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Reviews of Shangri-La Sydney This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney Central Business District, 2000 Sydney, Australia

#104 of 324 hotels in Sydney

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 8489 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Darling Harbor King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Decor outdated, towels small

    Very big room, nice view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Opera House City King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wish it was not quite so expensive. It limits how often we can visit.

    Location, cleanliness, staff, parking, restaurant, bar, views. Wonderful staff in every area of the hotel. Jennifer at reception desk was genuinely warm, capable & exceptional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous, it’s our second time staying here for a specialoccasion and the extra touch of bringing complimentary Birthday
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Opera House City King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The surcharge over the weekend seemed unnecessary, it made the price of drinks exceptionally expensive.

    The location is fantastic, and the view of the two landmarks is incredible. They provided use of umbrellas for free, which was fantastic as there was some heavy rain.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 24, 2024

    9.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Harbor Bridge King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unclean windows. Poor TV viewing options - no news networks

    Views.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Darling Harbor Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The service was superb, will definitely come back .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous for anyone coming to Sydney for the first time. Everything is in walking distance, with sup
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Sydney Harbor King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Booking.com spelt our details wrong and reception couldn't find our booking

    Fantastic view, great comfortable large bed. Close to Harbour Bridge, Opera House and The Rocks. Would recommend to anyone.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Horizon Darling Harbor King with Club lounge Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great Breakfast was great lots of choices a really good spread

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    View is great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Harbor Bridge Twin
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carpark too expensive The buffet for breakfast didnt meet my expectations

    the staff and cleanliness an the view

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic night away for our birthdays
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Opera House City King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It wasn’t cheap

    Location, views and the restaurant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    A great room but the hotel has not entered our favourites list.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Darling Harbor King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in process was very slow (not the staff, the process). Bar was full with a line up at 3pm so we did not go in.

    Room was lovely comfortable spacious great view even from 5th floor very clean everything you want from an upmarket hotel. We loved the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Sydney Harbor King
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bathroom flooded

    Clean. Helpful staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    7.0
    Amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Horizon Sydney Harbor King with Club Lounge Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Front desk staff was rude immediately when we walked up, property is a little outdated but nice and clean.

    The view from our room was incredible, good location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Opera House City Twin
    • Stayed 2 nights

    You can see the age of the room and the bathroom.

    Nice, well-equipped room, great service. Perfect view from the restaurant / bar.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Executive Darling Harbor Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great venue, amazing views. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Treat night for the kids
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Darling Harbor Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Check in was very slow. We waited about 20mins which was tricky with young kids in tow. The hotel feels quite far from food outlets and night-life. On the map is looks close to everything, but it's up a steep hill from the rocks which made popping out for snacks difficult with my young children. The pool was quite cold and lots of other kids doing bombs despite the staff stating no jumping in the pool on the way in, this was in no way monitored or enforced.

    I treated my kids to a special night in their first visit to a 'fancy' hotel. This was definitely a rare treat for us. As we dont take holidays often. The room was large and comfortable. We loved the big windows and the bathtub. Buffet and ala carte breakfast was excellent and a gorgeous view. The waffles were quite dry, but everything else was yummy. I particularly loved the little caramel donut bites! The pool and spa was popular with my kids. We packed in 2 swims during our one night stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Great staycation in our own city
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Darling Harbor Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, cleanliness, room service (food) quality and quantity, warm and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and in a great location, service was excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Opera House City King
    • Stayed 1 night

    The toilet flush button was quite hard to press.

    the room was spacious and comfortable, with a beautiful view of the harbour, and the bed was very comfortable, and it was so quiet, we slept like babies. The Hotel is in a great location, close to the Rocks and Circular Quay, and just a 6 minute walk for us to do the bridge climb. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We had dinner at the Altitude restaurant which we loved.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    8.0
    Excellent location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Darling Harbor King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool area is quite small with not much seating available. For an indoor pool it was quite cold. Was expecting the buffet breakfast to be like other buffets where you can go back as many times as you want for hot items (bacon, eggs, hash browns etc) instead of only ordering one hot main. The hotel decor could do with a refresh. The towels were small and thin. The hotel is location on top of a hilly section of the city so if you aren’t very able-bodied then you would find it very difficult to navigate the city from its location.

    The location is excellent, so close to Circular Quay and public transport (train, light rail and ferry). Bed was large, comfortable and linen was silky soft. Hydration station in lobby was handy to fill up your drink bottle.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Opera House City Twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable, great views, great location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    9.0
    Overall we love staying at Shangri-La when we have a night out in the city when we get nice room upgrades with great vie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Darling Harbor King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The uphill walk and location of entrance from George street

    Nice and clean with great views from your room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Opera House City King
    • Stayed 1 night

    Our holding deposit has yet to be credited to our account.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    8.0
    The Shangri-La is a great place to stay in Sydney. Close to public transport and major attractions.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Darling Harbor Twin
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's a great hotel in a great location. The view was lovely and the beds very comfortable. The decor is a little dated but still a really lovely room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    very enjoyable except for the drone
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Opera House City King
    • Stayed 1 night

    had a drone outside our window for some time on sunday morning. Had to close blinds for privacy. Whats the use of having that view if you have to close the blinds.

    everything. staff wonderful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Executive Opera House City King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from the hotel room and restaurant is stunning, and will definitely be the reason for us to return. the facility is a little old, the bench in the room was slightly broken, have to be careful so you don’t injure yourself, but apart from that overall had great experience.

    Stayed in April 2024

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