Paid
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Outdated facilities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The bathroom is outdated and poorly designed, with water leaks.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Rooms and bathrooms are outdated, with worn finishes and fixtures.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

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Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 13294 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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Mon family_with_children au
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Staff were wonderful and beds comfortable

Cons:

Foxtel wasn't working for awhile so had to call for help at 11pm

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Sharon couple au
9
Pros:

Upgrade to our room with Opera house views, beautiful rooms and all staff were polite yet welcoming. Great location of hotel

Cons:

Breakfast time at 10am was absolutely crazy & chaotic.......probably unavoidable but it wasn't relaxing for an elite hotel.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Nadiya couple au
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Anthony solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

A slightly dated hotel, but the service which was exceptional made up for that

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Yuheng solo_traveller au
9
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Danielle family_with_children au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We paid a small fee for a room upgrade to include a view and we were not disappointed. I think for about $20 extra we had a view of the Opera House. Coincidentally, Vivid Sydney was on, so we had a view of the light show from 6-10pm for free without having to leave the comfort of our room with our toddler.

We enjoyed sundowners at the roof top bar and were transfixed by the sunset

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Quentin couple au
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Mario solo_traveller nz
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Jodie couple au
10
Everything was lovely we were made feel so welcome by all the lovely staff
Pros:

View from the room was spectacular, the staff were very friendly and always helpful

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Simone couple au
9
Excellent apart from the rip of for drinks
Pros:

Clean, lovely staff

Cons:

The cost of a baileys is atrocious! We paid $70 for two Baileys that were only about 40 mls each.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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David couple au
8
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Dilani family_with_children au
10
excellent
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay. The room was clean, comfortable, and well maintained. The location was convenient and made it easy to access nearby shops and facilities. The bed was also comfortable, which made the stay very relaxing overall.

Cons:

nothing

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Georgia couple au
1
Would not recommend! They lie!
Pros:

Lies !

Cons:

Over rated!

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Adam couple au
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Adam couple au
9
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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David couple au
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Udita couple in
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Vy family_with_children vn
8
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jihye couple kr
6
2026-08-26 via Nuitee