The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is a prominent fixture in Sydney’s central business district, housed in a striking 32-story building that has been a part of the city skyline since 1989. Its prime location near the harbour makes it a favorite for travelers wanting to be right in the middle of the action, sitting just a short stroll from the water’s edge.
The hotel is well-known for its practical elegance and connection to local heritage. A highlight for many guests is the Customs House Bar, which is located on-site and traces its roots back to 1846, offering a historic pub atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the hotel’s modern interior. The property also features an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center, providing a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing.
Its positioning is truly unbeatable for exploring the city. You are within easy walking distance of iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the historic Rocks district, with its famous sandstone laneways and markets. Whether you are heading out to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or catching a ferry from Circular Quay to explore further afield, the hotel serves as a highly convenient home base.
For those who enjoy fine dining, the hotel’s Silvester’s restaurant is a popular spot, focusing on modern Australian cuisine and seasonal produce. With its blend of upscale comfort and proximity to everything that makes Sydney famous, it remains a go-to choice for both business travelers and tourists alike.
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
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 June 2026
Nice to be back in a hotel on circular quay
Staff were very generally very helpful and wanting to be so. Reception on arrival was very good.
Close to Circular Quay.
Bed comfortable and clean.
Restaurant on site
We were there in June and the hotel, whilst not cold, felt chilly especially in the dinning room.
No hand shower in the shower cubical just over head.
21 June 2026
overall great location and price just the parking and room service was a let down.
great location, staff where super nice to the kids. for the price its great!
didn't like the minimum room charge for room service when you just want to order one things. Parking was disappointing $110 a night is a joke to be honest.
21 June 2026
Excellent 10 out of 10
Close to every thing fantastic staff great accommodation
Clean and very well maintained
18 June 2026
Good hotel for business and sightseeing.
The location is good.
It is rather expensive.
17 June 2026
Here’s a short, polished summary you could use: I had a wonderful five-star stay at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel a
We recently stayed at the Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay over the King’s Birthday long weekend and had an outstanding experience from start to finish.
The location is simply unbeatable, within easy walking distance of Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, The Rocks, and many of Sydney’s most iconic attractions. It made exploring the city incredibly convenient and enjoyable.
The hotel itself was immaculate, with spacious, comfortable rooms and excellent facilities. The beds were very comfortable, ensuring a great night’s sleep after busy days sightseeing. The views and atmosphere perfectly complemented our Sydney getaway.
What truly stood out was the exceptional service provided by the staff. Every team member we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely welcoming. Their attention to detail and commitment to guest satisfaction made us feel valued throughout our stay.
Breakfast was excellent, offering a wide variety of fresh and high-quality options to suit all tastes. The overall standard of cleanliness, hospitality, and comfort exceeded our expectations.
Thank you to the entire team for making our long weekend so memorable. We would not hesitate to stay here again and highly recommend Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay to anyone visiting Sydney.
A truly five-star experience.
15 June 2026
Perfect location for visitors and locals alike.
Check in was great, room was available well in advance of when we expected it. All staff friendly. Room was fine, clean and comfortable.
Nothing too bad. The restaurant was quite busy for breakfast and supper, but it was a very busy weekend so understandable.
14 June 2026
Great stay not sure about value for money
Great location staff were excellent
Bathrooms dated
Casting did not work
14 June 2026
Overall a good experience. The breakfast was great
The location was excellent
It was a bit dated
14 June 2026
Would stay again
Great location. Friendly staff.
Little pricey, but given location I can see why.
14 June 2026
Cute city stay
Great location
Room was a bit smaller than expected
13 June 2026
Always enjoy staying here
We have stayed a few times and have enjoyed every trip. The service is great, buffet breakfast is fantastic and you cannot beat the location in the city. Kids loved the pool and the beds were very comfy too. Great dining options downstairs - a fantastic all-rounder hotel that always suits our family's needs.
12 June 2026
Perfection - coming back 28 June
The location, the room, the facilities and the staff are a delight
9 June 2026
Great play to stay and walking distance to opera house and Sydney harbour bridge
Great location
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8 June 2026
Convenient location, clean, comfortable and excellent staff
Location and facilities
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7 June 2026
Perfect location close to public transport, excellent facilities, pool, sauna, massive breakfast included snd Harbour Br
Location was excellent, views of Harbour Bridge, fabulous breakfast jnclued,
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7 June 2026
Perfect location for a quick weekend away.
The location was perfect for a quick trip to VIVID. The longe access was excellent and was very useful as we had three people in one room so there was no real room to just sit for tea etc so we used the lounge area numerous times during our stay.
My booking was incorrect on arrival they had a single occupant when I had booked for three people so our room wasn’t able to accommodate three adults so they had to set up another bed. I had to request additional towels and coffee mug - no big deal. They also didn’t have the lounge access on my booking. They fixed everything and addressed error so it wasn’t a problem but just inconvenient that the booking was incorrect on their system and I’m unsure if the error was booking.com or the Marriott.
7 June 2026
Our stay was great it was the third time we’ve stayed at the Marriott
Clean, staff are friendly & it’s in the most convenient area to everything
Nothing.
6 June 2026
Close to everything
Everything
Property was all good
6 June 2026
This my new dedicated place to stay when in Sydney Perfect to early arrival for cruise and visiting
The facilities are perfect and the staff wonderful to deal with
I had to leave,
5 June 2026
Great location but no view as indicated when booking
Location
I had booked a harbour view room but my window looked out on a large construction site! If I stood in the corner next to the window I did catch a glimpse of Sydney Harbour Bridge but truly not a true view. Somewhat disappointed for the extra one pays.
3 June 2026
Comfortable stay with a great Opera House view.
Probably one of the best locations to stay in Sydney. All the staff were friendly, buffet breakfast was very good and the room was very comfortable with a great view over Circular Quay and the Opera House from level 27. Accommodated a super early check in. Recommend to stay here at least once when you tavel to Sydney!
Pool could have been a couple degrees warmer.
3 June 2026
A wonderful place to visit the precincts of Sydney Harbour
We came to see Vivid and the location was brilliant for that purpose.
No complaints at all
3 June 2026
Easy destination for exploring that part of Sydney. Lots of casual eateries in the area.
Location is very good for exploring the harbour, the gardens, art galleries and anything by ferry
we really like the comprehensive breakfast buffet.
2 June 2026
lovely stay thankyou for making our stay and our celebration so special once again :)
always clean, friendly staff and accommodating and great location
would prefer to have 2 towels each or at least a. larger bath towel size please
2 June 2026
Perfect, would definitely stay again
Very clean, and so accommodating, and the view was amazing
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1 June 2026
Fabulous location. Professional, friendly staff.
Friendly, efficient staff. Fantastic location. Spacious rooms. Great breakfast.
The bed was very uncomfortable. Sagged in the middle and absolutely needs to be replaced.
1 June 2026
Comfortable hotel and tourist friendly place.
The room was comfortable for 2 adults and 2 children. Wonderful view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from my room. It is a perfect place for tourists as it provides easy access to transportation to many tourist places. Walking distance to all major tourist attractions.
The breakfast buffet needs to improve. I stayed at the hotel for 8 days, and eating the same food every day was a damper. The food was bland and didn't cater to Asian travellers.
1 June 2026
Incredible the staff went above and beyond to make the weekend memorable and would def come back
Unbelievable location location was everything due to being in Sydney for Vivid, The staff went above and beyond to make us comfortable and looked after , The welcome drink on arrival to the check out
Highly recommend to everyone and would def book again
Indoor pool could of been hotter was a little to cold
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
Miscellaneous
- - Breakfast takeaway containers

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26 June 2026
Great location and lovely atmosphere.