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Welcome to the The Observatory Hotel......

Meet, get-together and celebrate at The Observatory Hotel, recently acknowledged as the best luxury hotel in Sydney and third in Australia in TripAdvisor 2012 Travellers’ Choice Awards.

Situated in the heart of Sydney city, this exclusive Orient-Express hotel occupies a historic site, adjacent to The Rocks precinct with easy access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the world famous Opera House and Darling Harbour.

The Observatory Hotel features 96 guest rooms and suites that are renowned for their classic elegance, exquisite fittings and intimate charm.

Reception and meeting facilities for upto 150 guests, offering personalized service and attention to detail that is second to none.
All function rooms are bathed in natural light and are attended to by a team of exceptional professional organizers.

There are many highlights of a stay at The Observatory Hotel. You could enjoy a pampering session in the Day Spa, a swim in the spectacular 20 metre swimming pool, a game of tennis on the hotel tennis court, a glass of wine with tapas at Globe Bar and Brasserie or a fine dining experience in Galileo Restaurant.

Hotel Features

  • lift
  • laundry service
  • hotel safe
  • diet menus
  • handicapped accessible
  • meeting rooms
  • business centre
  • parking
  • night porter
  • Wi-Fi
  • concierge
  • pets accepted
  • Express Check-in
  • Express Checkout
  • Meeting lounge
  • Business Corner
  • High-Speed-Internet
  • Mobile suitability
  • 24h reception

Room Features

Total number of guest rooms: 96
subdivided into: 75 DBL | 8 Junior Suites | 12 Suites

  • air conditioning
  • telephone
  • hair dryer
  • minibar
  • terrace/balcony
  • satellite / cable TV / radio
  • Pay TV
  • work desk
  • make-up mirror
  • room safe
  • smoking rooms
  • non-smoking rooms
  • handicapped accessible
  • voice mail
  • coffee / tea maker
  • bath robe
  • smoke alarm
  • disabled-friendly
  • Sound proof windows

The Observatory Hotel is dedicated to providing the best of personal attention and client services in a distinctly cultivated and polished ambience.

An enclave of glamourous refinement, the beautifully detailed guestrooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to satisfy the needs and expectations of the most particular guest. The hotel offers a range of sophisticated accommodation options including 75 Deluxe Guestrooms, 8 Junior Suites, 12 One Bedroom Suites and the superior Presidential Suite.

Food & Beverages

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Casino
  • Fireplace room
  • Library

Restaurant: Galileo Restaurant
Renowned for its imaginative, superb menu, Galileo Restaurant delights its clientele with innovative, contemporary Australian cuisine and extensive wine and beverage list
to complement.

Open for breakfast from 6.30am to 10.30am daily
Open for dinner from 6.30pm every Tuesday - Saturday

Bar : The Globe Bar & Brasserie
An all day brasserie and bar, The Globe specialises in dishes created from fresh, local
seasonal produce and is ideal for a light lunch or tapas dinner.
The Globe Bar & Brasserie also boasts Sydney’s finest Afternoon Tea, featuring sumptuous cakes and sandwiches presented on charming 3-tiered stands.

Sport & Leisure at the hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Steam bath
  • Massage
  • Wellness
  • Fitness centre
  • Beauty
  • Health Centre

Key Facts

No. of meeting rooms 4
Capacity largest meeting room 120  Attendees
Space largest meeting room 144,0 m²
No. of hotel rooms 96
Distance to airport 18,0 km
Distance to train station 1,0 km

Meeting Packages lift hotel safe meeting rooms business centre handicapped accessible parking telephone minibar satellite / cable TV / radio room safe air conditioning make-up mirror non-smoking rooms handicapped accessible Restaurant Bar Indoor pool Wellness Fitness centre Tennis court

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The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street
2000 Sydney
Australia

We speak...

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Setup

Room U-shape
U-shape
Block
Conference
Banquet
Banquet
Parlam.
Classroom style
Theatre
Theatre style
Reception
Cocktail tables
Circle of chairs
Circle of chairs
Corwallis Suite   View details of this meeting room
Corwallis Suite
connectable with room: Drawing Room
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Dimensions:
144,5 m² | 2,8 m Ceiling height | 8,5 m Width | 17 m Length
 
Floor covering:
Carpet
 
Facilities:
Daylight | Dimming possible | Lighting dimmable | Air conditioning
 
Capacities
(No. of attendees )
U-shape Block Banquet Parlam. Theatre Reception Circle of chairs
45 120 100 65 120 150 ---
144 45 120 100 65 120 150 ---
Cornwallis One/Two   View details of this meeting room
Cornwallis One/Two
connectable with room: Drawing Room
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Dimensions:
72,25 m² | 2,8 m Ceiling height | 8,5 m Width | 8,5 m Length
 
Floor covering:
Carpet
 
Facilities:
Daylight | Dimming possible | Lighting dimmable | Air conditioning
 
Capacities
(No. of attendees )
U-shape Block Banquet Parlam. Theatre Reception Circle of chairs
20 40 40 20 40 50 ---
72 20 40 40 20 40 50 ---
Drawing Room   View details of this meeting room
Drawing Room
connectable with room: Corwallis Suite
close
Dimensions:
114,7 m² | 2,8 m Ceiling height | 8,5 m Width | 13,5 m Length
 
Floor covering:
Carpet
 
Facilities:
Daylight | Dimming possible | Lighting dimmable | Air conditioning
 
Capacities
(No. of attendees )
U-shape Block Banquet Parlam. Theatre Reception Circle of chairs
24 40 50 24 40 70 ---
114 24 40 50 24 40 70 ---
Orient Room   View details of this meeting room
Orient Room
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Dimensions:
114,7 m² | 2,8 m Ceiling height | 8,5 m Width | 13,5 m Length
 
Floor covering:
Carpet
 
Facilities:
Daylight | Dimming possible | Lighting dimmable | Air conditioning
 
Capacities
(No. of attendees )
U-shape Block Banquet Parlam. Theatre Reception Circle of chairs
30 60 60 35 60 70 ---
114 30 60 60 35 60 70 ---

Meeting Rooms

From a board meeting, seminar, intimate cocktail party to a product launch or grand, formal wedding reception, at The Observatory Hotel, all function rooms are bathed in natural light and are attended to by a team of exceptional professional organisers. For events with a difference in a gracious, sophisticated ambience, choose The Observatory difference.

Meeting Equipment

  • flip chart
  • simultaneous interpretation
  • stage
  • big screen
  • loudspeaker
  • TV set
  • microphone facilities
  • Podium with stage
  • Podium
  • room dividers
  • Pin board
  • screen
  • dimming
  • Internet access
  • DVD player
  • Sound equipment
  • video conference
  • air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • High Speed Internet
  • Fax
  • Printer
  • Laser pointer

Meeting Packages

Meeting package HB as of AUD 90,00
2 coffee breaks, lunch, meeting space and basic a,entities

Meeting package FB as of AUD 380,00
Room rate/breakfast incl., 2 coffee breaks, lunch & diner, meeting space and basic amenities

Room rate/breakfast incl. for meeting attendees per room
Single Room as of AUD 245 /per day
Double Room as of AUD 245 /per day

Add-on programmes / Places of interest

1. Clocktower Square
2. Museum of Contemporary Art
3. Sydney Observatory
4. Sydney Opera House
5. Sydney Visitor Centre
6. The Rocks Discovery Museum
7. The Rocks Markets (Fri - Sun)
8. Walsh Bay History Walk

Miscellaneous

Additional meeting equipment on request.

Key Facts

No. of meeting rooms 4
Capacity largest meeting room 120  Attendees
Space largest meeting room 144,0 m²
No. of hotel rooms 96
Distance to airport 18,0 km
Distance to train station 1,0 km

Meeting Packages lift hotel safe meeting rooms business centre handicapped accessible parking telephone minibar satellite / cable TV / radio room safe air conditioning make-up mirror non-smoking rooms handicapped accessible Restaurant Bar Indoor pool Wellness Fitness centre Tennis court

Visa Mastercard Diners Amex

The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street
2000 Sydney
Australia

We speak...

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Special Offers


Special offers are currently not available.

Key Facts

No. of meeting rooms 4
Capacity largest meeting room 120  Attendees
Space largest meeting room 144,0 m²
No. of hotel rooms 96
Distance to airport 18,0 km
Distance to train station 1,0 km

Meeting Packages lift hotel safe meeting rooms business centre handicapped accessible parking telephone minibar satellite / cable TV / radio room safe air conditioning make-up mirror non-smoking rooms handicapped accessible Restaurant Bar Indoor pool Wellness Fitness centre Tennis court

Visa Mastercard Diners Amex

The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street
2000 Sydney
Australia

We speak...

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese

Location & Directions:

The Observatory Hotel
89 - 113 Kent Street
2000 Sydney

Tel.: +61 82485 210
Fax:: +61 82485 212
Email: email@observatoryhotel.com.au


From Sydney Airport: 18km - 30 minutes by car
From nearest railway station (Wynyard): 1km - 8 minute walk
From the Overseas Passenger Terminal: 1.5km - 10 minute walk
From Circular Quay Ferry Terminal: 1.5km - 10 minute walk

Distances / Directions:

  • Sydney (Airport):   18 km
  • Wynyard (Station HST):   1 km

Key Facts

No. of meeting rooms 4
Capacity largest meeting room 120  Attendees
Space largest meeting room 144,0 m²
No. of hotel rooms 96
Distance to airport 18,0 km
Distance to train station 1,0 km

Meeting Packages lift hotel safe meeting rooms business centre handicapped accessible parking telephone minibar satellite / cable TV / radio room safe air conditioning make-up mirror non-smoking rooms handicapped accessible Restaurant Bar Indoor pool Wellness Fitness centre Tennis court

Visa Mastercard Diners Amex

The Observatory Hotel

89-113 Kent Street
2000 Sydney
Australia

We speak...

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Arabic
  • Japanese
  • Chinese