Shangri-La Sydney

Shangri-La Sydney sits in Sydney CBD, one of those discreet upscale property additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: within an easy walk of the city centre, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write…

Shangri-La Sydney sits in Sydney CBD, one of those discreet upscale property additions that travellers tend to bookmark before the rest of the city catches on. What gives the place its edge is the address itself: within an easy walk of the city centre, a detail that consistently shows up in what guests write afterwards. Rooms feel polished; the touches travellers mention most are reliable wi-fi, an in-house restaurant and a small spa, and the comfort feedback has been consistently flattering. Service tends to read as attentive without being overbearing in guest write-ups, which usually counts for more than one would expect. With well over 8,900 reviews on the books and a strong average, the reception from guests does most of the talking here. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €231 a night, which lands as a middle-of-the-road option for the city. Whether Shangri-La Sydney is the right fit depends on the trip, but it earns a place on the comparison shortlist for Sydney more often than not.