Darling Harbour, United States
Conveniently located in Sydney's Central Business District; walking distance to Chinatown
Clean studios and suites with kitchenettes and some balconies
Buffet breakfast serves hot and cold dishes (for a fee and available via room service)
Fitness center with gym and (for a fee) personal training
Indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub
Business center with five versatile event rooms
Free Wi-Fi available throughout
Valet parking and concierge service
Express check-out and 24-hour reception
Breakfast not included in all room rates
Bland, generic decor in rooms
No restaurant or bar
A three-pearl chain hotel in Sydney's Central Business District, Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney is conveniently located between Darling Harbour and Chinatown. The 101 studios and suites feature expected amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars, plus kitchenettes and some balconies. Breakfast is served in the mornings (for a fee), and there are no other restaurants on-site. Additional features include a gym, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna as well as business center and five event rooms. Overall, the hotel is clean and pleasant, but rooms are bland and generic. Another business focused chain hotel in the area to consider is Novotel Rockford Darling Harbour, with the popular Pumphouse Restaurant and Bar.
Scene
Chain hotel, with an elegant lobby
Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney provides a dependable and simple chain hotel stay. The lobby is large, with light tiled flooring and rather grand columns leading up a central staircase to the first floor. Wallpaper with a floral motif and huge white light fixtures look elegant. One on 1 Restaurant, where the buffet breakfast is served, resembles a typical chain hotel breakfast room. It's a large room with patterned carpet flooring and simple seating layout. The indoor swimming pool is housed in a medium-sized room along with the hot tub; there's a day and nighttime sky scene painted on the roof. While the hotel is aimed at business travelers, it seems to host everyone -- including families and couples.
Location
Centrally located in Sydney CBD, within walking distance to Chinatown
Situated in Sydney's Central Business District, Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney is conveniently located for both business travelers and tourists. It's a six-minute walk in opposite directions to both Darling Harbour and Chinatown. The hotel is a nine-minute walk from the International Convention Centre Sydney, which opened again in December 2016 after almost three years of renovations. It's a 10-minute walk to the center of the CBD, where the major shopping area is located. The Australian Museum is a 13-minute walk or five-minute drive from the hotel. The Sydney Opera House and historic The Rocks both take about 12 minutes by car. Taronga Zoo and Bondi Beach are each a 20-minute drive away. The Town Hall train and bus stop is a four-minute walk from the hotel. The Sydney Airport takes 16 minutes by car, or about 20 minutes on public transport.
Rooms
Simple studios and suites with kitchenettes
The 101 studios and suites at Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney are pleasant, with a contemporary and generic apartment feel. They have light wood furniture, light carpeted flooring, gray sofas with patterned cushions, and white and gray curtains and linen. Rooms are spacious, and include a lounge and work area. Room types vary in size and configuration, including Studio Room, One-Bedroom Suite, Business Class Suite, Two-Bedroom Suite, and Accessible Room. All include kitchenette, minibar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TV, work desk, air-conditioning, safe, phone with international calling, and free Wi-Fi. Select rooms have furnished balconies. En-suite bathrooms are spacious and look modern with white subway tile. Bathrooms include walk-in showers, hairdryer, and toiletries. An iron and ironing board is provided.
Features
Buffet breakfast (for a fee), fitness center with indoor swimming pool, and business center
Radisson Hotel and Suites Sydney includes many of the features commonly found in Radisson hotels around the world. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the on-site One on 1 Restaurant, or the meal can be delivered to rooms. The breakfast includes a variety of hot and cold dishes, but it's not included in all room rates. Lunch and dinner aren't served at the hotel. There's a fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment; personal training sessions are available. There's also an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. The business center includes a personal computer, telephone, and printing facilities, as well as five versatile meeting rooms that can be kept separate or merged into one large room. Extra services include express check-out, valet parking, concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange, and 24-hour reception. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.