LOCATION: Superbly located near Sydney's historic Rocks and central business district, The Observatory Hotel is the ideal base from which to explore Australia's most vibrant city.

The hotel, which has won almost every prestigious domestic and international award, offers guests the highest standards in accommodation, cuisine and service. In every detail the hotel is designed to put guests at ease and to offer a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere for both business and pleasure.

ACCOMMODATION: Spacious, elegant, beautifully appointed, the rooms and suites at The Observatory Hotel are designed to meet the needs of the most fastidious guest. The hotel offers 78 Deluxe rooms, 9 Junior Suites, 12 Executive Suites and the Observatory Suite, with some suites and rooms interconnecting. Four ground-floor rooms have been adapted for the convenience of disabled guests and the second floor, which is completely non-smoking, features duvets in each bedroom. The polished mahogany armoire holds an individual CD and video player, as well as a stereo television set with 24-hour international news service. Tea and coffee-making facilities, along with a fully stocked mini-bar are discreetly enclosed in a mahogany buffet, while an in-room safe sits in the polished cedar wardrobe along with slippers, an umbrella and a selection of amenities. Each room has a luxurious marble bathroom with an oversize bath, heated towel racks, separate bath and shower, double vanities, detachable hairdryers and fax/modem lines.

RESTAURANT & BAR: The Observatory Hotel is renowned for its fine cuisine, ranging from elegant dining in the Galileo Restaurant to the light menu in the club-like Globe Bar. Opulently decorated with Fortuny fabrics and original art, the Galileo offers an exciting cuisine based upon a tradional French style with the delights of a tantalising Japanese influence, complemented by an extensive cellar featuring the best Australian and Italian wines. The Globe offers a selection of contemporary and traditional Australian dishes, ideal for a light lunch or post-theatre supper.

MEETINGS: Just minutes from the CBD and Sydney’s historic Rocks district The Observatory Hotel’s an ideal venue for meetings and receptions of every kind. Guests will feel at home in the intimate atmosphere of the Drawing Room, before sitting down to a magnificent lunch or dinner in The Cornwallis Suite or the Reception Room. The Observatory Hotel’s unique atmosphere, quality and impeccable attention to detail ensure that every function is truly memorable occasion.

FACILITIES: The hotel's 20-metre heated pool, mirrored by a ceiling of fibre optic lights recreates the constellations of the southern hemisphere. The gymnasium is equipped with the latest computerised training equipment. A Day Spa is available offering a wide choice of body and skin treatments.