Shangri-La Sydney

Hotels
Shangri-La Group
8.7 (12258 reviews)
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Beautiful views
Cons:
Poor service
Outdated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
The bathroom is outdated and poorly designed, with water leaks. The carpet feels sticky.
Service
9.35
Check-in was chaotic and poorly managed, with long waits and confusion.
Location
10
While the view of Sydney Harbour is noted, it does not justify the overall experience.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms and bathrooms are outdated, with worn finishes and fixtures.
Amenities
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.85
Overall, the experience does not reflect the star rating or luxury pricing.
Food and Beverage
6.85
The welcome plate of fruit was underwhelming and odd.
Overall Experience
8.35
Not recommended, with a desire to choose another hotel if the stay were longer.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:55

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations with Stunning Views
Experience waking up to unparalleled views of iconic Sydney landmarks like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The Shangri-La Hotel offers lavish rooms with marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and plush amenities for a truly indulgent stay.

Relaxation and Wellness Amenities
Unwind and rejuvenate at the CHI, The Spa with a variety of body treatments and massages in private spa suites. Take advantage of the hotel's hot tub, sauna, and sun deck to enhance your relaxation experience.

Culinary Delights and Entertainment
Indulge in exquisite dining at the award-winning Altitude Restaurant overlooking the harbour. End your day with creative cocktails at the Blu Bar on 36, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline. Book your stay now to immerse yourself in luxury at the Shangri-La Sydney.

Important information:

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

A 1.85% credit card surcharge for credit cards is applicable for all credit card transactions.

We require a credit card pre-authorization or a prepayment of the full accommodations amount plus AU$145 per night for incidentals, for a guest to be able to check in to the hotel.

Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for 2 adults and up to 2 children aged 5 and younger. Additional children under age 5 and children 6-11 years old will receive 50% off the adult breakfast price.

Please note over New Years a nonrefundable, nontransferable pre-payment is required. Floor allocations will depend on the room type and date of arrival. Guests cannot request a specific floor during this time.

When booking 9 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

The valet parking fee is AUD 135 per day for vehicles over 82.6 inches (6.9 feet) high.

Please note that Rollaway beds over NYE will be charged at $550 per night and $900 for Horizon Club Rooms and all Suites ( requests must be made in advance, at the time of booking, and are subject to availability ).

Operating hours for Altitude Restaurant and Blu Bar on Level 36 may vary during the Festive Season and on Public Holidays.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYD

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for AUD 275 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs AUD 105 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 12258 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 9.35
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 6.85
Overall Experience: 8.35
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Kate couple au
10
We will definitely be back, our new “go to” in Sydney.
Pros:

Everything, rooms, location, view and staff

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Lisa family_with_children au
9
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denise couple gb
7
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Mathew solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Location, comfort and style

Cons:

$10 trolley charge for room service.

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Steve couple il
10
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Martin solo_traveller au
10
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Akram couple au
10
Pros:

Average

Cons:

More varieties will be perfect

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Deb solo_traveller au
8
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taryn couple au
9
A beautiful hotel with lots of class I was able to leave my bags and go to my conference and return to my bags in my roo
Pros:

Got the view I paid for looking across the harbour

Cons:

The plug in the bathtub didn’t work and the small things of milk not enough to make a couple of coffees so I had to buy milk to use

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Margie couple au
9
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Yvonne couple au
10
Lovely anniversary getaway in a great location
Pros:

Great location, spacious clean rooms with a great view and nice service. We really enjoyed the bar on 36 floor

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Ranjit couple au
10
Perfect, we felt very special
Pros:

Amazing
They looked after us so we

Cons:

Upgraded our room
And was amazing, so big
One of the best rooms we’ve stayed in

Thankyou!!

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Ishara solo_traveller au
8
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Bob couple us
10
Excellent
Pros:

The staff and the room

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JUNYA couple jp
9
Cons:

早朝フロントに人がいない

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Matthias couple de
9
Komfortabeles Hotel mit großartiger Aussicht, seh guter Lage, aber kleineren organisatorischen Schwächen
Pros:

Großartige Aussicht vom Zimmer auf Hafen und Oper, schöne Zimmerausstattung, sehr gute Lage

Cons:

Frühstücksraum für ein Fünf-Sterne-Haus unangemessen, Schwimmingpool mit wechselnden Temperaturen, z.T. zu kalt, Organisatorische Abläufe verbesserungsfähig

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Bruce couple au
9
Flight recovery hotel
Pros:

Great size room with full bathroom with shower and bath. Location and view from room was great. Bed huge and very comfortable, great pillows, Didnt try Altitiude restaurant, the spa was fantastic.

Cons:

The electricity plugs seemed more european and my Australian appliances plug didnt fit.

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Tania couple au
10
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Taiki family_with_children jp
7
Cons:

バスタブが汚かった

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Di couple au
9
A location whose view is first class.
Pros:

Our Room faced West and that was fine. We always appreciate the standard of the rooms. We did feel the choices of food was less than usual. We've been coming for several years and always book the Horizon rooms with club facilities because of the view.

Cons:

Nothing really but we did think the choices of food was less this stay than previously - even compared to when we stayed earlier in the year.

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