Shangri-La Sydney

Hotels
Shangri-La Group
8.7 (12616 reviews)
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks , Sydney , au

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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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Outdated facilities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The bathroom is outdated and poorly designed, with water leaks.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Rooms and bathrooms are outdated, with worn finishes and fixtures.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 12616 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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Ella family_with_children au
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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prasansha couple au
5
Cons:

The room that i booked was diff to i got

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
C
Carmina family_with_children au
10
Had my great birthday celebration with my family
Pros:

The whole place

Cons:

None

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Ramita couple au
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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affan family_with_children au
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Naoko couple jp
8
またまあ
Pros:

景色が最高

Cons:

日本語対応とあったが、そういうスタッフが見つからなかった

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
T
Tagiilima family_with_children au
5
Not the best especially for what you pay but decent.
Pros:

The view from our room was lovely.

Cons:

The beds have changed. They use to be comfortable and softer but now they feel so firm. It was like sleeping on a rock.
The climb up and down the hill was a trek and most likely something my family wouldn’t do again.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
A
Andrew Ellerman solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Great location,with view of Opera house and harbour. Have stayed there before so knew what to expect.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
A
Alan couple au
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Rita couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
C
Chun family_with_children au
8
A nice stay
Pros:

Good Location

Cons:

The fitting is a bit old.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children au
7
Amazing location/a good service, feels a little overpriced compared to other city hotels.
Pros:

Room was fantastic. We were lucky to get a Corner room so had excellent views of the city and Barangaroo. Vivid was on so it was truly lovely. The service is good it all just feels a bit disjointed sometimes the hotel.
Horizon lounge was excellent and their staff/team upstairs at the lounge are seriously amazing.
Although the hotel location is upstairs at the rocks (bit of a hike to local amenities) you really can’t fault how Lovely the vista is being right on the harbour and being in the heart of the rocks.
The Valet parking team were also fantastic, so kind helpful and welcoming.

Cons:

The main level 1 buffet was super busy - The space doesn’t feel big enough to cater for the volume of guests. Even the lifts and lobby just feel excessively slow and busy at peak times. True from other reviews that the lifts are very slow. We ate dinner at Bar 36, the staff were great And
And the view lovely. Our experience was a bit decreased because the chef initially refused to alter the burger toppings, when we explained it was for a 6 year old and it was too much with the standard flavours, it seemed it was a such huge problem for any form of alteration and it really felt off putting. It was begrudgingly changed I think after what appeared to be some strong convincing to the chef by the service team. The rest of the food was lovely at bar 36.
Room service was horrible, I ordered a dessert (apple rhubarb crumble) and it tasted like
Something I could get from the supermarket freezer - so sadly that felt like a big waste of Money.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Luke couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
C
Cowell family_with_children au
10
Made to feel important from the minute we arrived
Pros:

Totally perfect from start to finish. Facilities great, location great, staff great, service great

Cons:

Nothing was really excellent thank you

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Don solo_traveller au
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
B
Belinda couple au
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Jenine couple au
10
Excellent hotel Room views sensational
Pros:

Location to the rocks to see Vivid

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
A
Adam solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

Amazing views of the harbour

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Hewitt couple au
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Leonie family_with_children au
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee