Overlooking Hyde Park, this sophisticated hotel is 1.6 km from the Sydney Opera House and 2.4 km from Sydney Observatory. 
The refined rooms (with city or park views) feature desks, WiFi (fee), flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Club rooms and all suites provide access to a lounge with free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites also add Bose sound systems, and most have private balconies.