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The Australian Heritage Hotel vs Shangri-La Sydney
The Australian Heritage Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel Sydney are both rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is the choice of most writers compared to The Australian Heritage Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 14 publications including Fodor's, Star Service and The Telegraph.
The Australian Heritage Hotel
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Travel + Leisure
On the Grid
Time Out
Frommer's
100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $254 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast in the room
Lonely Planet
"Say goodbye to contemporary blah design and hello to Aussie charm at this hotel in the heart of The Rocks."
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Frommer's
"Rooms here are above one of Sydney’s most historic pubs, but despite that, they are not noisy."
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Travel + Leisure
"The archetypal Aussie hotel (really just a pub with a few rooms to stagger upstairs to), the Australian has a charming brick exterior, terrific beer, and a lively atmosphere."
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On the Grid
"Stocking only Australian beers, the heritage hotel located along Cumberland Street in the Rocks offers outdoor seating and charming interior paying tribute to Sydney’s historic area."
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Time Out
"The Australian Heritage Hotel strikes a comfortable balance between historic tourist stop, and a pub that hard-bitten Sydneysiders still want to frequent."
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Frommer's
"Each room has a double, queen, or twin beds, and the nine rooms share five bathrooms...the Australian is clean, comfortable, and a bargain."
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Shangri-La Sydney
Frommer's
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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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."
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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."
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Jetsetter
"Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Hong Kong–based chain's Sydney offering is a suitably upmarket tower with large, extremely comfortable rooms."
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Travel + Leisure
"Some of the city’s largest rooms and a new Chi spa that opened in February 2010. "
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Afar Magazine
"The Shangri-La Hotel has the greatest breakfast in the world, and the best part is: it's free."
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