Shangri-La SydneyvsRydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Both Shangri-La Hotel Sydney and Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel are recommended by experts. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is preferred by most reviewers compared to Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney comes in at 94 with recommendations from 14 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Gayot.
Shangri-La Sydney Show All Reviews
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
Oyster
Luxury
"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
Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel
389 Pitt Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $82/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Insight Guides
"This hotel is adjacent to the World Square Shopping Centre with a Monorail station at the front door. It is highly regarded for its ‘green’ environmental design and operation."
Time Out
"Located in the new shopping and entertainment precinct known as World Square, the Rydges (which was converted from the previous Avillion hotel) was still a work in progress at the time of writing." Full review
Star Service
"At Liverpool Street, and an easy stroll from Hyde Park, near the monorail stop with easy access to the financial district, this homegrown hotel is a strong commercial property." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"There are 454 rooms at this four-and-a-half pearl property near World Square in Sydney's Central Business District’s." Full review