-setters with money to burn." Full review
Star Service
"Uniquely situated beneath the Harbour Bridge on Sydney Cove, this low-rise, waterfront property is one of Hyatt's, and the city's, most famously sought after hotels." Full review
Gayot
"Reopened after a hotel-wide renovation, the Park Hyatt Sydney utilizes, highlights and embraces the hotel's breathtaking harbor-front location."
Condé Nast Traveler
"Located smack in-between the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbor Bridge, the Park Hyatt might just be the city’s best address." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Luxury meets location at Sydney's most expensive hotel, where the service levels and facilities are second to none." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The hotel is tucked directly beneath the Harbour Bridge, and many rooms showcase head-on views of the Sydney Opera House, perfectly framed in floor-to-ceiling windows and doors." Full review
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
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
"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
"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
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
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
"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
"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
"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