Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotels
8 (7725 reviews)
55 George Street , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Multiple reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including mold and dirt.
Service
8.61
Guests appreciated the friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
9.15
The location was highlighted as excellent by several guests.
Room Quality
7.6
Multiple reviews indicated that rooms are dated and need updating.
Amenities
8.13
Basic amenities were satisfactory, with a nice rooftop pool.
Value for Money
8.09
Overall value was considered good based on location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Several reviews pointed out the breakfast as lacking in quality and variety.
Overall Experience
8.11
The experience was generally positive with a strong location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 22:33

Property Description

Rydges Sydney Harbour offers a prime location in the historic Rocks district, with a rooftop swimming pool providing stunning views of Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Modern Comforts: Enjoy amenities like flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and a choice of soft or firm pillows in every room, along with tea/coffee making facilities.

Convenient Attractions: Just a short walk from Circular Quay and iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the hotel is perfectly situated for sightseeing.

Relaxation and Dining: Unwind in the spa pool or on the rooftop terrace, and savor cafe-style meals and Australian beverages at the Lobby Lounge and Bar.

Book your stay at Rydges Sydney Harbour for a memorable Sydney experience.

Important information:

Please note that there is a 1.5% charge when you pay with a Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card and a 3% charge when you pay with a Diners Club credit card.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.

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs AUD 75 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 7725 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 8.61
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Anna family_with_children au
9
Pros:

The location was wonderful, clean and easy to get to our cruise the next day.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Monika family_with_children ch
7
Gemütlich, ruhig, erholsam
Pros:

Die Architektur des Hotels. Dass die Kinder gratis frühstücken dürfen. Das Personal an der Rezeption war sehr hilfsbereit.
Dachterasse mit Aussicht auf die Oper.

Cons:

Leider war der Dachpool nicht geheizt.
Wäscheservice könnte meiner Meinung nach gratis sein.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Glen family_with_children au
9
Had fun
Pros:

Live the rocks. Clean. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Parking around there is very expensive

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Stacey couple nz
8
Pros:

The rooftop view

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Tammy extended_group au
5
Was ok for the night
Pros:

Location was the best

Cons:

Bed and pillows were too soft, air conditioner shit itself early in the night and could have been cleaner

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Tatjana Rebecca couple ch
5
Ich hoffe das sich das Hotel nach der Renovation wieder präsentieren kann.
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, Aussicht auf das Opernhaus.

Cons:

Das Hotel ist schon sehr alt, es wird im Juni 26 neu renoviert laut den Angestellten, dies ist auch sehr notwendig.
Das Badezimmer hat teils Schimmel und wurde mehrmals notbedürftig repariert.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family_with_children gb
3
Awful! Hotel is a 1-2 star at best. Feel very angry on the amount of money spent staying there.
Pros:

The location of the hotel is brilliant, as very close to restaurants and circular quay.

Cons:

The hotel looked very run down decoration wise. The corridors had poor carpets and dust build up on the edges, so had no obviously not been hoovered.

The room was in a poor condition. The carpets were badly worn, the curtains were broken, the dust on the carpet edges and skirting boards was disgusting! And had not been cleaned for a while.

The bathroom needed a complete redecorate, as the grout in the tiles, both on the wall and floor, were dirty and mouldy. The bath had bad marks on the bottom and the shower curtain was all ripped.

The breakfast was poor with little choice and the food was overcooked and hard.

The roof top area had flaking paint on the decking, the loungers were filthy and the hot tub was dirty and did not work.

I feel totally let down by this hotel, and wish I’d not wasted my money in staying here!

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple au
8
Beautiful location, close to everything
Pros:

The location and building style from the outside was amazing

Cons:

It was very dated decor and very basic inside

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Caroline family_with_children au
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Anne solo_traveller au
6
It was ok
Pros:

Proximity to Sydney overseas Terminal and Sydney Harbour

Cons:

Payment taken before our arrival even though site says no money will be taken and payment was on arrival. I prefer to pay using my cheque account instead of paying surcharge for credit card.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Twiggy couple gb
8
Good
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Zalie couple au
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
10
It’s an older hotel showing its age a bit but wonderful location views and staff
Pros:

The location. The staff. The rooftop pool and patio

Cons:

In spots needs new carpet

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
D
Dennis couple au
8
Pros:

The location to OPT and the rocks area, evening meal was great

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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longy family_with_children au
5
Pros:

location

Cons:

noisy air conditioner, loose toilet seat, no ability to stream movies on TV. too expensive for late checkout even on a monday when not busy. bar not open on a Sunday.

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Ken couple gb
7
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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bevan couple au
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Pierre Yves solo_traveller fr
9
Pros:

Super emplacement

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Rob couple au
8
2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee