Hyatt Regency Sydney

Hyatt Regency Sydney occupies a large tower at 161 Sussex Street, positioned between the CBD and Darling Harbour, close to the International Convention Centre Sydney, Cockle Bay Wharf and the Star casino precinct. As one of the largest hotels in the city by room count, it is geared heavily toward conferences and events, with an extensive ballroom and meeting-room floor that regularly hosts large-scale business functions. Guest rooms are arranged as standard Guest Rooms, Regency Club Rooms with lounge access, and a range of suites; rooms on higher floors on the harbour-facing side look out over Darling Harbour and, on clear days, toward the Anzac Bridge, while lower and city-facing rooms face the CBD skyline. Dining includes Sailmaker restaurant for modern Australian and seafood-focused menus and a lobby lounge and bar for casual all-day dining. The hotel has an outdoor pool deck and a fitness centre, both useful additions for a hotel positioned mainly for business travel. Its location a short walk from Darling Harbour's aquarium, Chinese Garden of Friendship and Tumbalong Park also makes it workable for families and leisure travellers wanting proximity to Darling Harbour's attractions without paying CBD five-star rates. Service is oriented around efficient handling of large groups and conference delegates rather than boutique personalisation, and the hotel's scale means public areas can be busy during major convention periods at the adjacent ICC Sydney.