The Australian Heritage HotelvsSofitel Sydney Wentworth
Both properties are endorsed by writers. On balance, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth ranks marginally better than The Australian Heritage Hotel. Sofitel Sydney Wentworth comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 6 sources including Star Service, Oyster and Travel + Leisure.
The Australian Heritage Hotel
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." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms here are above one of Sydney’s most historic pubs, but despite that, they are not noisy." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
61-101 Phillip St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $182/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
DK Eyewitness
"This building is a Sydney classic thanks to its curved, copper-clad façade."
Star Service
"Just south of Bent Street and north of Chifley Square, this upper-midrange property is as solid and dependable as they come, comfortably sitting alongside the Radisson and Swissotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Perfect home base for families that want to experience everything Sydney has to offer without travel too far." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Luxury business hotel with extensive conference facilities... a fitness center with free classes, a casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal restaurant." Full review
Jetsetter
"Heritage-listed five-star hotel with a French twist in the middle of Australia’s vibrant harbor city." Full review
Gayot
"Landmark architecture welcomes guests to this French-influenced hotel in the Central Business District."
Time Out
"Restaurant: Dine and recline in the Sofitel's Garden Court." Full review
Time Out
"Soirée is inspired by the fashion and design icons of the 1960s and is conveniently located at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth in the CBD on Phillip Street." Full review
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Choose from a range of cocktails named after screen sirens of the era, including The Avengers-themed Emma Peel 1961, Bond-inspired Pussy Galore 1964 and the Brigitte Bardot 1962.