Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of around 5.3 million and, in a normal year, some 16.5 million visitors comprising domestic and international tourists and business travellers. With numbers like that you can't have too many hotels.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour

Comprising just 152 rooms divided between 13 storeys of a slender inner-city tower, the Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, on Bathurst Street in Sydney's city centre, has a more intimate feel than many larger hotels. There's a swish rooftop pool with city views, a 24-hour gym and an extensive in-house dining menu, but most impressive are the guest rooms, which boast floor-to-ceiling windows and enormous bathrooms. 

Darling Harbour

If you're looking for a hotel that's convenient to downtown Sydney's various hotspots, the Crowne Plaza is a solid pick. Darling Harbour is a three-minute walk away, while the shopping of Pitt Street Mall and Westfield Sydney is a 10-minute stroll into the city centre. The Barangaroo dining district and the International Convention Centre are each a 15-minute walk away.

Little National Sydney, Wynyard

Fledgling Australian brand Little National has arrived in Sydney, promising affordable luxury to savvy travellers. The key innovation is the Japanese-style accommodation – the rooms are modest in size, but the hotel's high ceilings and great natural light ensure you won't feel cramped. On-site amenities include a fitness centre by Technogym and a rooftop bar and lounge. Instead of a restaurant and room service, the hotel encourages you to order food to the front desk using your preferred delivery app.

Little National rises above Wynyard train station in the city centre, a stone's throw from Sydney's major office towers and close to the shopping of Pitt Street Mall. It's a 10-minute walk to The Rocks historic precinct and neighbouring Circular Quay, and Barangaroo is about five minutes away.

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Martin Place

Singaporean operator Fullerton took over the handsome heritage building in Sydney's central Martin Place that formerly housed The Westin Sydney and recently opened The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, which caters to both business and leisure travellers. Each of the 416 rooms features an impressive array of creature comforts, from Nespresso machines to top-of-the-range tablets, while downstairs The Bar has quickly become a recognised meeting spot. 

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

If you're in Sydney on business there's no better location than Martin Place. Holiday visitors will find The Fullerton convenient too, with the pick of city shopping a few minutes' walk away and Circular Quay less than 15 minutes on foot.

Farther out

For those who prefer to be outside the city centre, consider the following two properties:

Veriu Green Square, Alexandria

A 10-minute drive from Sydney Airport, Veriu Green Square brings sophisticated apartment-style accommodation to the rapidly evolving Green Square precinct, which straddles parts of the inner-city suburbs of Beaconsfield, Zetland, Alexandria, Rosebery and Waterloo. The 144 guest rooms feature kitchens, coffee machines and space to spread out and work, while the shared amenities include a gym and bar plus extensive business facilities.

The hotel is about halfway between the airport and the city centre, and is close to the parks and hidden-gem restaurants of Redfern and Alexandria.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood

This upscale property in the Inner West suburb of Burwood recently joined the InterContinental Hotels Group stable. The Crowne Plaza Sydney Burwood offers the chic rooftop Skye Bar, a snazzy restaurant serving wood-fired and charcoal-roasted fare, and characterful guest rooms featuring potted plants and marble bathrooms.

Burwood, a 30-minute drive from central Sydney and with a regular train service to the city, is home to a thriving Asian foodie scene. Head to Burwood Chinatown, a slick alleyway development on Burwood Road, near Railway Parade, to find more than two dozen hawker-style eateries offering plenty of options for dinner.

Useful links

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