Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel SydneyvsPier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection ranks slightly better than Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney. Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection scores 85 with accolades from 10 publications like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
27 O'Connell St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $277/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Right in the heart of the city in a gorgeous heritage building, the Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney has a nice feel, with chic rooms in muted chocolate tones and sensual fabrics." Full review
Star Service
"Three archways guide guests through a modernist glass entrance to an almost avant-garde lobby, with a marble floor, rectangular pillars, large-scale artwork and soft lighting. " Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney is a luxury, executive hotel in Sydney's Central Business District (CBD) that caters primarily to business travelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This triangular sandstone building, shaped like a diminutive Flatiron, was once the home of Australia’s oldest existing newspaper - but the only thing hot off the press today is this five-star hotel’s $12m face lift." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The rooms are spacious, if a little generic, with marble bathrooms and all the typical big-hotel comforts." Full review
Time Out
"This CBD hotel is now home to Bentley which is a reason to go there in itself, a full health club/spa, conference facilities and 362 guest rooms, all in the heart of the city." Full review
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection Show All Reviews
11 Hickson Road, Walsh Bay, Dawes Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"In a restored wharf building in the Walsh Bay World Heritage precinct, look right into the water through the lobby’s glass floor."
Star Service
"This choice midrange offering petitions its guests with notable harbor views and good service in a peaceful setting, all for excellent rates." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"There are 189 rooms at this quirky, luxury hotel located on Pier One in Sydney Harbour -- the views of Walsh Bay and the famous Harbour Bridge are breathtaking." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Another harborside haven, 189-room Pier One Sydney Harbour boasts views of the dramatic Sydney Harbour Bridge and historic Luna Park funfair opposite, illuminated magically at night." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Tucked away below the jet-black girders of the iconic bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel’s turn-of-the-century jetty has been artfully restored." Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Pier One’s waterside setting is a wow, especially during New Year’s Eve when fireworks shoot off the bridge." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Pier One benefits from a superb location underneath Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Time Out
"They’ve got 11 types of room for any budget. We booked a Harbour View Suite – which keeps the heritage-listed building’s original timberwork intact – and were treated to gorgeous waterfront vistas." Full review
Afar Magazine
"You can hear water lapping beneath the floorboards of this boutique hotel, inhabiting a 1912 pier just west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This unique hotel is built on and over the water near the southern pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning views of the harbour and Walsh Bay"
Sydney Travel Guide
August 6, 2021