The Observatory Hotel, Sydney

Advantages: Excellent City, Clean streets, Great Transport, Loads to do
Disadvantages: Changable and Blustery in Winter, A Bit too far from Ireland

...in and you can stay as long as you want. 6) Captain Cook Cruises No.6 Jetty, Circular Quay, Sydney (02) 9206 1111 This guided tour around the harbour has refreshments and is reasonably priced. Commentary provided. Great way to get good photos. 7) Taronga Zoo Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman (02) 9969 2777 Excellent Location overlooking the harbour. Just over $20 entrance fee. 8) Sydney Observatory Watson Rd, Millers Point, The Rocks, Sydney (02) 9217 0485 This Historical Observatory was a key to shipping in the local area and day and night tours are available. We went to both tours and found both to be well run. 9) AMP Centrepoint Tower 100 Market St, Sydney, Sydney (02) 9223 0933 Overlooking all of Sydney from a height of 350m it is the tallest observation desk in the southern hemisphere. Again, a great way to get good photos. 10) Star... Read review

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Advantages: Great Tourist Attractions, Nice Beaches, Hot, Cheaper in some places than the UK
Disadvantages: Long Flight, Not easy to get around

...Since I was a teenager I had always wanted to tour Australia, and finally as I hit 18 I booked my first visit to Sydney. From the minute I stepped on Emirates Airlines I was satisfied. It was a fabulous, unforgettable experience. I flew from London Heathrow to Sydney and spent three weeks staying in Hotel InterContinental Sydney, which was probably the most expensive but luxiourus hotel I have ever stayed in. I spent the first two or three days relaxing at the hotel, going to it's gym, the pool and having a look around the city. We spent the time looking at the tourist attractions, including The Sydney Opera House, where we dined and watch a production, which was absoultey spectacular, we did a Captain Cook Dinner cruise around the Sydney harbour which had a tasty menu, which we enjoyed and ofcourse I could not leave Sydney without... Read review

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Advantages: 2 min walk to Circular Quay, great views of Opera House & Bridge
Disadvantages: None, would definately stay there again on my next visit

...The best part about this hotel is the location. It is very close to Circular Quay, The Rocks, The Bridge and the Opera House. We stayed here for 4 nights in March and found the staff to be very friendly and professional. We only ate breakfast in the hotel which was about £16 and buffet style, although there was an enormous choice of food . We had a Deluxe Bridge View room, comfy beds with nice linens and lots of other amenities it had a good view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Nice pool and well-equipped gym in the hotel, but the attractions of Sydney don't leave much time to take advantage of them! When we stayed the hotel has just undergone a period of refurbishment and everything was immaculate.... Read review

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