The Four Seasons Hotel Sydney stands as an iconic landmark at the edge of Circular Quay, perfectly positioned between the historic Rocks district and the bustling Central Business District. Originally built in 1982 and rebranded as a Four Seasons in 2002, this 34-story property remains a cornerstone of Sydney’s luxury hospitality scene, offering some of the most sought-after views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
The hotel’s architecture is defined by its light-filled atrium and a dramatic grand staircase that links the lobby to the upper levels. Inside, you’ll find a curated collection of over 100 contemporary Australian artworks, giving the space a distinctly local and residential feel. A standout feature is the hotel’s outdoor pool—the largest of its kind in the city—where guests can relax on the sundeck after a day of sightseeing.
For those interested in local culture, the hotel is perfectly placed for exploration. You can take a short walk to the Museum of Contemporary Art or wander the cobblestone laneways of The Rocks, home to artisan markets and some of the country’s oldest pubs. The proximity to the ferry terminals at Circular Quay makes it incredibly easy to hop on a boat to Manly Beach or other harbour destinations.
Whether you are enjoying a cocktail at the award-winning Grain bar or waking up to a panoramic view of the harbour, the hotel provides a seamless blend of modern elegance and historic charm, making it a premier home base in Australia’s most famous city.
Expert reviews
“The Four Seasons Sydney has a great location in The Rocks, a vast lobby, rooms with vistas and the largest heated outdoor hotel pool in the city. And unbeatable beds and bedding.”
“A true five-star property located in the epicentre of Sydney’s tourist precinct showcases uninterrupted views of her crown jewels: the harbour, the bridge and the house. The highest level of service, fine dining, elegant décor and a hip whisky bar seal an already excellent deal.”
What guests liked
- Harbor views
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
22 June 2026
I'LL STAY HERE AGAIN
The staff where friendly and helpful all of the time we were on the property. They call us when the room was ready for check in which helped us plan our day.
21 June 2026
Exceptional
Fantastic views and great service with some special touches celebrating a birthday
21 June 2026
We stayed at the 4 Seasobs
The view was spectacular..! The service was amazing. Pricing for both the room and room service was a little over the top but hey, it’s located in the centre of circular quay so can be expected.
The bath tub in the premium suite that we stayed could’ve been a little larger but other than that, no really major concerns.
21 June 2026
Exceptional
Great location and service. Spotless and comfortable rooms.
21 June 2026
Fabulous
The views were stunning and the bed comfortable. The staff were lovely at Check IIn and Check Out. The room was well appointed with a mini bar, bathrobes and slippers.
21 June 2026
Very nice
Most especially the warm greeting on arrival
Close to everything
21 June 2026
Exceptional
Great location, great food and great staff
Nothing
20 June 2026
Amazing
The room size, bathrooms were great, view was amazing, staff were helpful and friendly
Room service menu cold have more options for food
19 June 2026
Gorgeous view of harbour. Worth every cent.
The view was unreal! The staff were all so accommodating and helpful. The amenities were clean. I loved it. I will definitely be back!
That my stay was too short!
17 June 2026
Very good
The restaurant selections are not up to other hotel standards
17 June 2026
Relaxing
Great staff great location
Room a little small expected a bit more for the delux king sweet
16 June 2026
Our usual stay. The only hotel we stay
The location. The staff. The room. And most importantly the breakfast!
15 June 2026
Exceptional
Everything, handy to amenities
13 June 2026
Great stay, magnificent views of Sydney harbour
The bed was the most comfortable I have ever slept in
The free coffee and croissants in the morning at the lobby were suboptimal and not at the level of the rest hotel experience. It is most important that you make the freebies wonderful otherwise it is like cheating.
13 June 2026
Outstanding
This is a first class hotel two minutes walk from Circular Quay.
13 June 2026
Loved it
Breakfast was good and so was the location.
13 June 2026
Loved my stay here. Very clean and great location
Everything
Nothing
13 June 2026
Great location and good service from the staff.
Great service from the staff. Excellent view over Circular Quay. Room service and turndown was a nice addition.
Nothing!
13 June 2026
Exceptional
Every thing
12 June 2026
Exceptional
A beautiful hotel with exceptional staff. The service is always amazing!
12 June 2026
Sensational location, staff and facilities
Room was great and the view was incredible. Such a great location and exceptional staff and service. Would highly recommend and I will surely be back in the future!
12 June 2026
Good location. A nice hotel. Excellent service. Just love it
Love it
Nothing
12 June 2026
Exceeded Expectations
The location was great for us and the staff were all very helpful, and so nice to deal with
11 June 2026
Wonderful exciting Sydney at its best hosted by the hotel
It was magnificent
Nothing to dislike
11 June 2026
As good as Sir Stamford was, top location.
Location perfect, room very clean good staff excellent we didn't avail ourselves of breakfast bit expensive when their are two of you staying four nights.
Cost of Breakfast
11 June 2026
Great view and perfect location for walking around to attractions.
Great view of the harbour. Walking distance to attractions. The rooms are very comfortable.
I could hear noise from other rooms and the lift lobby, seems the doors are not quite sound proof.
10 June 2026
Exceptional
Location, staff and cleanliness
Parking cost is high
10 June 2026
Very impressed with room, bed, staff and hotel amenities. Great location
City room, great view! Bed and pillows where amazing, so comfy. Room in general was perfect, with every thing you need. Room service and staff where amazing, could not have asked for a better place to stay. Location is hard to beat, nice bars and restaurants at your doorstep. Only a very short walk to the bridge and harbour.
We arrived during Vivid festival in the afternoon, was hard to get into the parking as roads where blocked, reccomend to arrive earlier next time
9 June 2026
Exceptional
Clean
Clean and a friendly staff
8 June 2026
Wonderful
Hotels location and service
8 June 2026
Staff super helpful and hotel was superb
Location was ideal and room was very comfortable
Nothing
8 June 2026
Well located, great view, was great for a couple.
I thought that the location was really well located, right in Circular Quay where it was convenient to reach by train but also walking to see the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. We asked for a full harbour view room and was given one. The room was clean, spacious and came with all the amenities. When we asked for recommendations and help from the concierge they were very helpful and friendly.
This is absolutely a personal preference but I found the beds to be too soft.
8 June 2026
Exceptional stay at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney! Truly impressed with both the property and the staff!
I like everything about the hotel - from the convenient location to the amenities, staff and service. This is an exceptional hotel that truly cares about their guests and makes every effort to pamper and take wonderful care of their guests.
Nothing that I dislike. The hotel is wonderful in every way.
8 June 2026
overall it is a good and pleasant stay experience.
the hotel location is extremely strategic- near public transport ( circular quay) or even walkable to the CBD area. the lounge 32 service is good and friendly. the staffs are friendly and helpful.
the quality of breakfast is not up to my expectation. There is room for improvement on the food's taste.
8 June 2026
Relaxing and very Enjoyable
The room as always was great with a superb view over the Harbour and Opera House. It was a club room and we enjoyed the breakfast etc in the Club lounge.
8 June 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location. Great breakfast. Attentive staff
7 June 2026
Exceptional
City view
Pillows
7 June 2026
Exceptional
Location, location, location. And wonderfully welcoming and comfortable.
7 June 2026
Amazing felt very spoilt staying here
Very close to all of the CBD Sydney the staff are all amazing and super friendly and go out of their way to make sure you are happy and comfortable.
I have no faults just praise for this Hotel
6 June 2026
Exceptional
High end hotel with Perfect location for the waterfront and ferries, great people,
6 June 2026
Very good
It’s old and the gym is very small
6 June 2026
Perfect place to stay to explore Sydney.
Great position near circular quay. Beautiful view of the opera house from our window. Had a lovely lunch at the restaurant.
6 June 2026
I was allowed 2 hours extra to checkout as my cruise ship was departing in the evening. Thank you .
Nice city view room . Comfortable bed .
6 June 2026
Thank you for taking extra care for our special occasion
Excellent service convenient location and cleanness was perfect
Nothing
5 June 2026
Fabulous
spotless, comfortable and quiet. Easy access to for doing the touristy walks
Beds too soft but ok Expensive for a night
5 June 2026
Exceptional
Staff very friendly and helpful and the view from the room was fantastic..Great hotel.
Roomservice forgot to replenish my mini bar
4 June 2026
Lovely, comfortable
Location, amenities, clean
3 June 2026
A Dream Come True
Luxury, Exceptional Service, Incredible Views and Wonderful Location
3 June 2026
Very good
The staff Housekeeping was fantastic.
We booked a partial harbour view which we had but it was really more of a view of the highway
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Pet basket
- - Pet bowls
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
- - Concierge service
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa & wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Fitness
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
Entertainment & family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Outdoors
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Face masks for guests available

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22 June 2026
Awesome