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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

176 Cumberland St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia (show on map)

Expert reviews

Fodors review:

“Towering above Walsh Bay from its prime position alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this sleek hotel is the place for a room with a bird’s-eye view. North-facing rooms overlooking the water are the best.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Sydney.

Forbes review:

“Many hotels along Sydney’s harbor feature views of their spectacular surroundings, but none quite like Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. Towering 36 stories above Sydney Harbour, the Shangri-La stands alone in the city for the highest unobstructed views, boasting the largest windows of any harbor-facing hotel.”

CNN review:

“A modern Asian style focused on the Oriental blossom ties things together. A nice touch, but nothing tops sitting in your room and staring at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.”

Telegraph review:

“The Shangri-La distinguishes itself among the cluster of five-star chain hotels in Sydney’s Circular Quay, with its famous Level 36 bar and restaurant – one of the best spots in town for a drink or a meal with a view. All the rooms feature harbour views from enormous windows and have cosy window-seats.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 11th in Sydney

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All you need to know

Shangri-La Hotel is situated at 176 Cumberland Street in the Central Business District of Sydney where it offers the best in hospitality amenities and facilities to tourists and travelers looking to enjoy the best of Sydney. The hotel is strategically located close to the city financial, economic and entertainment hub which will make sure guests get the unique adventure they desire.

The hotel is rated five-star for its quality services, and it also offers excellent views of iconic places such as Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

The Shangri La Hotel offers luxury and stylish room options such as Executive Grand Harbour Twin, The Rocks Suite with Club Lounge Access, Premier Grand Harbour King, Executive Grand Harbour King and Deluxe Grand Harbour King. The hotel features room options with lounge access such as the Horizon Darling Harbour King with Club Lounge Access, Horizon Opera House City with Club Lounge Access and Executive Grand Harbour Suite with Club Lounge Access.

The hotel is about a 5-minute walk away from the Sydney Opera House while the Museum of Contemporary Art is about 300 m away from the hotel.

The rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, air conditioning and a comfy bed.

The hotel provides other services, facilities, and amenities such as concierge services, luggage storage, 24-hour front desk, airport shuttle, daily maid service and room service.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Nicola

8 June 2025

It was a nice stay.

Nice views. Walking distance to the Rocks and cruise ship dock.

Very expensive to eat, breakfast is not included with the room. Staff at the gym/pool were very snooty one morning.

5.0
Garry

8 June 2025

All good

All good

All good

4.5
Anna

7 June 2025

A real treat!

Great location to view Vivid Sydney and access to the Horizon Lounge was totally worth it

5.0
Earl

7 June 2025

Views

Harbour view

4.5
Karen

7 June 2025

Beautiful views

Fantastic hotel

I would always love complimentary breakfast when I travel.

5.0
Michael

7 June 2025

Check in was amazing, check out not so much. The explanation from the person that assisted with check out and handled th

Spacious and clean /tidy

Nothing

4.0
Andrew

7 June 2025

We had a great brief stay.

Absolutely fantastic room and really appreciate the upgrade we received to get it.

The Breakfast used to be a highlight but we found that in the Cafe Mix it was quite ordinary. It was much better when it was in the restaurant on the 28th floor.

5.0
Sue

7 June 2025

Stunning views, lavish rooms

Location and quality of the hotel. The room was spectacular and the staff amazing

We had to wait a long time for our room but when the manager saw us still waiting sorted the problem.

4.0
Supitha

6 June 2025

Great location, epic views.

Room was clean and spacious for a family with 2 small kids, great view

Breakfast buffet was a bit underwhelming - there was quite a line despite a number of free tables, and the staff were slow to replenish empty dishes and cutlery - wouldn’t recommend the breakfast.

4.0
Campbell

6 June 2025

I would stay here again

yes we were very comfortable

4.5
Paul

5 June 2025

Fabulous

The room offered a breathtaking view.

Our late arrival resulted in an unprepared room. Furthermore, upon returning from dinner, we observed that maintenance had been performed in our absence. I anticipated a higher standard of service from the hotel.

5.0
Darren

5 June 2025

First class in every way

Everything, location, immensities, staff all truly 5 Star

5.0
Anne

4 June 2025

Awesome hotel. Best club sandwich in Sydney.

Everything.

5.0
Jan

4 June 2025

Exceptional

Handy

Very little

4.5
Ramesh

4 June 2025

Fun Vivid stay with our little girl with all the hotel perks.

Big room, comfy beds, generous bathroom items and loved the gift of choccy;s and sparkling. Also the restaurant on the 36th floor was incredible!!

The carpet is a little old and the road facing room was a tad noisy.

5.0
Jeff

3 June 2025

Loved our stay, it was beautiful and comfortable.

Amazing views, fantastic staff, beautiful hotel room and very comfortable.

Just the in room dining menu which was app based. Found it hard to use.

5.0
Lyn

3 June 2025

Sensational

Everything was sensational

Nothing out room was perfect the location was great as we were there for vivid

5.0
Jackie

3 June 2025

Overall it was a fantastic stay

We received a complimentary upgrade to a higher floor.

It would have been nice if our beds were turned down

4.5
Melissa

3 June 2025

Perfect location for Vivid

Location. Staff

Bed size

4.0
Ryan

2 June 2025

Very good

Location

Waiting half hr to line up for breakfast

5.0
Janet

2 June 2025

A real treat for my 70 th birthday, bucket list staff

location was excellent, reception staff were absolute tops concierge were amazing

can't fault anything

5.0
Mary

2 June 2025

Perfect last night

Perfect for last night treat in Sydney

It was perfect

5.0
Sarah

1 June 2025

Luxury city break

Fantastic stay. Great room and view of the harbour and opera house. Breakfast was wonderful. Loved the cocktails in the bar.

5.0
Mette

1 June 2025

Amazing staff, rooms and view!!!!

The staff was absolute amazing! They kindly upgraded us to a room with the best view of the city we could have imagined. Breakfast was great! Something for everyone, big variety:)

The music at breakfast was a little loud for our taste but it was not a big problem:)

4.5
Creasy

1 June 2025

Lovely.

Fabulous views.

The gym was tired. A refresh needed.

5.0
Tabby

31 May 2025

amazing hotel

amazing views and staff were lovely

5.0
Nicole

31 May 2025

Outstanding place to stay for Vivid

Excellent location and so easy to get around the Rocks, Circular Quay and town. The staff offered exceptional service and our room was supposed to have an Opera House view and boy did it deliver! Wonderful view of Vivid from our room.

The walk up the hill from Circular Quay with our suitcases was short but note there’s a lot of stairs!

4.5
Jenny

31 May 2025

Fabulous

The view from the room was absolutely amazing.

5.0
Nikola

31 May 2025

Solid hotel

The staff were all super friendly! Room service was great. The buffet breakfast has a lot of delicious options.

The room felt a little worn out. The tv in the room was meh.

4.0
Julie

30 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the view was spectacular, the food amazing, staff were lovely and catered for all our ne

The view, the facilities and the staff

Bed and pillows could have been improved We booked for 3 people but was only catered for 2

4.5
Alexandra

30 May 2025

Wonderful Location, Excellent Rooms & Staff

Perfect location, spacious room, very friendly staff.

5.0
Arun

30 May 2025

Great Views.

Great location. Amazing Views. Excellent facilities.

Time takes for room service. Ordered a fork, and it took more than 30 minutes. Everything took 45 mins to an hour on average.

4.0
Anthony

29 May 2025

Very good

Clean, modern hotel. Nice pool

5.0
Rakesh

29 May 2025

100% recommended

Everything was Perfect

Nothing

5.0
Tamara

29 May 2025

Exceptional

Loved everything about our stay - wonderful staff great facilities beautiful views. Can't wait to return.

4.5
Sharon

29 May 2025

Fabulous

Paid a lot for a room with a view & was not disappointed

5.0
Antonio

28 May 2025

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Jennine

28 May 2025

Great night away with friends

The Horizon Club Lounge was amazing. The view was wonderful and the food, drinks and service were great.

5.0
Todd

27 May 2025

Fabulous! Can’t wait to come back.

We were so impressed with how helpful and friendly the staff were. They went above and beyond.

5.0
Jo

27 May 2025

Wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Sydney, and would always choose to have Club Access.

The location, the welcome, the view from our room and from the Horizon Lounge, which was fantastic value for money. The pool was quiet when we stayed so was very relaxing.

Nothing.

5.0
Gary

27 May 2025

Beautiful Hotel

Great location close to the Rocks and Harbour. Clean tidy classic luxury. Nice helpful polite staff.

I read some reviews moaning about walking a hill to get to hotel - unless you’re unfit or have health issues it’s not an issue. Likewise some moaned about dated facilities/rooms - not true - it’s a well maintained hotel in a classic (not dated) style. Reminds me of some wonderful hotels in Singapore and Hong Kong.

4.0
Joanne

27 May 2025

Pleasant stay close to harbour for our visit to Vivid .

Views from room were great. It was clean and close to harbour. Staff very friendly.

The noise from the intake filter as you walk n the door was noisy even with a/c off. Choice of pillows would have been appreciated as pillows were uncomfortable.

4.5
Bradley

27 May 2025

nice

the view

the rooms a little old but well maintained

5.0
Alice

27 May 2025

Exceptional hotel, incredible view overall it was a wonderful experience would stay again.

Incredible views and incredible views My 40th birthday welcome. Bathrooms clean

Reception staff need to be prompted to fulfill requested from booking. Original male check-in staff advised changes were made and they weren’t. Tried to change booking to split party up.overall check-in staff could have been more accommodating.

4.5
David

26 May 2025

World class room. Little food around…

Fantastic location but hard walking to anywhere. Hilly area…

Hard stairs climbing from the harbor back to our room…😅

5.0
Troy

26 May 2025

Beautiful, relaxing and well worth the stay

Location Beautiful views

Nothing

4.0
Glenn

26 May 2025

Very good

Very friendly and polite staff

5.0
Taylor

26 May 2025

Beautiful stay!

Staff are extremely accommodating, a beautiful stay.

4.0
Krishnachaitanya

25 May 2025

Very good

Not much options for in room dining

4.5
Jason

25 May 2025

Treat yourself !

Beautiful spacious room & bathroom. Amazing views of the harbour We loved that Benjamin sent us a bottle of Moët & Chandon, strawberries & the most delicious mini lamingtons, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. This was a lovely surprise & very much appreciated. Very comfy bed, pillows & luxurious bedding

We were on level 7. Next time I will request a higher level to get even more amazing views.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kid meals (additional charge)
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
  • - Fruits (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out
  • - Invoice provided

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Beauty Services
  • - Facial treatments
  • - Body treatments
  • - Body scrub
  • - Body wrap
  • - Spa facilities
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Foot bath
  • - Spa/wellness packages
  • - Couples massage
  • - Full body massage
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness/spa locker rooms

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment and family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
  • - Strollers

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming Pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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