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The Langham, Sydney

89 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia (show on map)

The Langham, Sydney, is an elegant sanctuary tucked away in the historic Rocks district. Housed behind a stately Georgian-style façade, this boutique hotel offers a peaceful retreat that feels more like a private, opulent residence than a busy city hotel. It is well-regarded for its refined, old-school hospitality, including the brand’s signature afternoon tea service which remains a guest favorite.

One of the hotel’s most impressive features is its subterranean 20-meter indoor pool. The space is atmospheric and serene, featuring a vaulted ceiling and a massive, artistic mural of Bondi Beach that transports you to the coast while remaining protected from the elements. It’s a unique, tranquil escape that feels worlds away from the nearby urban bustle.

The interior design leans into a classic, residential aesthetic with rich mahogany furnishings, plush velvet seating, and curated art. Each room is notably spacious by city standards and features thoughtful touches, such as private balconies and large sash windows that allow for plenty of natural light and glimpses of the western harbour.

Its location in Millers Point is ideal for explorers. You are within a short walk of iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay. Whether you’re heading toward the world-famous Sydney Opera House or wandering through the historic cobblestone streets of The Rocks, the hotel serves as a perfectly positioned, sophisticated home base for your Sydney stay.

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“I love the opulence of this hotel, and love staying here. This exclusive colonial-style property, a 10-minute walk uphill from The Rocks and 15 minutes from Circular Quay, is a turn-of-the-20th-century beauty competing for top-hotel-in-Sydney honors.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Sydney.

Fodors review:

“More English country manor than inner-city hotel, this gorgeous property feels like a decadent, luxurious sanctuary.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Sydney.

Forbes review:

“Serene, refined, opulent, The Langham, Sydney is a hidden gem located in the Rocks, Sydney’s most historic neighborhood. Capturing the classic elegance of yore, this hotel’s luxe details and intimate setting make for a stylish hideaway.”

Telegraph review:

“With in-house pastry chefs, a Roman bathhouse-style pool, pampered-pooches programme, decadent spa, views of Sydney Harbour, and the largest hotel rooms in the city, a stay at The Langham is an indulgent thing, indeed.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 3rd in Sydney


This an aggregated guest review rating of The Langham, 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 guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

91.83 %

Ranked 3rd 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
Andrew

11 April 2026

The best hotel in Sydney

The Deluxe Harbour King room is one of the best rooms in this hotel. The view shows Darling Harbour, ferries on the move, cruise ships berthing at White Bay wharf, people running and cycling around the harbour foreshore, especially fantastic sunsets. It is spacious, clean and comfortable. The new restaurant, The James, is fantastic as well. We ate dinner there and the food is quite special. We have stayed here countless times and the staff look after us, even though they don't know us. We only recognised Steve at the Observatory Bar, who is a star, at this hotel. We had laundry done this visit, always happy with the result. Check in and out is very professional and courteus. Loved our stay. We enjoyed using the swimming pool and the gym.

This is our favourite Sydney Hotel for good reason. We do feel that acknowledgement of long term customers like us, should be recognized and we should be welcomed back on every stay and there should be something they could add to our names, so it could happen. We are asked each time, if it is our first time in the hotel. Return customers would feel better to know they are appreciated.

5.0
Philip

10 April 2026

In these troubled times I felt I’d moved into a second home. Nothing was too much trouble. I will return!

It made an aged single traveller feel like a king

Nothing

5.0
Wietske

9 April 2026

Just lovely

The location and friendly personal staff

Nothing

5.0
Steve

7 April 2026

Fabulous hotel in a great location with wonderful helpful staff

Great room , fabulous staff who were super helpful

Nothing

5.0
Marie

6 April 2026

A beautifully furnished hotel in a perfect location with views across the bay.

Perfect location and the fact that the hotel had some rooms with a terrace/balcony with a bay view.

We had room service one night and whilst the quality of the food was good it was tepid at best and some of it was quite cold.

5.0
Lynne

5 April 2026

Exceptional

Large room with water view. Excellent location. Attentive, kind, knowledgeable staff.

5.0
Janice

25 March 2026

The staff were excellent, we loved the great location, breakfast and opulence.

The location and beauty inside

5.0
Jane

23 March 2026

Style, comfort & old world charm combine with dedicated young staff & brilliant city location

We were greeted by a charming young porter, Ayman, like we were old friends. He later cheerfully brought our bags to the room, a stylish & spacious junior suite overlooking Barangaroo and water views with a passing parade of ferries, jet cats & other craft. Super comfy beds with heavenly pillows were just the tonic. Full points to front desk staff - Zeke whose wit & professionalism was the perfect welcome while Jay eased our departure & chased down our errant cab. A perfect weekend break. We'll be back.

We informed housekeeping that our room could be now cleaned after we had overslept & not been ready when the initial housekeeper arrived. We were advised a supervisor would be informed but at day's end it was not done. No disaster as a late check provided us with fresh towels. We also had quite a delay with the cab service to the hotel. Admittedly it was early Monday morn but perhaps the provider may need some competition :)

5.0
Nadia

22 March 2026

Indulgent and sumptuous

The location was perfect for both the rocks and Barangaroo. The breakfast was delicious and the variety of items was amazing considering we arrived at the end of the sitting. The staff were very attentive, even late in the evening and the room was delightful. The spa is fabulous and again the staff were very attentive.

It would have been lovely to stay another day to really enjoy all the facilities but was a little pricey. I would love to go back again!

4.5
David

19 March 2026

Fabulous

Beautiful room, classy place

4.0
Mark

19 March 2026

Very good

Large open hallways, spacious rooms, very peaceful zero noise pollution from the other rooms or staff, bed and pillows were comfy,

The Gym was lacking

4.5
Lars

19 March 2026

The best about the hotel is the staff. Everyone is really looking after you at all times. Even little things get done im

It has charming vibe and a good location

There is nothing bad about it. Maybe the breakfast could have little more varieties. But the breakfast was overall still very good.

5.0
Ian

18 March 2026

Stylish hotel in perfect location near The Rockd

Location and style

Nothing

5.0
Tatiana

17 March 2026

Gorgeous hotel perfect for a special stay

Beautiful hotel with excellent service and well located at the top of the Rocks, near Barangaroo metro and restaurants. Room and facilities were stunning with small touches such as hotel branded Dyson hairdryers to make it feel really special. Everything was spot on.

Breakfast service was painfully slow when ordering items not part of the buffet and for coffee

5.0
Emily

8 March 2026

Exceptional

Lovely staff. Spacious clean rooms

N/a

5.0
Phil

8 March 2026

Best stay ever. Loved, loved, loved it!!

This was the most serene, exceptional hotel experience ever. Best in central Sydney.

This hotel was sheer perfection.

4.0
Samantha

6 March 2026

Stunning but room rate was still too high

Stunning rooms and facilities

Failed to reply to my cost queries

5.0
Cindy

6 March 2026

This is my go to venue for a relaxing weekend

Location. Not over crowded. Friendly staff

4.0
Scott

4 March 2026

Very good

Location and facilities.

Price

4.5
Hamish

4 March 2026

Elegant spacious hotel in a secluded central location

This si a beautifully maintained hotel in a secluded location, but still relatively close to the city

It is slightly isolated when it comes to good food options but that is fine and a nice walk to everything (unless it s raining)

5.0
Juniyati

28 February 2026

Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, good location

None

5.0
Micci

27 February 2026

Exceptional

Perfect as always

5.0
Louise

17 February 2026

Calm, comfortable luxury

Comfortable, clean, beautifully appointed, probably one of the nicest hotels we have stayed at. Stylish but not pretentious made for a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. Wonderfully generous sized room and bathroom well furnished. Very happy staying at this hotel.

4.0
Michael

13 February 2026

Always good and the staff are always lovely

Room

No mini bar in the room anymore, losing its status quickly for me now with the clear cost reductions happening, only 4 pillows on the bed instead of 6, minimal towels in bathroom……

5.0
Michael

11 February 2026

Calm, professional and engaging staff (who really look after you) set in a great location.

Elegant, comfortable and stylish in a great location

Nothing

5.0
Coxall

2 February 2026

Hidden treasure in millers point.

Stylish, smelt good, lovely staff that greeted me whenever I passed. Amazing pool.

Couldn’t really fault it tbh

4.5
Helen

1 February 2026

Luxurious & beautiful hotel

Excellent location, beautiful hotel , great customer service, stunning overall

4.0
Daniel

22 January 2026

Excellent

Excellent location! Beautiful hotel, with welcoming staff.

Cleaning could’ve been a little better, but still an enjoyable experience.

4.5
Ian

22 January 2026

Great

Room Bed Location Staff

4.5
Shevaun

20 January 2026

Fabulous harbour-side stay

Fantastic location and view. Staff were fabulous - warm, charming and professional. Kids robe and slippers for our daughter were a thoughtful touch.

Nothing!

5.0
Elaine

19 January 2026

Welcomed by porter with umbrella so I did not get wet. Great service

Great room(Delux) bed amazing so large and comfortable. The feel of the hotle is vey old world charm yet modern facilities. Bar great cocktails amazing. Staff very friendly and welcoming. We used the pool and spa which was very nice.I will definitely stay again. Thanks

5.0
John

18 January 2026

Superb hotel

Service, pool and room were all elite.

Location is not absolutely prime

5.0
Robert

16 January 2026

It exceeded our expectations in every way!

The staff was extremely helpful getting us a room for an early checkin and upgrading our accomodations. The suites we stayed in were spacious and well furnished. The location is teriffic in the Rocks. We like staying in a smaller low rise hotel.

Nothing

5.0
Luisa

13 January 2026

Highly recommended

Old world kind of charm New York vibes. Very chic hotel I love it.

I love the whole vibe with the hotel feels very homey and staff are lovely

5.0
Penelope

11 January 2026

Exceptional

We love the Langham Always perfect!!

Literally nothing

5.0
Christopher

10 January 2026

Exceptional service and wonderful pool

Friendly, attentive and efficient staff and a wonderful pool with beautiful lighting and a star themed ceiling

5.0
Natasha

8 January 2026

Exceptional

Decor, style, comfort and location were awesome

4.5
Wayne

7 January 2026

Stunning hotel

Beautiful hotel

No bath robes and shower gel container was empty, which concierge rectified promptly.

4.0
Masoumeh

1 January 2026

Great stay

Location Boutique hotel cozy

Needs upgrade A bit outdated

5.0
Gregory

31 December 2025

Sensational

Everything

Nothing it was perfect as always

4.0
Irene

30 December 2025

Good

Decor and location

The air conditioning was too much difficult to control

5.0
Dagher

28 December 2025

Whether it was for 1 night or more, the Langham made our stay exceptional and special

The service from all the staff was exceptional. The room location was perfect and the bed was super comfortable! Absolutely spotless. We couldn't help but leave feeling so special after the amazing treatment from all staff at The Langham. We had the opportunity to use the Day Spa and it was definitely an experience worth returning to.

That we couldn't stay longer! We only stayed one night but would absolutely stay longer.

5.0
Young

26 December 2025

Exceptional

Thank you to the doorman for helping us with our luggage. We really appreciated the assistance.

5.0
Blaise

25 December 2025

Awesomeness!!!

The pool, the room and the pillow menu!

Nothing

4.0
Denise

23 December 2025

Very inviting, comfortable establishment with professional helpful staff. Wud stay here again

Didn't have breakfast. I was under impression hotel would have restaurant facility for evening dinner. Little disappointed this was not the case but this can be attributed to my lack of research. The bedroom was extremely comfortable and staff professional, approachable and very helpful

It maybe that a evening dinner restaurant facility has been previously deemed not a priority at this particular location.

4.5
Tracey

21 December 2025

The staff were excellent and I thoroughly enjoyed a well earned break.

It’s location, the bar, my room and the view! I ate breakfast on the verandah overlooking Barangaroo. It was lovely

Nothing. I will return

5.0
Camila

19 December 2025

Amazing stay!

Everything! The rooms are beautiful, big and comfortable. The bed is just sooo good it hugs you to sleep. But best of all was the service. Best hotel service I had in a long time. Our room was always perfect and tidy. Great indoor pool as well.

5.0
Linda

18 December 2025

Another relaxing stay at my favourite hotel

Everything was perfect as usual. From the fragrant lobby to the comfortable beds. The staff are welcoming and friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

5.0
Agnieszka

18 December 2025

Perfection in every aspect!

Everything was perfect!

5.0
Lu

16 December 2025

Truly looked after me love that they take dogs and was overall just very satisfied with my experience recommended to any

Charming decor very chic and understated while still being comfortable really felt the air of a five star hotel

Absolutely nothing I can complain about

Hotel facilities

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Pet basket
  • - Pet bowls

Business facilities

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

Food & Drink

  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Special diet menus (on request)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Tennis court (additional charge)
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Spa and wellness centre
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Steam room

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

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station

Pool and wellness

  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - 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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