Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Name of hotel

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Year opened

1982

Last refurbishment

The hotel has undergone multiple refurbishments since opening. Most recent renovation projects include the new Lounge 32 executive club opened on level 32 in late December 2016, a new modern Australian restaurant Mode Kitchen & Bar on the ground floor, and the September launch of a new multi-million-dollar Grand Ballroom.

Neighbourhood

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is situated in the historic Rocks precinct, by Circular Quay in the heart of the CBD. The hotel features views of Sydney Harbour and its icons – the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The city’s main street – George Street – is the hotel’s address, surrounded by Sydney’s main shopping, business and dining precincts and attractions.

Walking distance to:

The hotel is set on the harbour side of The Rocks, just metres from Circular Quay, Sydney Harbour and major shopping, business and dining precincts. Many of Sydney’s key attractions are within walking distance, such as Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Tower; while famous Bondi Beach is only a 20-minute drive and Manly Beach is a 20-minute ferry trip across the harbour.

Size and style:

The hotel has 531 rooms and suites across 34 floors, containing a blend of contemporary furnishings and fixtures with classic design features, as well as sweeping views of the city, Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House.

Guest profile:

Guests include business and community leaders, VIPs and famous faces, staycationers and special occasion guests celebrating milestones such as their anniversary or wedding day, and many guests on their first visit to Australia.

Family friendly:

Yes -the hotel offers multi-room suites and interconnecting rooms, babysitting services, complimentary amenities such as cribs and baby equipment, personalised assistance from the Concierge who can recommend family-friendly activities, and special amenities for the kids. For children 18 years of age and younger occupying the same guest room as their parents or guardians, no additional fees are charged. There is also a children’s menu available 24 hours a day via room service.

Airport transfers:

The hotel can arrange a private transfer or limousine directly from Sydney International Airport, which is about 30 minutes away.

You need to know:

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is one of the best luxury hotels in Sydney, and prides itself on delivering flawless service and a memorable travel experience. The hotel offers Sydney’s largest outdoor hotel pool, a Concierge team bearing the famous Golden Keys, and some of the best views available in Sydney of the harbour.

On-site dining and drinking facilities:

Mode Kitchen & Bar: delivers uncomplicated yet memorable modern Australian dining for lunch and dinner daily, with simple dishes executed using impressive techniques and the freshest ingredients. Italian-born Sydneysider Francesco Mannelli heads up the kitchen, drawing on more than two decades of experience in some of the best restaurants in Australia and Italy, including the past 10 years in hatted Sydney restaurants. Mode features a stunning central bar serving classic cocktails, luxe banquettes, lounge and dining areas with a design inspired by the 1920s.

On-site facilities:

Parking

Yes, guests can make use of daily valet parking for A$69 per day with unlimited in and out privileges. Casual parking rates are also available for visitors spending a shorter time at the Hotel, charged at A$29 for up to one hour and A$49 for one to four hours.

Pool

The hotel has the largest heated outdoor hotel swimming pool in Sydney. It features a separate jacuzzi, with cabanas and lounges on the deck. During the warmer months, guests can enjoy a poolside snack or beverage at The Cabana cafe and bar on the pool terrace.

Gym

The hotel’s fitness centre offers free weights, medicine balls, weight-training machines and cardiovascular machines, each with its own personal television. Personal trainers, sauna and steam rooms are also available.

Spa

Endota Spa offers a range of all-Australian treatments, delivered within down-to-earth, calming and friendly eco-modern surroundings. In addition to massages ranging from soothing relaxation and remedial massages to hot stone options, the Dermalogica, Glycolic, HydroPeptide and Hydro-microdermabrasion treatments are popular.

Concierge recommends:

Jorge Sousa, Chief Concierge and long-time member of Les Clefs d’Or (the Golden Keys Society) recommends going to the markets, such as Sydney Fish Market for fresh seafood and The Rocks Markets for a melting pot of food, fashion and souvenirs. One of Sydney’s favourite attractions, BridgeClimb, has seen more than 3 million climbers scale the catwalks and ladders – Jorge recommends a sunset climb for amazing views over the harbour and city at dusk. All of these activities are just a short walk from the hotel.