About Sir Stamford Circular Quay
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is a luxury hotel located opposite the Royal Botanic Gardens and close to the iconic Harbour.
Guestrooms offer views of either the gardens, the city or the quay and feature amenities such as cable TV, work desks and Wi-Fi access. Hairdryers, bathrobes, premium bedding and refrigerators are also included.
Along with a fitness centre and sauna, this hotel boasts an outdoor pool and sundeck with a vista of Circular Quay as well as a sauna and fitness centre. The interior houses a large, private collection of fine art and antiques.
Buffet and continental breakfasts are served every morning while, later in the day, guests can enjoy a la carte, prix fixe and pre-theatre dinners. Cocktails, fine wines and high tea are served in the bar, while a gourmet bar menu is available.
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is positioned in the CBD and is a five-minute walk from the world famous Sydney Opera House. This accommodation is also known as Sir Stamford Circular Quay Hotel, Sir Stamford Circular Quay, Sir Stamford Hotel, and Sir Stamford Hotel Circular Quay.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Old world charm.
Sir Stamford Hotel at Circular Quay is an embodiment of old world charm. The hotel features 18th century antiques, crystal chandeliers, and open fireplaces. Rooms are efficiently setup and elegant. Juliet balconies and French doors in the rooms complement each other perfectly. If you are a lover of fine art, you are in good company here-- the hotel has one of the largest private collections of fine art in Australia.
positive:
Terrific location.
The hotel's location in north Macquarie Street is unbeatable. Many tourist attractions, including world-famous Sydney Opera House just 500 meters away; Justice and Police Museum (100 meters), and Circular Quay (700 meters) can all be accessed on foot in a matter of minutes.
positive:
Friendly, hospitable staff.
The staff here is very warm, friendly, and hospitable. Staff members go out of their way to ensure guests have the time of their lives here and also share with them helpful tidbits about interesting places to visit in Sydney.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Air conditioning faulty in some rooms.
Several guests have reported that the air conditioning systems in their rooms failed to work adequately leaving room temperatures to become like those in a sauna.
negative:
Rooms frequently overbooked.
The popularity of Sir Stamford Hotel at Circular Quay unfortunately comes with some downsides, one of these being that the hotel is frequently overbooked. Several guests have reported being turned down severally whenever their tried to book stays here because the hotel was fully booked.
negative:
Sound-proofing in rooms inadequate.
According to reports by some guests, the sound-proofing in some rooms is not very good and too much noise filters through from the outside.