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Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel SydneyvsRydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney is the choice of most professionals compared to Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney scores 83 with endorsements from 7 sources like Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
OysterUpscale
"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 Traveler84.8
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Rydges World Square Sydney Hotel
Insight Guides Time Out Star Service Oyster
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
OysterUpscale
"There are 454 rooms at this four-and-a-half pearl property near World Square in Sydney's Central Business District’s." Full review
