Shangri-La Sydney

5.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Place, Circular Quay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Room

  • Sleeps 2

Horizon Club Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Darling Harbour 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour 2 Twins

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Harbour Bridge King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Opera House, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(111 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Opera House, 2 Twin Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Darling Harbour 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Darling Harbour 2 Twins

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Sydney Harbour View 2 Twins

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Opera House City View 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Opera House City View 2 Twins

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Horizon Premier Sydney Harbour 1 King, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 646 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour Bridge Suite 1 King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 893 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Darling Harbour 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 484 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon, Sydney Harbour Suite, 1 King Bed, Lounge Access, Harbor View High Floor

  • 893 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Harbour Bridge King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 645 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Opera House City View 1 King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Suite, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 1130 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Spa Suite 1 King, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 829 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Suite, 1 King Bed, Lounge Access Tower High Floor

  • 936 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Club Lounge Access, Harbor View (Governor, High Floor)

  • 1227 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, Club Lounge Access, Harbor View (High Floor)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, Club Lounge Access, Harbor View (High Floor)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour Suite 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 893 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Darling Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Opera House City View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Opera House City View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Horizon Club Darling Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Sydney Harbour Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Darling Harbour King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Darling Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Opera House City View King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Opera House City View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Harbour Bridge King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Sydney Harbour King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Sydney Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Darling Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Darling Harbour King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Executive Opera House City View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Opera House City View King Room

  • Sleeps 3

Premier Harbour Bridge Room

  • Sleeps 3

Harbour Bridge Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Horizon Club Premier Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3

Horizon Club Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Horizon Club Sydney Harbour Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Horizon Club Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Ambassador Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Horizon Club Opera House City Room

  • Sleeps 3

Grand Premier Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3

The Governor Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

Located in The Rocks, Shangri-La Sydney is adjacent to The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Museum of Contemporary Art. This 565-room hotel welcomes guests with 2 restaurants and conveniences like a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • The Rocks Markets - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Circular Quay - 9 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sydney Opera House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Wynyard Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Circular Quay Station - 7 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Smuggler - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morrison’s Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harts Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Sydney

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
Guests of Shangri-La Sydney enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a gym. Valet parking is available for AUD 105 per day, and there's also limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
Guests can expect 40-inch TVs with digital channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, free newspapers, and laptop-compatible safes.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open select days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 105 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 52 to 67 for adults and AUD 25 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Altitude Restaurant
  • Blu Bar on 36
  • Café Mix Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20 meeting rooms
  • 20,451 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 36 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces a strict dress code in Blu Bar on 36 restaurant.
The valet parking fee is AUD 135 per day for vehicles over 82.6 inches (2.1 meters) high.
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 24 2025 to September 24 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 25:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 275.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 145 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 52 to 67 for adults, and AUD 25 to 25 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: AUD 105 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 275.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 percent

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? For a fee, this property offers valet parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.
Property Registration Number 92 003 643 963

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

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Shangri-La Hotel Sydney The Rocks
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Sydney Hotel Shangri-La
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Shangri-La Sydney?

Shangri-La Sydney offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Shangri-La Sydney?

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shangri-La Sydney on Oct 12, 2025 start from $197.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Shangri-La Sydney?

This hotel is situated in The Rocks within a short 10-minute walk of Circular Quay and also 12 minutes on foot from Sydney Harbour Bridge. You'll also find Sydney Opera House and Overseas Passenger Terminal less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Shangri-La Sydney?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for AUD 105 per day with in/out privileges.

Is there a spa at Shangri-La Sydney?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include prenatal massages, Swedish massages, detox wraps, and aromatherapy. The spa is not open daily but only on select days.

Does Shangri-La Sydney feature a casino at the property?

No, Shangri-La Sydney doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Shangri-La Sydney?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from September 24 2025 until September 24 2025 (subject to change).

Is Shangri-La Sydney good for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as an indoor pool and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Shangri-La Sydney?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Shangri-La Sydney have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Shangri-La Sydney has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Shangri-La Sydney allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Shangri-La Sydney though service animals are welcome.

Does Shangri-La Sydney have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Shangri-La Sydney?

The closest major airport to Shangri-La Sydney is Sydney Airport (SYD), which is 10.8 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Shangri-La Sydney?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Shangri-La Sydney.

Does Shangri-La Sydney have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Shangri-La Sydney.