5-Star Hotels in Sydney

We had a wonderful stay at Capella Sydney. Our sincere thanks to Rebecca Chan and Kelly Huang for thoughtfully arranging our rooms and making our family feel so warmly welcomed. We would also like to thank Monica Cisneros for the delicious macarons—they were a lovely and thoughtful surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast and the hotel’s elegant interior, which beautifully combines classic heritage character with refined modern design. Every detail made the stay feel calm, comfortable, and special. Thank you to the entire team for such a memorable experience. Capella Sydney will definitely be our first choice whenever we have the opportunity to return to Sydney.

The location of the hotel is really good. It's super convenient to go everywhere in the city. The room is very well designed and quite cozy. All staff are really nice, polite, & helpful. The hotel's cafe is cute and the breakfast there is also quite good.  The only issue that we faced in this trip was our A/C was not working on our first night and again on our final night. However, the staff was very helpful and very quickly fixing it. So our overall experience was quite happy. 

Extremely satisfied with this business trip. It was very convenient to walk to the conference center from the hotel, and even on a rainy day, it was manageable without an umbrella. There are many dining options behind the hotel, and Town Hall is about a ten-minute walk away. The hotel is relatively new, which perfectly suits my principle of choosing newer accommodations over older ones.

The hotel's location is incredibly convenient, right in Sydney's CBD, making it a short walk to Circular Quay, the Opera House, and the Royal Botanic Garden. The room was clean and tidy, the bed was very comfortable, and the facilities were quite comprehensive. The staff provided excellent service, and both check-in and check-out were smooth. The overall environment was quiet and comfortable. I had a great experience during my two-night stay and would definitely consider staying here again on my next visit to Sydney.

Lucky enough to get a suite upgrade upon arrival. The inner room had a large bed, about 1.8 meters, and they added another bed in the living room. The night view from the balcony was pretty good. The breakfast fruit was nice, but I'm just not used to foreign food. Honestly, it might be better to book without breakfast and eat out. It's not too far from Sydney University and the Fish Market. A taxi cost a little over 50 RMB.

My stay at the Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay during my Sydney trip far exceeded my expectations. The hotel's location is absolutely fantastic; it's just a few minutes' walk to Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge, making it incredibly convenient to get to The Rocks and the ferry terminal. Exploring the sights was effortless. I booked a harbor view room, and the floor-to-ceiling windows offered iconic Sydney Harbour views. The sunrise and evening bay scenery were absolutely stunning, creating a truly atmospheric experience. The room was clean and tidy, the bedding was soft and comfortable, and the soundproofing was excellent, ensuring a very peaceful rest. The front desk and concierge staff were patient and efficient; check-in was smooth, and they even provided thoughtful local tips. The hotel's gym and indoor pool were well-maintained, and the executive lounge offered a rich and refined selection of breakfast items, drinks, and snacks. Whether for a sightseeing vacation or a short business trip, this is a top-notch accommodation choice in downtown Sydney. I'll definitely choose to stay here again on my next visit.

The Stamford Hotel is the first hotel along the pedestrian walkway from T2 at the airport. If you take the right path, it's about a 13-minute walk, but if you take the wrong one, it could take half an hour. Sydney Airport's road design is very unfriendly to pedestrians, as most roads lack sidewalks, so you can't assume a path shown on navigation is walkable. The correct route is: exit T2 from the gate opposite conveyor belt 3 (marked with an Uber sign), follow the pedestrian path towards the P2 parking sign, turn left at the P2 elevator building, then turn right after the elevator building. Follow the pedestrian walkway across the car bridge, and after a turn, you'll see the building with the Stamford logo. Continue straight, and you'll easily reach the hotel. The hotel is quite large, and the front desk staff are friendly. A AU$200 deposit is required for check-in. You need to swipe your room card to use the elevator, but it doesn't always work. The room is spacious and grand, with excellent soundproofing, making it very quiet. It's well-equipped, with a standout large bathtub and a small safe. My only minor complaint is that the mini-fridge was full of chargeable drinks. The nearest supermarket, Airport Supermarket, is about 200 meters away, a few minutes' walk. However, none of the items in the supermarket had prices marked, which felt off. After asking, I found the prices to be quite high. The owner seemed to be Indian; perhaps they don't mark prices so people don't know how expensive things are? Nevertheless, a supermarket without prices is less trustworthy. Another 10-minute walk brings you to Mascot train station (taking the express train here to the city avoids the AU$18+ airport surcharge). There are many restaurants and shops nearby, including Chinese restaurants and supermarkets, and they are quite large. The prices at these supermarkets are only 1/3 to 1/2 of those at Airport Supermarket. Across from Jijia Chinese Supermarket is a large Woolworths chain supermarket. I also noticed a phenomenon: many Panda Express delivery scooters on the streets. My impression is that the food delivery industry is very developed from Melbourne to Sydney; it feels like Australia has the most developed food delivery service outside of China. If you need to transfer at T2/T3 in the morning and want to walk to the airport independently, the Stamford Hotel is a suitable choice.

I don’t usually go out of my way to give hotel reviews. Postive or negative. However I must for this hotel. I was recommended this hotel by someone I am having a meeting with in the area. It was shockingly expensive, but I figured it would be worth it due to location and it was recommended by my contact. I don’t always stay in 5star, but when staying in 5star, and super expensive, I absolutely expect 5star service. 1. Having being dropped off at the hotel there was zero bell boy to help with my luggage. I did all myself. After going inside the hotel I was asked if I would like help with my bags, but replied I already had them… again I already go it myself. 2. At every single hotel I stay in the world it’s common when you ask at reception, how is my room, do I have a good view or location they check and my change it a little for better location or room type if they have vacancies. I was replied to by the girl in reception in a somewhat arrogant manner, sir you have the standard room… with zero intent to look to see if there was better option. In countless years and counties I’ve never had this response. At lease some carding or trying, even if they were full but not just arrogant cold “you have standard”. 3. The sauna advertised is NOT free. It’s paid extra and you need to book. Why would a hotel advertise sauna when it’s an additional cost. In addition it closes at 7:30pm. In all my years I’ve never been to a hotel where it closes so early. How can one have meetings and get back to have a sauna in time. When I complained about this also I was met with coke arrogant smiles. 4. The last day on check out in morning there was no body at the front desk. Zero. Very strange. Never have I been in a hotel there was no body in reception. Even more so strange for such an expensive hotel. I would never recommend this hotel to anyone. I would in fact go, and have done put my way to NOT recommend. Not even a 1 star. For the price this is ridiculously over priced. The arrive is a lousy 1 star budge hotel. In fact a 1 star would have friendlier and better authentic service. On one positive note. The gym is amazing. The gym is a 5star as it’s not a “hotel gym” but a membership gym part of hotel. My overall rating therefore is a 2 star for the gym alone. Hotel for the price they charge and the well below average service zero!

There was a slight hiccup during check-in, but thankfully, Trip.com staff were incredibly proactive in communicating and resolving the issue, allowing me to smoothly check into a sea-view room that evening. The hotel service was exceptionally warm, even upgrading my room to a 270-degree panoramic view room. The expansive views made for an excellent experience. The only minor downside was that the hotel pool wasn't open yet, but you could get tickets for the beachfront pool at the front desk, which was just a 10-minute walk away.

We had a brilliant experience at the Langham for our wedding anniversary! I forgot how much I like the Langham brand. From the pink ribbon around the toilet paper to the sleep ammenities (we asked for the sleep pillow mist and the room diffuser) to the suggested third eye massage technique and the chamomile tea before bedtime, we felt totally pampered and taken care of. Reservation was made for our celebratory dinner with fine steak dinner over the fantastic view of the Opera House. In room breakfast was delivered on time and the quantity copious. The Spanish bell boy was helpful and friendly. We were also upgraded to a harbour view room to our delight. Location was convenient to walk either to Barangaroo or the Rocks, for ferry ride or metro. Very pleased to have chosen The Langham, it was absolutely the right decision for us!