Location. The Westin Sydney is on Martin Place in the city's central business district. Surrounded by upscale shops, theaters and nightlife, the hotel is two kilometers from the Sydney Opera House, Circulay Quay and Darling Harbour. Hotel Features. Representing the present and the past, The Westin Sydney is part of the redevelopment of the historic General Post Office built in 1887. The ultra modern lobby offers contrasts in dark and light and a large, blue hued mural on the upper walls. The hotel is a combination of the modern Tower Wing and the restored General Post Office, or Heritage, Wing. The Heritage Conference Center includes eight meeting rooms, two ballrooms, and a business center. Mosaic Restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine under natural light provided by a large glass atrium skylight. The Bar and The Lounge serves light fare, cocktails and afternoon tea. The hotel health club includes an indoor pool, steam rooms, a fitness facility, yoga and aerobics classes and massage.
Guestrooms. The Westin Sydney has 416 guestrooms on 31 floors, with most rooms in the modern Tower Wing. Tower rooms include floor to ceiling windows and a décor of gleaming stainless steel, aquamarine glass and neutral fabrics. Heritage rooms offer high ceilings, antique window treatments and a classic décor style. Amenities include Westin's signature Heavenly Beds with thick mattresses, all white bedding and down blankets. Rooms also include high speed Internet access, CD and DVD players and direct dial phones. All rooms are nonsmoking.
Expert Tip. The Sydney Explorer Bus offers a great way for travelers to orient themselves in Sydney. The buses operate at 18 minute intervals from early morning to early evening and stop at about 25 attractions during their one and one half hour circuits. Tickets cost US$28 for adults and US$14 for children from four years of age to 16 years of age. Health club fee AUD$20 (US$17.50) per day Winter Weekend Special Promotion: Guests who book a minimum 2 night stay for travel in a Tower Superior Room on weekends only from June 6, 2008 through August 31, 2008 will receive free breakfast for 2. This offer is valid only for guests traveling on weekends only for June, 2008 through August, 2008 and applies only for stay in a Tower Superior Room. Please contact hotel for more details.
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Photo Gallery - The Westin Sydney
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| Map - The Westin Sydney |
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Amenities / Additional Information - The Westin Sydney
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- Coffee or Tea Maker
- In House Dining
- In House Bar
- Children Allowed
- Data Ports
- Meeting Rooms
- Business Center
- Mini Bar In Room
- Hair Dryer
- Car Rent Desk
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| Check In: |
3 p.m. |
| Check Out: |
11 a.m. |
| Year Opened: |
1999 |
| Floors: |
1 |
| Rooms: |
416 |
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Area Attactions - The Westin Sydney
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Area Attractions:Syd 0 MiBondi Beach 05 MiBotanical Gardens 00 MiCircular Quay 00 MiDarling Harbour 00 MiGosford 47 MiManly Beach 13 MiMuseums And Galleries 00 MiNorth Shore 03 MiParramatta 20 MiStar City Casino 00 MiTaronga Park Zoo 00 MiThe Gpo Clock Tower 00 MiThe Rocks 00 MiThe Sydney Opera House 00 Mi
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Driving Directions - The Westin Sydney
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From Sydney Kingsford International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 kilometers.
Getting there. Taxis are the most practical method of transport to the hotel.
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