Hyde Park Plaza Suites, Sydney

Advantages: So much to see...
Disadvantages: So little time... Expensive

...street, which is where I shall begin this section. This thoroughfare is called GEORGE STREET and as the oldest street in the whole of Australia has many buildings of interest along its length. The SYDNEY VISITOR CENTRE is a good place to start, as it’s full of free leaflets and booklets as well as being run by very knowledgeable staff who can help with any questions you may have. They also sell good quality souvenirs at very reasonable prices! Next door to the visitors centre is CADMAN’S COTTAGE, the oldest surviving building in Sydney and it dates back to 1816. It’s now the Sydney Harbour National Parks Information Centre but it’s still good for a photo opportunity! The OLD POLICE STATION at number 133 is adorned with a truncheon and lion’s jaws and is a fine building made from local stone. Across the road... Read review

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Advantages: luxurious, great location, great service, 5 stars
Disadvantages: A little bit on the expensive side

...The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney (Formerly The Regent Hotel) is located in the historic Rocks area, and is one of Sydney’s premier hotels. The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has a fantastic location, within 10 minutes walk of the hotel you can visit the Sydney Opera House, stroll through the Rocks district, or walk to the city centre. Guests are treated with spacious rooms, award-winning dining, and service that anticipates your every request. The hotel has outstanding fitness facilities, a huge pool and their highly acclaimed Day Spa providing Australian herbal therapies and indigenous spa treatments. -- Accomodation -- The Hotel offers rooms and suites elegantly decorated in a luxurious contemporary style. i stayed in the deluxe city view room, which included spectacular views of the Sydney City skyline (which looks even more fantastic... Read review

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Advantages: Weather
Disadvantages: distance

...Sydney is a beautiful place and for people who love sightseeing its the place to be. Plenty of photographic pictures and lovely lookouts to see. I have been in sydney for 4 months and it is just wonderful the weather does not keep you in even a winters day has a blue sky and its not that cold compared to the uk. september is when spring begins and is also sydneys dryest month it can be warm then aswell temperatures maybe hitting 27 degrees but also having cool days aswell . summer time starts in november and lasts till june . temperatures in sydneys summer can reach a sweltering 45 degrees. Most hotels and accomodation have humidifiers to keep the rooms cool. There are lots of places to visit as i have a four year old i found the parks to be enjoyable here are some we visited. Featherdale park - Beautiful park filled with wildlife... Read review

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