Shangri-La Sydney

5.0 star property

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Enjoy a meal with a view of the city and a body of water from this elegantly set dining table.
Creator video - submitted by Volha Fokina
Guests can enjoy a city view from the window, reading in comfort.
Sydney Opera House stands majestically against the city skyline, its iconic sail-like design illuminated.
Enjoy a city view from the large windows, with a comfortable bed and a flat-screen TV for entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Circular Quay
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Opera House, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(107 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Opera House, 2 Single Beds, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Opera House City View 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Opera House City View 2 Twins

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Darling Harbour 2 Twins

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

Horizon Opera House City View 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour View 2 Twins

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Darling Harbour 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Suite, 1 King Bed, Lounge Access Tower High Floor

  • 87 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Premier Sydney Harbour 1 King, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour Suite 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 83 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Ambassador Suite, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 105 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Royal Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (High Floor)

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (High Floor)

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Business Lounge Access, Harbour View (Governor, High Floor)

  • 114 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Harbour Bridge King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour Bridge Suite 1 King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 83 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Darling Harbour 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon, Sydney Harbour Suite, 1 King Bed, Lounge Access, Harbor View High Floor

  • 83 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(105 reviews)
  • 39.7 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour 2 Twins

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 39.9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Horizon Club Spa Suite 1 King, Lounge Access, High Floor

  • 77 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge King Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 50 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Grand Premier Sydney Harbour View 1 King

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Opera House City View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Sydney Harbour King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Premier Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Harbour Bridge Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Opera House City Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Spa Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Opera House City View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Sydney Harbour Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Sydney Harbour Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Opera House City View King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Darling Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Opera House City View King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Darling Harbour King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Harbour Bridge Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Executive Sydney Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Horizon Club Tower Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Ambassador Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Executive Darling Harbour King Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Horizon Club Premier Sydney Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

The Governor Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Darling Harbour Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Harbour Bridge Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Opera House City View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Opera House City View Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Executive Darling Harbour Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Shangri-La Sydney

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness centre, a bar/lounge and a sauna are on-site.
Shangri-La Sydney offers 565 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and free newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Digital televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

The on-site spa has 6 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open selected days. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Shangri-La Sydney. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Overseas Passenger Terminal. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy a meal at the buffet restaurant or drinks at the cocktail bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body scrubs, aromatherapy or Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, overall comfort, spaciousness and comfy beds
  • Steps from The Big Dig Archaeology Education Centre and 6 minutes on foot from Museum of Contemporary Art
Shangri-La Sydney offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include 20 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. Event space at this hotel measures 20451 square feet (1900 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Shangri-La Sydney. Parking is available for a fee.

This Sydney hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Altitude Restaurant – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Blu Bar on 36 – On-site cocktail bar. Open daily.
Café Mix Restaurant – This buffet restaurant only serves breakfast. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (AUD 105 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; AUD 52 to 67 for adults and AUD 25 to 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Altitude Restaurant
  • Blu Bar on 36
  • Café Mix Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 20 meeting rooms
  • 20,451 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 36 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.85 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces a strict dress code in Blu Bar on 36 restaurant.
The valet parking fee is AUD 135 per day for vehicles over 82.6 inches (2.1 meters) high.
Guests who book breakfast-inclusive rate plans will receive breakfast for guests age 12 and older.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 25 December to 25 December:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 275.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 145 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 52 to 67 for adults and AUD 25 to 25 for children
  • Valet parking fee: AUD 105 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 275.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
The listed child breakfast fee applies to guests age 11 and younger.
Property Registration Number 92 003 643 963

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Shangri-La Sydney Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1596 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 2329 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 2329 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pruksawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shangrila

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is convenient, near to restaurants and transport. Our room is spacious, clean and lovely. The only thing that I do not like is the way from the hotel to Circular Quay. The street is elevated. It's a bit of a struggle coming back to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele Di

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nataly, Parker

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent the extra money to get a harbor facing room and it was so worth it! I was on the 25th floor and had a gorgeous view of the harbor and saw some beautiful sunsets. The hotel is conveniently located with the Opera House, harbor and plenty of restaurants in walking distance. There’s also a same day laundry shop within a 10 minute walk that can pick up and deliver your clothes to Shangri-La. The room was clean and quiet, with a nice soaker tub, comfy beds and cozy lighting!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Traci-Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Windows could do with a bit of a clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

pekka

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our honeymoon stay at the Shangri-La Sydney. We had a harbour view which was beautiful but the king bed was more two mattresses pushed together and the fan in the bathroom didn’t work. They offered us complimentary sparkling wine with chocolates and also highly recommend the breakfast buffet! If you reserve on checkin you do get a discount which is nice. Convenient location very walkable and close to public transit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeji

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith, Maple Ridge

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the room
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Héctor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J Steven

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything we wanted to do. Easy access to oublice transport and shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the Rocks district, close to everything & great views from your room. Luxury accommodations, from the customer service to the towels, they paid attention to every detail. Lovely hotel! Don’t skip the restaurant! It’s marvelous!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDRES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayman

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although described as walkable from Circular Quay this does not reflect the number of steps needing to be climbed with luggage. Staff are friendly but exceptionally slow to answer front desk phone or room service requests, an ice bucket is provided in the room but no access to ice machine, average wait for ice was 45 minutes Biggest issue was being told that we had complimentary laundry, we checked this 3 times with various staff members before using the service, we then received a $297 bill, this was eventually removed but only after I could name one of the staff members we had spoken to, a ridiculous amount of time was spent trying to check we had this service included and sorting our bill out. The breakfast is $40 if paid on arrival for all days or $52 if done on a day by day basis. 2 course meal in 36 floor restaurant is $100 per person. The hotel is quite dated in decor and expensive to eat or drink at Bell hops were fantastic and so helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025