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Shangri-La Sydney

176 Cumberland Street The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, 2000
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Shangri-La Sydney enjoys the most coveted position on Sydney Harbour. The unparalleled views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House enhance the glamour of this destination hotel. Nestled in the historic Rocks District, the contemporary hotel features 564 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, reflecting the vibrant hues of the harbour and beyond. Horizon Club on level 30 is Australia's most sophisticated guest lounge. The finely-decorated space boasts soaring, 13 metre-high windows spanning four floors and offers 270 degree views. Shangri-La Sydney offers upto 20,000 square feet (1858 sq meter) of flexible meetings spaces perfect for any type of conference groups, exhibitions, gala dinners & incentive groups. Altitude restaurant takes dining to new heights. Nowhere else in Sydney will you find an award-winning culinary experience with such extraordinary, all-encompassing views of Sydney Harbour's glittering jewels. Blu Bar on 36 serves creative cocktails by talented bartenders presiding over a sleek space brimming with Sydneysiders and visitors alike, as the city glistens below. Chi, The Spa is the perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil, urban, drawing inspiration from ancient Asian healing and wellness philosophies to create a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. Let the breathtaking beauty of Sydney envelop you in its magic at Shangri-La Sydney.

Venue Details

ChainShangri-La Hotels
BrandShangri-La City Hotels
Built2001
Renovated2014
Total meeting space19,678 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms564
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
• Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2024 • Shangri-La Sydney, Recommended, Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners, 2024 • Top 3 Favourite City Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure, 2023 • Shangri-La Sydney, Recommended, Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners, 2023 • Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2023 • Business Hotel, Highly Commended, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2023 • Meetings and Conference Property, Highly Commended, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2023 • Altitude, Best Restaurant, Australian Hotels Association (AHA), National Awards for Excellence, 2023 • Altitude, Restaurant of the Year, NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, 2023 • Altitude, 3 Glass Rating, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2023 • Altitude, Experts' Choice Award, Experts' Choice Awards, 2023 • Marketing Talent of the Year, Highly Commended, NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, 2023 • Meetings and Conference Property, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2022 • Altitude, Best Listing of Australian Wines, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022 • Altitude, Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022 • Altitude, "2022 Experts' Choice Award", Experts' Choice Awards, 2022 • Shangri-La Sydney, "2022 Experts' Choice Award", Experts' Choice Awards, 2022 • Altitude, 3 Glass Rating, Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022 • Top 5 Best City Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure, 2022 • Highly Commended, Best Day Spa and Health Club, Awards for Excellence, Tourism Accommodation Australia, 2022 • Highly Commended, Best Marketing Campaign, Awards for Excellence, Tourism Accommodation Australia, 2022 • Altitude, Best Restaurant, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence, 2022 • Recommended by Forbes – 2019 • Recommended by Forbes – 2018 Recommended by Forbes - 2019 Recommended by Forbes - 2018

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible
Business services
  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Oct 01 - Nov 30Feb 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Sep 30Apr 01 - May 31Dec 01 - Dec 27Jan 03 - Jan 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Jul 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
19,678 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,411 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
3,552 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,454 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
850
Seating capacity
800
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
7,411 sq. ft.
95.8 x 75 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
750
-
488
750
720
400
-
450
80
3,498 sq. ft.
47.6 x 75 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
320
45
216
300
320
180
-
180
60
3,552 sq. ft.
47.4 x 75 sq. ft.
14.8 ft.
350
45
216
350
350
200
-
180
60
1,679 sq. ft.
64 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
200
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200
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1,775 sq. ft.
67 x 26.2 sq. ft.
8.9 ft.
180
--
180
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400 sq. ft.
28 x 45 sq. ft.
7.1 ft.
100
36
50
98
98
51
36
56
42
602 sq. ft.
28.7 x 21.3 sq. ft.
7.1 ft.
40
-
30
40
40
27
-
24
-
700 sq. ft.
28.7 x 24.6 sq. ft.
7.1 ft.
40
21
30
40
40
27
18
24
24
426 sq. ft.
72.6 x 21.6 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
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120
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
564
Single (1 bed)
447
Double (2 beds)
80
Suites
38

Location

Getting Here

The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Sydney International and Domestic Airport and a 15 minute drive or train to the city’s central business district. There are numerous options to reach Shangri-La Sydney, from the airport. Guests can choose between hotel limousine pick-up, taxi and train. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive to the hotel from the international airport. During peak hours, it takes a minimum of 40 minutes to reach the hotel. Taxis are available directly outside the domestic and international terminals. The one-way cost for a taxi on a metered fare is approximately AUD 50 to AUD 60. The Airport Link is located directly beneath the International T1 and Domestic T2 and T3 terminals. The train services city stops, including Wynyard Station and Circular Quay Station which are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. We recommend getting off at Wynyard Station, as the walk to the hotel is much easier for guests with luggage from this stop.
Distance from airport 14 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( A$65.00/day )
Street parking

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Shangri-La Sydney Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Shangri-La Sydney's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Does Shangri-La Sydney have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Shangri-La Sydney and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Shangri-La Sydney's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf

Health and Safety

Were practices at Shangri-La Sydney developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NSW Government, Australia
Does Shangri-La Sydney clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, https://www.shangri-la.com/group/shangrila-cares
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