It's not ALL about harbour views. Okay, it's mostly about the views, but other location factors come into play in a city with such traffic and transport issues. Choose your base wisely and you'll have the time to enjoy the city.
The Medusa Hotel
Quirky, stylish dog-friendly Medusa is a converted Victorian townhouse in Darlinghurst, Sydney's gallery and boutique district. Rooms are vividly, individually decorated ... more
The Establishment
This place is near-perfect, a 31-room boutique that, as they say, does exactly what it says on the tin; offers chic and comfortable lodging in a city location ... more
The Observatory
The Observatory is tucked away on a quiet side street near the historic Rocks district; behind its stately Georgian facade is one of Sydney’s most elegant hotels ... more
The Park Hyatt
Arguably the most impressive hotel in town — which, when combined with its scenic and utterly central location, makes for high occupancy and rates to match ... more
Sydney Hilton
Fresh from an AU$200m makeover, a modern business hotel the way they all ought to be: prime central location, swanky guest rooms, state-of-the-art amenities ... more
CITY LIT: LOS ANGELES: Noir fiction casts a long shadow ... 
