Hilton Sydney

The Hilton Sydney sits opposite the QVB, with rooms offering city views over Town Hall and George Street. The Glass Brasserie draws consistent praise—'excellent breakfast' might be an understatement—while the rooftop cocktail bar and Marble Bar both appear as stay highlights. Recent stays, however, describe a mixed bag: friendly staff and valet service contrast with reports of slow lifts and a small room, and one guest's duplicate charge took two weeks to resolve. As a base for shopping and dining, its location is hard to beat, but the experience may not match the five-star billing.