The first time I stayed at Swissotel Sydney in 2007 was a bigger thrill than my most recent trip in June 2009. I was very much looking forward to staying there this trip based on my last stay, but I liked the hotel better when it was newer because it seemed cleaner. My husband and I agreed that the chairs in the Crossroads bar in the lobby needed serious reupholstering. The dirty arms and obvious spilled food/drinks on the chairs actually made me feel grossed out to sit in them.

I do still like the room.s Well, I actually think the bathrooms are the best part of the rooms for the full length tub and cool Swiss design. The spa has a very nice menu, but I decided I'd rather spend my money on new clothes than spa treatments. My husband and I agreed that our flatscreen TV was too small to actually watch from the distance of the bed. In summary, the Swissotel is a very nice place, but it just seems some details have been overlooked, and for the same price, I question if you could find a nicer, more updated place. That said, the Marriott near Hyde Park costs more per night, and my husband and his colleagues agree that Swissotel is a better value - a nicer place for less money.

If you want to shop, then I would recommend Swissotel because it's by the QVB, Myer and David Jones. But if you want to sightsee, then I am very fit (work out daily) but quickly tired of the walk to the Circular Quay, and I preferred the Mantra, even if it wasn't as clean or stylish.

As this was my 5th trip to Sydney, I was looking for some "off the beaten path" suggestions for restaurants and things to do from the concierge. I found the concierge completely useless, and that I could have done a better job myself! They are still recommending the same restaurants they told us about in 2007! And, on a Sunday night at 9 when we needed dinner, they told us about 1 restaurant, which we'd already eaten at and did not like. If we weren't willing to go there, they said nothing else in Sydney would be opened! Pardon me?! Even I could list a few places. My husband and I went for a walk and found a few choices of places that still had kitchens open.

They best part of staying at Swissotel Sydney is the style / decor and closeness to shopping.
The worst pary of staying here is the useless concierge, long walk to Circular Quay, and furniture that needs updating.

Stayed at the Swissotel Sydney for 3 nights over the Queen's B'day long weekend - got a great deal 3 nights for the price of 2. It was only for the Classic Room, but wow what a room!
The room was really big, with a king bed, desk and lounge chair. And the bathroom was amazing! There was a separate shower (the best shower ever according to my husband!) and bath and all the usual amenities.
We had a view of Sydney Tower from our room, ok granted you had to crane your neck a bit to see the top, but we usually get a view of another building, so it was a nice change!
The staff seemed really nice, we didn't try out the restaurant or get room service, so can't comment on that.
The location is really good - just around the corner from the monorail station and a block away from Town Hall train station.
The only thing we can fault the hotel on is that the curtains don't block out the light, My husband is a really light sleeper and the first ray of light usually wakes him up. They really should get block out curtains.
Overall though a wonderful stay, will definitely return when in Sydney next :)

I stayed with my family last May and I've been around the world but this stay has been memorable. The service was excellent and Staff was polite and helpful. Rooms are comfortable and roomy, clean surroundings and the bar is nice. Reception area is efficient and the Concierge are lovely they are most helpfull in evry way!!! The hotel is in the heart of the City and I would definetly come back and stay here next year.........

Well Done Swissotel.

My boyfriend took me on a romantic getaway to celebrate my birthday. Swissotel left a good impression. I would definitely come back and stay here !! the concierge service really impressed us the most, no difficult task that they could not handle .

i would highly recommend to stay here .