Expert reviews
“It’s among the best of Sydney hotels. Owners spent millions renovating the rooms in 2011, giving them a more modern feel . Staff are helpful and genuinely eager to debrief you on your day or assist you in planning your itinerary for the next one.”
What guests liked
- Circular Quay
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine establishment is rated five-star for its high level of hospitality excellence and the presence of modern and state-of-the-art facilities in the hotel premises. The hotel is located at 30 Pitt Street in the Central Business District of Sydney where it offers the best in hospitality services.
The hotel offers a great view of the city skyline and a commanding view of the beautiful and famous Opera House. The luxury hotel features a day spa and an indoor pool; these two provide the ideal relaxation option for guests in the hotel.
The hotel is located close to a number of tourist attractions in the city and offers proximity to several landmarks in the city.
The Sydney Opera House is just a 10-minute walk away from the hotel while The Rocks is about a 5-minute walk away from the hotel. The Museum of Contemporary Art is also a 5-minute walk away from the hotel.
The Royal Botanic Gardens is a 15-minute walk from the premises of the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel.
The hotel offers the best value for money.
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, air conditioning and a comfy sofa. The rooms also come with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as a shower and bathrobes.
The lounge/bar area is the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
29 January 2026
Busy cruise ship passenger hotel in fantastic location with modern, comfortable rooms
Location close to circular key, ferries, opera house and Royal Botanic garden’s.
Sprawling lobby and restaurants, busy and confusing.
28 January 2026
Highly recommended
It is a very old hotel, but the rooms are spacious, hotel has been very well facilitated and maintained. Bathrooms were clean. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Checking in and out was also quite smooth.
My mum left her insulin in the bar fridge. When we returned to the hotel 3hrs later, we were told the bar fridge was empty, then the manager came out and said nothing was found in the fridge, but they are going to check again. It was eventually located. I would expect such hotels would have a lost property procedure. Clearly it was not followed. We were not contacted about the insulin when it was first found and therefore the insulin was not stored properly.
27 January 2026
Great hotel
This stay we were in a different room and it was much better, maintained and everything in working order. We enjoyed watching fireworks from our room.
Bedding isn't the best however everything else was great this stay.
26 January 2026
Great location for a cruise
The executive lounge is a brilliant idea
I loved everything
25 January 2026
Wonderful place
Rooms were good but the little touches made the place special.
The pool was too cold 🥶..
25 January 2026
Great and would definitely stay there again.
Location absolutely perfect for what we were doing in Sydney. Barbara on reception was wonderful and so helpful.
Power point in bathroom didn’t work.
24 January 2026
A classic hotel with a very successful playbook.
Location is excellent. Our room was lovely and the staff at check in were terrific. Very clean and quiet.
The hotel is looking a tad tired and feels very old school “American” corporate. The restaurant staff look stiff and follow a script.
24 January 2026
Wonderful welcoming staff. Clean and very comfortable. Nice central hotel to stay.
Fabulous welcome by lovely staff. Easy check in. Wonderful staff assisting with baggage. Location close to everything- central for walking. Beds were really comfortable.Facilities clean.
Nothing could have been better for our experience.
24 January 2026
Fabulous stay here would recommend!
Fantastic hotel in a perfect location, great facilities with helpful staff & good breakfast. Would stay again!
23 January 2026
Very good
Just a proper hotel. 4 stars and not 5 but more than adequate.
23 January 2026
Excellent location. Great views of the Opera House.
Excellent breakfast. Staff was very cordial. Location was close to everything. Excellent sta
Bathroom had some mold and are older.
22 January 2026
Location was great.
Beds were comfortable and location was great. Indoor pool great for the kids.
22 January 2026
Very good
Very good location - close to Circular Quay and shopping area
Long queues for breakfast, very expensive valet parking
21 January 2026
Great location, clean room and helpful staff!
The location was excellent! The hotel was very luxurious and the room was spacious and comfortable. Great view! The staff was very attentive to our needs.
It was great.
21 January 2026
perfect
all fine thank you
all good
20 January 2026
Great Location to go to Sydney
The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is a great choice for travellers who want to stay right in the heart of Sydney. The location is excellent, within easy walking distance of Circular Quay, the Opera House, The Rocks, and public transport. The staff are friendly, professional, and always willing to help, which makes the stay pleasant and comfortable. The rooms are clean and well maintained, though some areas feel slightly dated compared to newer hotels. Facilities such as the gym, pool, and breakfast options are good, adding to the overall experience. While it can feel busy at times due to its central location, the convenience and service make it a reliable and enjoyable place to stay.
Bathroom is quite old and the smell of the carpets is quite unpleasant.
20 January 2026
Would definitely stay here again- location was great and the staff very nice
Location and amenities
It would have been nice to have a microwave.
19 January 2026
Very good
Location is great. Close to the ferries, harbour bridge, opera house, etc.
Facilities in the room seemed dated, e.g., tiles in the bathroom, shower, etc. I had expected better from Marriott.
19 January 2026
Exceptional
Everything went well. We arrived after long overnight flight. Barbara at the front desk was able to get us a room quickly. The room was great...clean, comfortable, and spacious. We chose this hotel because we have stayed there before. It is close to the things we like to do and has easy access for transportation.
Nothing! Everything was great.
19 January 2026
Will return
Bed was super comfy and room clean
Nothing
18 January 2026
Super hotel to stay at
Exceptional service and quality of food. Rooms were well maintained.
18 January 2026
Very good
Location and service were very good
I found the bed too firm and mattress very uneven
18 January 2026
Exceptional
Location and service
17 January 2026
Location, location, location, well presented, what a motel should be.
Staff were fantastic, helpful and friendly. Facilities were great. the room met our expectations. The position could not be better.
There was nothing that needed improving.
17 January 2026
Very good
The staff were very helpful and very welcoming. The hotel was in a great location and the ambience was excellent
There were no negatives to our stay
17 January 2026
Perfect spot if going on a cruise 5 min walk to cruise terminal
Great locations
17 January 2026
Great friendly staff, excellent food in the restaurant and a lovely atmosphere
Good
Nothing
17 January 2026
Very good
Location
17 January 2026
Wonderful and Very close to the Cruise Terminal
I loved the executive lounge that now when I come to Sydney for a cruise I will stay here due the location being so close to the passenger terminal and its flat unlike the hotels near The Rocks which are on an incline
I couldn't fault anything however the price could come down a bit as i don't feel its very high end hotel like some of the others around the area due to the hotel being stuck behind a building impeding its view of the harbour
16 January 2026
Exceptional
Location to cruise terminal
Very busy reception
16 January 2026
Look forward to staying there again
Location excellent - within walking distance to the Opera House
All good
16 January 2026
We had a lovely stay and were very grateful when our flights were canceled because of a cyclone up
We loved the location to everything including the lite rail whitch we used a few times We loved the bed size and lovely sheets we liked the quietness in our rooms we liked the lounge dining room for drinks and finger food all of the starf were very helpful and friendly
No toilets on the dining room level, I am a blind person and I had to walk down 3 lots of stairs to get to a toilet and not a disability friendly toilet, this is not appropriate in this day and age there should be a disabled toilet on the ground/dining room floor
15 January 2026
good
staff service is good
there is no teeth brush or shave blade in the bath room. there is no type C charger.
15 January 2026
We had a lovely time thank you
The location
Nil
15 January 2026
Very good
Very good location close to cruise terminal.
14 January 2026
Terrific, we will be back this year.
It's a fantastic location for a "mini break". Easy for transport (Circular Quay) direct links to/from airport and the light rail stop. We used the light rail maybe 20 times in a few days. Room, bed and view were what i was expecting.
Nothing to not like, the venue lived up to our expectations.
13 January 2026
Exceptional
Great staff, great location and great breakfast.
13 January 2026
Loved it. suited my needs perfectly.
Bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. Excellent location, walkable to all main areas. Highly recommend this hotel and I will definitely stay there again.
13 January 2026
Very good
Location was great
Nothing
13 January 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location. Room was clean and comfortable.
13 January 2026
Comfortable. Great location .
Close to circular quay
12 January 2026
Beautiful city fabulous location would highly recommend Circular Quays as a place to visit
Friendly welcoming staff and excellent location
Nothing not to like We didn’t make the most of the hotel because we were out and about as it was a short stay
12 January 2026
Marriott at Circular Quay
Location is close to everything 10/10
The hotel.is positioned close to everthing, close to the turest attraction as well as the tram and train station make traveling relatively easy. Staff are friendly, waiting time at check in and resturant not short but also not too long.
12 January 2026
Fabulous
Location, room was large and comfortable.
More parking to be available - the parking station next door was full.
11 January 2026
Excellent stay as always highly recommended hotel for staff, cleanliness and locality
The hotel is central to Circular Quay <5 mins walk and therefore central to all transport to get you around the city to the airport and other areas including Luna Park - 5 mins on the ferry. The hotel is maintained to a high standard and as you would expect from a Marriott is friendly.
Be careful to ensure that you take a room with included breakfast especially if you have a large party. I normally do and missed this time because I did not pay attention and at AUD 52 per person for a buffet breakfast it adds up fast when there are 5 of you staying. For children the buffet is excellent and you can fill up for a full days exploring :-)
11 January 2026
Was very comfortable and great location. Room could use a renovation
Location
Dated room decor
11 January 2026
Amazing staff and location
Fantastic location. Very friendly and helpful staff! Loved every minute 😊
11 January 2026
Good before cruise
We stayed here before Celebrity cruise and it’s great place to stay before. Walking distance to the ship. And also close to all attractions of Sydney
All was good
10 January 2026
Fabulous
Excellent location. Clean and comfortable room. Beautiful breakfast
Waiting times for a table at breakfast
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kids' meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Lockers
Activities
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Indoor pool
- - Indoor pool (all year)
- - Fitness
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers

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29 January 2026
Excellently looked after at a busy time with cruise ships folk in and out daily !!