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BLUE Sydney

5.0 of 5
6 Cowper Wharf Rd, The Wharf at Woolloomooloo, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia (Formerly W Hotel) (City East)
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BLUE Sydney
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

My wife and I spent only one night after our wedding day, we arrived a bit late but the front desk staff check us in quickly. We love the lobby bar, it is so beautiful and unique. Large and quiet room with a massive bathroom, come with modern room amenities. It's a great experience and won't hesitate to recommend :)

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

Service If you aren't familiar with the area it is a bit hard to tell where you are supposed to park as there isn't an entry as such. I just pulled up at the front (double parked) and staff came straight out to valet park our car ($40). Check in/check out was efficient. WaterBar service was friendly but very slow.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

The building and location are great. A minute or so to the botanic gardens and a very pleasant 15 minute to all the best touristy bits of Sydney. The nearby restaurants, particularly those on the wharf, are very nice if pricey. Unfortunately we stayed on a Saturday night, when there was a reception in the bar area. Noise travels very... More

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Kildare, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

large room with big bed overlooking marina and sydney skyline. location is in upmarket part of sydney, 15 mins walk around botanic gardens to opera house. lovely italian cafe across road for breakfast.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for two nights having stayed with friends in Sydney. Great place to relax and unwind. Very helpful staff. Strange licensing laws due to the fact there are residential apartments also in the complex so no late night cap. But this is only two days a week. Great choice of restaurants on the same pier with the ability to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

When we first walked into the hotel my wife and I had to stop to take in what we were seeing.The hotel was once an old wool shed which has been transformed into a really beautiful hotel that's quirky different. The ambiance as soon as you walk in to the reception area is fantastic, massive open area, low light and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

The building is stunning, the preservation of the Wharf's history is obvious. The room was split level with 1.5 baths, but due to the bar the noise level at night was high. I would recommend it if you needed to be in the area (which we were), but something needs to happen to minimise the noise.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

Travelling Overseas and still would like to have your Masala Omelette for breakfast made to perfection ?? Want to stay a stone's throw away from Russell Crowe's Residence ?? Want to hit the night spots and naughty Kings Cross ?? The Hotel is situated in the midst of all the action one can imagine at Sydney. Fantastic Rooms, views, F&B... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

We stayed here over christmas and the New Year of 2012-13 and found it to be an excellent hotel. The staff are all very, very friendly and helpful. The manager, concierge, front-of-house, valets, room service and cleaning staff were always helpful and friendly - probably a reflection of the standards demanded by the Taj Group. Australia is not a particularly... More

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Perth, Australia
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138 helpful votes 138 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

We stayed for one night on our return from Sydney. Check in staff very friendly. Room spacious and inviting with a great bath. We loved the location, we were able to walk into the city from the hotel and then onto Darlinghurst and near a lovely park as well. Breakfast had some good healthy options. We enjoyed our stay and... More

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What travelers say

  • Opera house(18)
  • Great location(14)
  • Hotel bar(6)
  • Valet parking(6)
  • Circular quay(5)
  • Room service(4)
  • Next morning(3)
  • Well worth(3)

Additional Information about BLUE Sydney

Address: 6 Cowper Wharf Rd, The Wharf at Woolloomooloo, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia (Formerly W Hotel)
Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City East
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Romantic Hotels in Sydney
#28 Luxury Hotels in Sydney
#30 Business Hotels in Sydney
#54 Family Hotels in Sydney
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A boutique property with the reliability, consistency and attentive service of a major business hotel. Each of BLUE’s 100 Guest Rooms, including 33 stunning Loft Rooms, retain the authenticity and charm of the historic wharf building while providing the latest in modern luxury and accommodations. Each room features unique characteristics of the original heritage-listed wharf, modern decor and a view of either the eclectic Woolloomooloo Bay Village or the sensational Sydney Harbour foreshores. Recent Awards- 2012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 9 in the Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in Australia in the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards- 2012 BLUE Sydney features at No. 11 in the Top 25 Trendiest Hotels in South Pacific in the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards- 2012 Conde Nast UK, GOLD LIST includes BLUE Sydney - 2011 Australian Hotels Association award for Excellence – WaterBar, BLUE Sydney- 2010 Conde Nast Readers Choice Award selects BLUE as the ‘Top Hotel in Oceania’- 2010 World Travel Awards London – BLUE Sydney awarded ‘Australia’s Leading Boutique Hotel.’ ... more   less 
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Blue Sydney Hotel Sydney
Sydney Blue Hotel
w Hotel Sydney

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