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Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

199 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia (show on map)

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

CNN review:

“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.”

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Guest rating

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 9th in Sydney


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What guests liked


Value for Money

88.97 %

Ranked 9th in Sydney


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Kohler

22 June 2026

Awesome

Beautiful entrance

Nothing

5.0
Michael

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.

5.0
Nigel

21 June 2026

Exceptional

Fantastic views and great service with some special touches celebrating a birthday

4.5
Harry

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.

5.0
Landon

21 June 2026

Exceptional

Great location and service. Spotless and comfortable rooms.

4.5
Rachael

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.

4.0
Chris

21 June 2026

Very nice

Most especially the warm greeting on arrival

Close to everything

5.0
Nicholas

21 June 2026

Exceptional

Great location, great food and great staff

Nothing

5.0
Stephanie

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

5.0
Stephenson

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!

4.0
Peter

17 June 2026

Very good

The restaurant selections are not up to other hotel standards

5.0
Nadeine

17 June 2026

Relaxing

Great staff great location

Room a little small expected a bit more for the delux king sweet

5.0
James

16 June 2026

Our usual stay. The only hotel we stay

The location. The staff. The room. And most importantly the breakfast!

5.0
Diane

15 June 2026

Exceptional

Everything, handy to amenities

4.5
Konstantina

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.

5.0
Shirley

13 June 2026

Outstanding

This is a first class hotel two minutes walk from Circular Quay.

5.0
Mark

13 June 2026

Loved it

Breakfast was good and so was the location.

5.0
Bobbi

13 June 2026

Loved my stay here. Very clean and great location

Everything

Nothing

5.0
Rosemary

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!

5.0
Sanjeshni

13 June 2026

Exceptional

Every thing

5.0
Monica

12 June 2026

Exceptional

A beautiful hotel with exceptional staff. The service is always amazing!

5.0
Angela

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!

5.0
Diah

12 June 2026

Good location. A nice hotel. Excellent service. Just love it

Love it

Nothing

5.0
Esmae

12 June 2026

Exceeded Expectations

The location was great for us and the staff were all very helpful, and so nice to deal with

5.0
Winsome

11 June 2026

Wonderful exciting Sydney at its best hosted by the hotel

It was magnificent

Nothing to dislike

4.5
Ronald

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

4.0
Andrew

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.

5.0
Jennifer

10 June 2026

Exceptional

Location, staff and cleanliness

Parking cost is high

5.0
Luke

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

5.0
Aracelie

9 June 2026

Exceptional

Clean

Clean and a friendly staff

5.0
Lyn

8 June 2026

Wonderful

Hotels location and service

5.0
Tighearnan

8 June 2026

Staff super helpful and hotel was superb

Location was ideal and room was very comfortable

Nothing

4.5
Christine

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.

5.0
Sharon

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.

5.0
Chee

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.

5.0
Anne

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.

4.5
Terry

8 June 2026

Fabulous

Excellent location. Great breakfast. Attentive staff

5.0
Melanie

7 June 2026

Exceptional

City view

Pillows

5.0
Treena

7 June 2026

Exceptional

Location, location, location. And wonderfully welcoming and comfortable.

5.0
Tanya

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

5.0
David

6 June 2026

Exceptional

High end hotel with Perfect location for the waterfront and ferries, great people,

4.0
Beatriz

6 June 2026

Very good

It’s old and the gym is very small

4.0
Anne

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.

4.0
Carmelita

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 .

5.0
Dominic

6 June 2026

Thank you for taking extra care for our special occasion

Excellent service convenient location and cleanness was perfect

Nothing

4.5
Graham

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

5.0
Holzbauer

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

4.5
Craig

4 June 2026

Lovely, comfortable

Location, amenities, clean

5.0
Debra

3 June 2026

A Dream Come True

Luxury, Exceptional Service, Incredible Views and Wonderful Location

4.0
Wan

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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