Holiday Inn Old Sydney
55 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
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55 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia
Located in the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbor Hotel (formerly Rydges Sydney Harbor) features a rooftop swimming pool offering views of Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. It offers modern rooms featuring a bathtub in an private bathroom. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a work desk. Each room offers tea/coffee making facilities and your choice of soft or firm pillows. Sydney Harbor is just 3 minutes’ walk from Circular Quay and the Museum of Contemporary Art. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge and Sydney Opera House are 15 minutes' walk away. Guests can relax in the spa pool, or enjoy the sun on the rooftop terrace. The 24-hour reception is located in a magnificent 8-story atrium with a glass ceiling. The Lobby Lounge and Bar offers café-style meals and an extensive range of Australian beers and wines. An a la carte breakfast is served daily in Playfair Terrace Restaurant.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Heating
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking
  • outdoor pool
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Sun Deck
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Convenience Store
  • Happy Hour
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Bike tours
  • Cooking class
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Room service available
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Valet parking (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Great location. 24 hr reception. Friendly staff
The rooms are tired and need renovation. The bathroom tiles/grout are stained and dirty-looking. Shower pressure was poor, and climbing into a bath to use the shower is unsafe.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location, close to cruise terminal
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Location
Price
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
No coffee making facilities or even vending machine for coffee
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was exceptional. Buffet breaky was good too.
Rooms were dated but was clean and comfortable.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was just a shame that there wasn’t a view of the harbour from the spa, otherwise it was all amazing!
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Beautiful area, cannot beat the views and the location! Perfect base for exploring. Staff were great and breakfast was delicious and generous! Pool was not heated and a lot smaller than the photos but we still had a great time enjoying the sunshine and views and playing in the water! Lovely spot to watch the city lights at night too! Beds were quite comfortable and black out curtains were great considering the sun comes up super early. It's an old building with a lot of charm, and the potentiao to be incredible, but it needs some good elbow grease...
The rooms were dirty - the ceilings, the carpets, the skirting boards all covered in a thick layer of dust. The shower bath was dated which would totally have been fine if it wasn't for the dirt on the tiles and walls. The spa was out of order which didn't bother us too much, but we would have liked to have known before we came. I am not normally one to complain, but really hoping that the owners read this and give the place a bit more attention and deal with the damage from leaks too. The staff were really lovely and evidently doing their best, so don't want them to get into trouble here, but I think the owners need to invest in a proper deep clean, implement a strict cleaning checklist, ensure there are very good cleaning products and a proper carpet cleaner, and do pre-book in inspections until things get back on track. Stunning location but just lacks the level of care that such a beautiful old building deserves.r
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The rooftop view!! We could also see the Harbour Bridge from our room window. The room was clean and comfortable. Had everything we needed and the location made the price feel like a steal!! Perfect location for visiting Circular Quay, Manly by ferry and a 15-20 min walk to Darling Harbour
Shower curtain - but I wouldn't take away points for that, it's just a personal ick
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The room in general was nice and comfortable, staff were friendly the only issue was the state of the bathroom.
Bathroom was not great, good thing i don't shower with my glasses on otherwise I may not have showered!
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very clean, perfect location to cruise terminal, restaurants and pubs in a beautiful old part of Sydney
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
We did the Harbour Bridge Climb and the accommodation was in perfect position for this.
There wasn't anything that we didn't like.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Central to circular key and the rocks etc
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Very good location by the Harbour Bridge and across from the Sydney Opera House. Would happily return.
The foyer is very big and a bit soulless.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location is great. So central to bars, restaurants and historic annd tourist attractions.
Disappointed that the spa was empty and not working. The rooftop view is spectacular with both the Harbour Bridge and Opera House right in front, but it seems as the hotel could make this a great area to spend time, however, it felt unloved and unused. The hotel is old and shabby is some places.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location, location, clean linen and comfort of the beds.
Bathrooms def need updating, rooms are very tired. Also having to take our bags up and down stairs with some rooms.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The balcony window was incredible. Sunny, fresh air, city light. Perfect. The location is excellent.
The pool was too cold to swim in. The spa wasn't working either.
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Sydney Intl (Kingsford Smith) Airport - 6.35 mi
    • Bankstown - 13.47 mi
    • Richmond - 30.36 mi
    • Camden - 32.45 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • The Rocks Discovery Museum - 118 f
      • Museum of Contemporary Art MCA - 552 f
      • Museum of Contemporary Art - 690 f
      • S H Ervin Gallery - 0.31 mi
      • Justice Police Museum - 0.32 mi
      • Museum of Sydney - 0.41 mi
      • Hyde Park Barracks Museum - 0.45 mi
      • Museum of Australian Currency Notes - 0.71 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Overseas Passenger Terminal - 404 f
      • Circular Quay Station - 0.23 mi
      • Wynyard Station - 0.56 mi
      • Martin Place Station - 0.69 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • The Opera House to the Botanic Gardens Walk - 0.30 mi
      • Royal Botanic Gardens - 0.55 mi
      • The Royal Botanic Gardens - 0.58 mi

    Other attractions

      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb - 470 f
      • Harbour Bridge - 0.47 mi
      Theatres Show all on map »
      • Wharf Theatre - 0.21 mi
      • Sydney Theatre Company - 0.24 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Government House Sydney - 0.35 mi
      • Sydney Opera House - 0.36 mi
      • St Patrick s Church - 0.42 mi
      • Parliament House - 0.45 mi
      • Government House - 0.45 mi
      • St Stephen s Uniting Church - 0.66 mi
      • NSW Parliament House - 0.67 mi
      Beaches Show all on map »
      • Shark Island - 0.46 mi
      • Rodd Island - 0.46 mi
      • Clark Island - 0.47 mi
      • Goat Island - 0.54 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Macquarie Street - 0.47 mi
      • Sydney Harbour Circle Walk - 0.64 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Sydney Visitors Information Centre - 240 f
      • The Rocks - 299 f
      • Cadman s Cottage - 343 f
      • Sydney Visitor Centre - 458 f
      • King George V Sport Recreation Centre - 729 f
      • Clyde Bank - 821 f
      • Susannah Place - 843 f
      • Circular Quay - 0.20 mi
      • Bounce Walking Tours - 0.26 mi
      • Millers Point - 0.31 mi
      • State Library of New South Wales - 0.45 mi
      • Australia Square - 0.46 mi
      • Store Beach - 0.63 mi
      • Martin Place - 0.65 mi
      • Parlament - 0.68 mi
      • The Cenotaph - 0.70 mi
      • Blues Point Reserve - 0.72 mi
      • The Domain - 0.74 mi

Holiday Inn Old Sydney

55 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, 2000, Australia