We are planning to stay one night at the Renaissance Hotel on the way to Noosa Heads because it looks wonderful and has an unbeleivable special on right now. <BR> <BR>However, on our way back we would like to spend a night in the Darling Harbour area. <BR> <BR>The Grace comes highly recommended and also has an incredibly low special rate at this time (A$190) but the Furama which has a slighty lower rate appears to be closer to Darling Harbour and its attractions. <BR> <BR>Suggestions?

<BR>Al, <BR> <BR>Hope you don't mind if I ask you a question. We are going to Sydney in October and I noticed your comment about the Renaissance "unbelievable special". We are in Texas ~ do you have e-mail or web site for them? Otherwise, do you have fax number. <BR> <BR>What rate are they quoting? <BR> <BR>Thanks!

I would suggest either the novotel or the Ibis at darling harbour. They usually have competitive packages and are right in the middle of darling harbour and just a short stroll to the city centre and cockle bay

Renaissance Sydney Hotel's URL is <BR> <BR>http://www.renaissancehotels.com/dpp...rshaCode=SYDRN <BR> <BR>If this doesn't work pop "Renaissance Hotel, Sydney" into the 'Google' search engine. <BR> <BR>Rate: Double Special A$195. With Breakfast Buffet for two A$220. <BR> <BR>We try to keep our hotel costs down to about $100 CAD/night but we will be travelling from Vancouver Canada (about 15 hours in the air.) So for $50 CAD more we thought we'd treat ourselves. And $10 Canadian each for a buffet breakfast is extremely reasonable. <BR> <BR>We also plan to take the shuttle bus in from the airport and save some money there.

You snooze: you lose. <BR> <BR>The Special rate just went up at the Grace and I missed it.