GREAT HONEYMOON LOCALE
by TripAdvisor Member ChiTown2
My wife and I enjoyed staying at the Park Hyatt, Sydney. Smaller than one might expect, the Park Hyatt was wonderfully maintained, offered excellent service and a magnificent view from our Opera House view room.
With balcony and large, comfortable room we found the Park Hyatt more comfortable than the Four Seasons located nearby (we stayed there, too).
Room was modern and luxurious while also being somewhat understated. Full size desk, lounge chair, flat screen TV, walk in closet, large bathroom with bath and separate shower.
Excellent, helpful concierge desk staff.
We were *not* charged for use of the business center's internet computers. That was refreshing.
Location requires a short walk to the Rocks and Circular Quay. Some might say the Four Seasons has a better location, but not being right in the middle of it all was nice.
Recommended
by TripAdvisor Member Tommy0609
Stayed there for 1 night during our honeymoon, on our way to French Polynesia. We had the standard harbor view room. My review is based on very limited experience - stayed there 1 night, and never been to any other hotel in Sydney.
The overall experience was very good. The room was very spacious and airy, but some may find it a bit too sparse and minimalist. Very large bath and closet space. We had a lovely view of the harbor from our patio, and a direct view of the Opera House. Plasma TV. Same goes for the common areas of the hotel.
A friend of mine referred to the Park Hyatt as a "super motel," and this description is very apt, in a good way. The hotel is only about 4 stories high, and it actually looks more like a lodge than the standard 5-star high-rise hotel. But in a good way - very stylish.
The main merit of this property is the location. It is right there on the waterfront. You step out of the hotel, you're standing on the harbor pier. A pleasant 15 minute walk from the Opera House. Water taxi stand right in front to take us across the harbor (to the Pier restaurant, which was excellent).
I have no complaints with this establishment. A bit pricier it seems than the rest (fortunately I had the benefit of my company's corporate rate), but I think well worth the slight premium due to location.
Slept with the curtains open
by TripAdvisor Member bojack
Stayed 2 nights as part of our 25th wedding anniversary treat. Found staff friendly and helpful on arrival and views from public areas stunning.
Room not overly large but very well appointed and the view even better. We had direct view of opera house and slept with the curtains open to see the sunrise on the harbour.
Dinner and breakfast were excellent even without taking the view into account.
Overall a wonderful stay very comfortable and well worth the premium.
It doesn't get any better than this!
by TripAdvisor Member sjwoolnough
If you go to Sydney this is the hotel to stay in. Unlike other hotels with views you do only get the Opera House as you are positioned almost under the Harbour Bridge. But what a view! Because you are low down you get the most fabolous view of it imaginable (as opposed to looking down on it from on high in other hotels). The rooms were beautiful and the service absolutely impeccable. I cannot find anything to fault this hotel, it is as near perfect as a hotel can get.
Stay nowhere else in Sydney
by TripAdvisor Member babsorama
I've stayed in great hotels all over the world. This one ranks number one for me. I adored most everything about this hotel: location (especially rooms with opera house view), incredible staff, even the 70's theme. Meals were average, but the selection of places to dine, just steps away, makes this factor insignificant. The pool was mediocre, but who goes there to swim?
