Fodor's Expert Review Hilton Sydney

488 George St., Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia

At this landmark hotel in downtown Sydney you enter a spacious, light-filled lobby displaying a stunning four-story sculpture. Among the five different room types are 31 relaxation rooms divided into three zones: relaxation space, spa bathroom, and work zone. Whirlpool baths, body-jet showers, and the latest electronic wizardry are just some of the features. The glass brassiere, run by well-known Sydney chef Luke Mangan, and trendy bar Zeta, designed by New Yorker Tony Chi, are hip places to eat and meet, but expect an expensive bar tab. The circa-1890 Marble Bar also attracts a crowd. The hotel is home to LivingWell, the largest hotel-based health club in Australia, offering group fitness, yoga, and Pilates classes, as well as a range of pampering treatments.

PROS

  • excellent service
  • lavishly appointed rooms
  • hip bar

CONS

  • impersonal and busy
  • no views
  • located on busy street

QUICK FACTS

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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 02-9266–2000

HOTEL DETAILS

577 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals

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