Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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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Outdated facilities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The bathroom is outdated and poorly designed, with water leaks.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Rooms and bathrooms are outdated, with worn finishes and fixtures.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 12962 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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Martina couple au
10
Short stay, but worth every minute of our time there. Definitely coming back.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, great location, friendly staff, highly recommend.

2026-07-26 via Nuitee
M
Melisa couple au
5
Room 1111 was not completely clean on check in. Mirror nearest fridge had smear marks all over it, on opening the door t
Pros:

Location, views, room service.

Cons:

Staff not listening to what you are saying. (Reception) when booking in & checking out, which lead to being overcharged $423.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
K
KaiHang family_with_children au
3
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
N
Neil solo_traveller au
10
Great night love to stay longer next time to experience more of what’s on offer
Pros:

Staff where very helpful and location fantastic

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
K
Kelly couple au
10
Really awesome
Pros:

The staff were absolutely faultless
I’ve never felt more special and catered for
Absolutely mind blowing

Cons:

Harbour view room is a stretch
We had to sit on the window sill and look on an angle to get a view
I wouldn’t have paid for the upgrade if I knew that
We were staring into peoples Lounge rooms

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Adeline solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Debra couple au
10
Deluxe accomodation
Pros:

A great stay. Beautiful large room with a lounge room. Very comfortable bed. Lovely staff at reception that we very helpful

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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kulwinder family_with_children au
1
Pros:

just staff is polite and good behavior.

Cons:

wall mirrors are not clear, can’t see clear outside view, floor mat is not clean properly, we go floor 36 just for 30 mins somebody go our room without our permission.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
D
Diana solo_traveller au
1
Defiantly not value for the price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Not clean and old

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
A
Ashique solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
G
Gurvir solo_traveller au
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
H
Herbert solo_traveller my
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

They stop serving peanuts at the bar.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
C
Carmel couple au
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
N
Nadia solo_traveller be
3
impossible to get an invoice for room costs
Pros:

location, room, facilities and breakfast were good

Cons:

The hotel rejects providing an invoice on a stay booked via booking.com. This is despite the clearly stated policy of booking.com ("invoices are provided by the hotels, and not by booking.com").

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
J
John couple au
10
This was not our first stay at the Shangri-La, and we certainly hope that it will not be our last.
Pros:

The Shangri-La oozes Class at every level.
Staff were well-presented, professional, efficient, friendly and helpful. Interior decor was immaculate.
We had a much better room than we expected. It had a sweeping view from Circular Quay and the Opera House across to the Harbour Bridge. The room itself was very large with a comfortable lounge area and a beautiful, well-equipped bathroom.
The next morning, we watched the sun rise right in the middle of our bedroom windows, absolutely fantastic.
The Breakfast offering was probably the most extensive we have ever seen anywhere. It was very hard to limit what we had to a sensible level.
Location was a short walk up from Circular Quay and the Opera House, very convenient for us as we had booked to see a show.

Cons:

There was absolutely nothing to dislike about the Shangri-La.

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca solo_traveller au
8
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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kerrie couple au
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
R
Robin family_with_children au
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
H
Heidi family_with_children au
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple au
8
Pleasant
Pros:

Location comfort and clean

Cons:

Expensive parking

2026-07-23 via Nuitee