Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Hyatt Regency Sydney? It’s one of those hotels that actually feels like it belongs in the city rather than just sitting on top of it. Walking up Sussex Street from Wynyard Station, you can’t miss the building – it’s got this solid, established presence that makes you feel like you’re somewhere important without being flashy about it.

The thing is, staying here puts you right in the thick of everything, but not in an overwhelming way. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from Darling Harbour (perfect for those morning runs along the water), and King Street Wharf is practically next door – honestly, the restaurant options alone make the location worth it. But here’s what I really appreciated: the hotel sits just far enough back from the main Circular Quay tourist chaos that you can actually get a decent night’s sleep. The rooms facing the harbour are obviously gorgeous, but even the city-view ones give you this great sense of being connected to Sydney’s energy without the constant ferry horns and street performers.

The lobby has this comfortable, lived-in luxury feel – you know, the kind where you can sit with your laptop and a coffee without feeling like you’re disrupting some pristine showcase. Check-in was smooth (they seem to have their systems down pat), and the staff actually knew the neighborhood when I asked about finding a good late-night pharmacy on George Street. What really won me over though was the attention to those little details that matter when you’re dealing with jet lag or long work days. The housekeeping team keeps things immaculate without being intrusive, and room service arrives when they say it will – honestly, you’d be surprised how rare that is. The fitness center is well-equipped and rarely crowded, especially if you hit it before 7 AM or after 8 PM.

Sure, it’s not perfect – the Wi-Fi can be a bit spotty in some of the harbor-facing rooms (probably all that glass), and like most CBD hotels, parking will cost you. But for the 8.2 rating it holds, that feels about right. This isn’t trying to be the flashiest hotel in Sydney, and that’s actually what makes it work so well. It’s the kind of place where business travelers feel comfortable, couples can have a romantic weekend without breaking the bank, and families don’t feel like they’re walking on eggshells. Plus, being on Sussex Street means you’re walking distance from the QVB for shopping, the Opera House for culture, and The Rocks for that touristy stuff everyone wants to do at least once. I’d definitely stay here again – it just makes Sydney feel accessible and manageable, which is exactly what you want from a good hotel.

Rooms

• King Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Twin Room with 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Twin Room with Harbor View with 1 twin bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Balcony and Harbor View with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Harbor View – Club Access with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio Suite with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Suite with Balcony and Harbor View with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Executive Suite with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Tower King Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Suite with Terrace with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• King Room with Harbor View – High Floor with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room – High Floor with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• King Room with Harbor View – Tower with 1 king bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Great stay!! – Yong from Singapore (9/10)

  Clean and neat. Easily assessable and walkable distance to cafes and food places.

• Very Good – Runqian from Australia (8/10)

  Location, cleaness, standard 5 star hotel. Not too fancy but has everything you ever wanted. Good location.

• Wonderful – Toni from Australia (9/10)

  Position, it was close to everything, Walk down to darling harbour and a short walk to Barrangaroo wharf. Breakfast was fantastic and room service was East to order and ame quickly

• Good – Rio from Australia (7/10)

  Good location

• Very Good – Michelle from Australia (8/10)

  Great location close to the city with Darling Harbour at your door step. Great, clean and spacious room. The bed was very comfy, Love the Executive Lounge in the evening. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

• Wonderful – Tu from Australia (9/10)

  Very good

• Very comfortable Good Breakfast – Mark from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Nice

• Excellent location with a variety of restaurants and a nice spa, but the room was spartan and the bed too firm – Christine from Australia (7/10)

  The location was excellent

• Wonderful – Melissa from Australia (9/10)

  Price location clean easy checkout

• Unfortunately we were ill for the days spent there so it wasn’t great especially for the price. – Derek from Ireland (7/10)

  Central

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