Sydney Harbour Hotel

4.0 star property

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Reception
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Superior Room, Harbor View (King) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
55 George Street, The Rocks, NSW, 2000
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Circular Quay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sydney Opera House
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Two Double Beds

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Two Double Beds with Harbour Views

  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Queen

  • City view
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior King with Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior King

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Queen Room

  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe King with Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive King

  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Room with Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Ambassador Harbour View

  • Harbor view
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Sydney Harbour Hotel

Hotel in The Rocks
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a hot tub, valet parking, and dry cleaning.
Sydney Harbour Hotel offers 176 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Sydney Harbour Hotel features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Sydney hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Limited onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge).

Sydney Harbour Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Playfair Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
The Lobby Bar - This lobby lounge serves light fare only. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (AUD 75 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Playfair Terrace
  • The Lobby Bar

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.50 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately AUD 38 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: AUD 75 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.50 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Rocks Old Sydney
Holiday Inn Rocks Sydney
Holiday Inn Sydney Rocks
Old Holiday Inn Sydney
Sydney Holiday Inn Rocks
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Rocks Hotel

Sydney Harbour Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 749 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 230 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1603 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susie

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly front desk staff. Not so great in terms of cleanliness. Drinking glass had a ring of someone else’s drink left on it, bottom sheet on bed came untucked as soon as I got into bed, revealing a stained mattress. Aircon in room was noisy and we didn’t sleep well. Dated TV. We forfeited our second night and left. I’d try a different accommodation option in the area next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was prime, just perfect. Prepaid exec. suite was good size for the two of us and all our luggage. Within walking distance to everything. Clean room and bathroom. Could have used more towels but made do. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The caring supportive manager who went out of her way for her guests
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top pool with incredible views of Harbor bridge and opera house!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location but that’s it. The property is very tired and badly in need of a remodel. The carpeting is very worn in the general areas. It was filthy in our room. The bed was very comfortable but that was overshadowed by how everything was so run down. We signed up for the dinner/roof top New Year’s Eve party which was an absolute rip off. We paid $250/person for a dinner of cold sea food and a few warm items. The roof top was full of other people, some not even from the hotel. They just got on the elevator with the hotel guest and went up. I paid extra and could even get a spot on the roof which was most upsetting. As mentioned the location is the best and the Rocks area is the place to be. This is an old classic hotel and would have do much to offer it it weren’t so tiered. Honestly I would not recommend this property, there are better in the area to choose from.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Ezio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location & Service Great
Excellent location in the heart of the Rocks, walking to close to Circular Quay! Not luxurious fancy, but very clean and comfortable. Front desk service fantastic. Convenient to Cruise Port. Best espresso in Sydney!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Traveled with family
Excellent Location
was for NYE. Very expensive for NYE BUT the location is EPIC...the view from the roof was 10/10 and you need to save a spot at 9am because it will get crowded. The rocks is amazing location to everything so the location is 10/10. The hotel is old and dingy BUT it's clean enough and if you need a NYE spot this is a good place and perfect for teh family because you are close to so may things and yet can go back to the room for bathroom and cleanup and then go back out. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nicola, Rolleston

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is far from a hotel backpacker hostel more like. Room 825 had a loud running water noise all night they had to give me ear plugs. The bathroom was disgusting so old. Enamel had come off the bath. Ensuite so so small. Bed uncomfy nothing nice about this place do not waste your money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Traveled with family
Great location. A bit old and outdated, dirty. House keeping ordinary - not provided enough towels for family of 4. Lucky if you get your room made up.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ravi, Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location. Old and worn out interior. Very expensive breakfast compared to the quality: dry bread, slimy scrambled eggs etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and hotel. Pool on the roof is great and you can easily walk to a lot of the to attractions. If you taking a cruse you could not ask for a better location. Room clean neat and tidy. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent spot for New Years Eve, great rooftop terrace, lovely pool, kind and friendly staff, good service. Excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pre cruise stay
Quick check in Comfortable bedding Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Ezio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent front desk service
Outstanding location. Nice rooftop pool. Clean and proper with being fancy. Excellent front desk service!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

antonio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need updating of rooms but in prime location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024