Shangri-La Sydney

5.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Cocktail bar
Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King
Cocktail bar
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Opera House, 2 Single Beds, City View

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Opera House City View 1 King

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Opera House City View 2 Twins

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Darling Harbour 2 Twins

  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Horizon Opera House City View 1 King

  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour View 2 Twins

  • 50 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Darling Harbour 1 King

  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 87 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour Suite 1 King

  • 83 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Suite, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (High Floor)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (High Floor)

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (Governor, High Floor)

  • 114 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour View 1 King

  • 45 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Harbour Bridge King Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour Bridge Suite 1 King

  • 83 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Darling Harbour 1 King

  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Sydney Harbour View 1 King

  • 45 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 83 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour 1 King

  • 39.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour 2 Twins

  • 39.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 77 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge King Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Twin Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Shangri-La Sydney in Sydney (The Rocks), you'll be steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre and 6 minutes by foot from Museum of Contemporary Art. .This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from The Rocks Markets and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Customs House.

What's nearby

  • The Rocks Markets - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Circular Quay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sydney Tower Eye - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sydney Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mode Kitchen & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Morrison's Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar on 36 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fortune of War - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Maybe Sammy - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Shangri-La Sydney

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
Shangri-La Sydney offers 565 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Digital television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 565 guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Grab a bite at Altitude Restaurant, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and a computer station. Planning an event in Sydney? This hotel has 20451 square feet (1900 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 20 meeting rooms.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Altitude Restaurant - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Blu Bar on 36 - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.
Café Mix Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

  • Free cot
  • 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.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 25:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 275.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: AUD 145 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.
Property Registration Number 92 003 643 963

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

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Shangri-La Sydney Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1517 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 415 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 2304 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 2304 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Jacob

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old money vibes. Beautiful, clean and exceptional service. Small little things they do that make a big impact on customer experience. Only 1 thing - $150 a night for parking is ridiculous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hassen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with great facilities and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, beautiful room with Opera house view, clean and nice bathrooms, helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liyualem Ambachew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liyan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor Views are lovely. Hotel is very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful views but not family friendly
Brilliant views but not stroller friendly location if u wanted to venture out. Being elevated means even the pavements had lots of stairs. We ordered room service for my 2yo son, just a pasta. It was $27 and they charge $10 delivery.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 3 nights and was predominately as expected for a 5-star hotel few minor issues but not worthy of noting overall good stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn, West Vancouver

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Although the staff were superior, we found the hotel to be nice but nothing extraordinary. Limited good options, not convenient added to my reason for fraying “good”.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, first class service and ideal location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Maribeth

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel charged you on everything considering how expensive it is they want charge extra for extra late check out even if you check in later tthan the normal hour. Not value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoming, Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, spacious room with harbour view, comfy beds, good facilities, bountiful buffet breakfast, helpful staff, value for money Decor a bit tired and dated, understaffed. Could be better soundproofing between interconnecting rooms. A bustling hive of activity, one of the busiest hotels ever stayed in, with appeal it seemed to all ages. If you are looking for a serene couples getaway it might not be for you. Pool/whirlpool area very popular with families & this area felt like a holiday park not a 5star hotel If you value well located & accessible to sights (& harbour views) it’s a great choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiderie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Perth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was excellent. Great view of harbour. The top floor bar and restaurant sound like a great idea but they lacked atmosphere. Food in the rooftop restaurant was average. The view was great, but the wow factor was missing because it was much the same as the view from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025