{"id":624112,"date":"2025-11-10T19:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/?p=624112"},"modified":"2025-11-17T10:56:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T10:56:15","slug":"top-15-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-sydney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/top-15-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-sydney\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 15 Cool and Unique Hotels in Sydney"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">With an<\/span><span class=\"s2\"> ever-growing fondness to stand out from the crowd, funky capital of New South Wales is home to a collection of amazingly creative places to stay. From boutiques to modern high rises, and having traveled here often, these are the places I loved best in the funky city&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.jpg?resize=1000%2C625&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"625\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.jpg?resize=640%2C400&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Cabanas.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762171 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour Cabanas\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Outside-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762172 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour Outside Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Vibe-Hotel-Darling-Harbour-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762173 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour Swimming Pool\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>I found Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour was a trendy and Insta-worthy spot with a sleek modern design, and a laid-back, urban-chic atmosphere that didn&#8217;t feel intimidating at all. Inside I found funky colors, exposed brick and wood accents everywhere and I also found stylish infinity rooftop pool and bar with <span class=\"s1\">skyline views that made it feel very \u201cSydney\u201d in the best way!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My double room had a tasteful contemporary with plush bedding, floor-to-ceiling windows, a smart TV, fast WiFi, and a sleek black Nespresso machine. I squeezed in a session in the high-tech gym, tucked into the charred miso eggplant at The Sussex Store, then headed up to Above 319 for a lemon-myrtle + finger-lime spritz on the rooftop. When I stepped outside I was in the thick of the city \u2014 the buzzy waterfront was just minutes away!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\ufe0f To book, check prices or availability for <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.hotels.com\/ho1165134464\/vibe-hotel-sydney-darling-harbour-sydney-australia?chkin=2025-11-25&amp;chkout=2025-11-26&amp;x_pwa=1&amp;rfrr=HSR&amp;pwa_ts=1762856544222&amp;referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly91ay5ob3RlbHMuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D&amp;useRewards=false&amp;rm1=a2&amp;regionId=3341&amp;destination=Sydney%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%2C%20Australia&amp;destType=MARKET&amp;neighborhoodId=6047418&amp;selected=36379202&amp;latLong=-33.86757%2C151.20844&amp;sort=RECOMMENDED&amp;top_dp=254&amp;top_cur=GBP&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjsaQrc6T6mX1_F0sdE8jsBV2mU4vk3uiMvQj8uX4x_nrFpU36_FE-BoCE4wQAvD_BwE&amp;semcid=HCOM-UK.UB.GOOGLE.PT-c-EN.HOTEL&amp;semdtl=a115310584713.b1135390244972.g1kwd-338375836684.e1c.m1CjwKCAiA2svIBhB-EiwARWDPjsaQrc6T6mX1_F0sdE8jsBV2mU4vk3uiMvQj8uX4x_nrFpU36_FE-BoCE4wQAvD_BwE.r1b6b36abaedf21e5df0bf4e1c216267e2bed119233f30483a279ece0773a65667.c1TeBkmQZedr7AGTFgUAkTgA.j11007065.k1.d1566269600050.h1e.i1.l1.n1.o1.p1.q1.s1vibe%20hotel%20darling%20harbour.t1.x1.f1.u1.v1.w1&amp;userIntent=&amp;selectedRoomType=219949204&amp;selectedRatePlan=286366754&amp;expediaPropertyId=36379202&amp;searchId=cbd73ff9-be27-4cad-9366-4e5c6d0bc35b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">I was obsessed with the boutique-spa bathroom look \u2014 PARISI fixtures, grey tiles, a curved rainfall shower, and subtle brass accents!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Hotel Palisade&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762176 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Hotel Palisade Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.jpg?resize=1000%2C667&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"667\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Hotel-Palisade-Harbor-Views.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762177 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Hotel Palisade Harbor Views\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777599\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777599\" style=\"width: 1971px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.webp 1981w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1200%2C838&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"838\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?w=1981&amp;ssl=1 1981w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C447&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1000%2C699&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C537&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1536%2C1073&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-777599 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of the views from Kirribilli Lookout in Sydney spring 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777599\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of the views from Kirribilli Lookout &#8211; it was just a 35 minute walk from my base at Palisade Hotel!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The design at Hotel Palisade was a heritage-meets-modern design complete with upscale boutique-style rooms and a vintage-chic charm &#8211; there was checkerboard flooring, curved brass walls, and tasteful hints of a nautical theme!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My Queen Suite was light and bright, decorated in tasteful nautical tones (the three little flying ducks on the wall were a cute touch!) with a beautiful seascape mural by Sydney artist Neill Mallard, and it even had a cozy balcony where I soaked up the breathtaking Sydney Harbour views. I sipped Saltbush Margaritas at the chic rooftop bar, Henry Deane, and loved how it sat in leafy Millers Point, just moments from the character-filled lanes of The Rocks!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/palisade-sydney.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Palisade<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The fun historic pub located in the hotel basement which served up all sorts of craft beers &#8211; I especially loved the fruity locally-produced wine Cooter &amp; Cooter Shiraz!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3. Ovolo Woolloomooloo&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.jpg?resize=1000%2C627&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"627\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C401&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C482&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762180 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ovolo Woolloomooloo Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C670&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"670\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C429&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Ovolo-Woolloomooloo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C101&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762181 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Ovolo Woolloomooloo Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">I thought this was such a funky place. The eclectic design mixed soft Nordic woods with industrial accents and mismatched furniture, creating a space that felt creative, stylish, and surprisingly comfortable. I also found the playful theme continued into my very spacious Deluxaroo &#8211; Double Double and featured industrial style lighting and walls, a giant fish mural headboard, two very comfortable beds and quirky art prints.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I hung out in the Lo Lounge, ordered the charred zucchini with lemon ricotta and toasted pine nuts and sipped on a Blood Orange Negroni, and I had way too much fun using the hotel\u2019s Secret DJ app to control the music, all right in the heart of an iconic Sydney Harbour location!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/blue-sydney-sydney.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ovolo Woolloomooloo<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\">I loved the little details too \u2014 the Leif botanical toiletries (hello lemon myrtle!) gave my guest bathroom that fresh, boutique-Australian feel!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. SKYE Suites&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762183 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SKYE Suites Swimming Pool\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"666\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/SKYE-Suites-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762184 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"SKYE Suites Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777610\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.webp 877w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.jpg?resize=640%2C376&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"376\" width=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.jpg?resize=640%2C376&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.jpg?resize=768%2C451&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-ferry-near-my-stay-at-SKYE-Suites-.jpg?w=877&amp;ssl=1 877w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" class=\"wp-image-777610 size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Circular Quay ferry near my stay at SKYE Suites\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Circular Quay ferry &#8211; it was just a 12 minute walk from where I was staying at SKYE Suites!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">The apartment-style suites were ultra-modern and impeccably designed, with a boutique-luxe feel that made the whole place feel like a calm, sophisticated urban retreat with marble accents, curved lines, and soft lighting.<\/p>\n<p>My Deluxe Studio Suite was a large contemporary apartment suite in grey and neutrals with a fully equipped kitchen, a luxury king-size bed, a neat little dining area and a balcony which I sat people-watching down on the busy Central Business District below. Before I left, I used the stunning indoor infinity pool, state-of-the-art gym and indulged in a warm jade stone massage at the nearby endota spa Barangaroo.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/skye-suites-sydney.en.html?aid=1502926&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">SKYE Suites<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being located right next to the Skittle Lane precinct where I could pick up a potent Ethiopian Gora Kone Espresso from the awesome <em>Skittle Lane Gourment Coffee Shop<\/em> each morning!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Wildlife Retreat at Taronga<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762186 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762187 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Wildlife Retreat at Taronga Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762188\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wildlife Retreat at Taronga\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Wildlife-Retreat-at-Taronga.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777602\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777602\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C292&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"292\" width=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C292&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1000%2C456&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C350&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-Opera-House-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" class=\"wp-image-777602 size-medium sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Sydney Opera House taken in spring 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Sydney Opera House &#8211; I hopped on the ferry near where I staying at the Wildlife Retreat at Taronga and, as I crossed the harbour, I saw this iconic view!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">I found this place to be genuinely unique \u2014 a funky eco-retreat inside a wildlife park, where eco-luxury meets actual nature (I woke up to native birds every morning!). My Bushland View Room was Insta-worthy with a tasteful nature-inspired design, sustainable materials, an aboriginal art wall mural and an oak-veneer lined spa-like bathroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">It was a huge joy waking up to my balcony views of the eucalyptus-filled bush and animal sanctuary areas complete with passing wallabies and bush turkeys! I also went for quiet after-hours sanctuary walks and tucked into avo on toasted sourdough up on the treetop terrace, where kookaburras swooped past as I sipped on my oat-milk matcha latte!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/wildlife-retreat-at-taronga.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wildlife Retreat at Taronga<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining at the Megal-mosman restaurant which was housed in a striking architecturally-designed building made of glass and wood &#8211; I especially loved their artisan made Sonoma Bakery Mission sourdough with whipped wattle seeds!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Crystalbrook Albion<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762190\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Crystalbrook Albion\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-1.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762191 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Crystalbrook Albion Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Crystalbrook-Albion-Balcony.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762192 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Crystalbrook Albion Balcony\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This was a boutique beauty with serious heritage charm \u2014 a gothic brick 1903 heritage building exterior, a sleek modern extension, and a rooftop terrace that pulled the whole look together. Inside, the high ceilings, natural light, and vintage-chic textiles gave it a timeless, elegant feel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">My King Room &#8211; Urban had a modern Art Deco-inspired design with an extra-large comfortable bed, light oak herringbone floors, the raspberry-velvet accent chair, and the black-and-gold open wardrobe system \u2014 it felt chic, cozy, and thoughtfully styled. I also loved hanging out on the rooftop terrace, looking down over leafy, arty Surry Hills while gorging on sweet corn fritters with chili jam!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/little-albion-guest-house-surry-hills.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Crystalbrook Albion<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">The little Honesty Bar \u2014 I helped myself to a PS40 soda and a handful of Brookfarm macadamias, just scribbled down my room number, and wandered back up to the rooftop!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. QT Hotel<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762195 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"QT Hotel Dining Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762196 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"QT Hotel Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.webp 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"900\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Hotel-Bar-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762197 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"QT Hotel Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought this was one of the city\u2019s quirkiest luxury hotels, with its eclectic mix of styles inside a 1920s building \u2014 colourful Art Deco touches and an indulgent feel. I especially loved the lobby\u2019s wall of vintage luggage and the creative art in the Parlour Lane Caf\u00e9 all in a busy Central Business District location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">My QT Corner Suite had a unique retro-chic look with sumptuous bedding adorned with a quirky zebra-print throw, honey-toned oak floors, and the slate-and-marble bathroom with its oversized bathtub was a real treat! I tucked into Charred cauliflower steak at Gowings Bar and Grill and a Gilt Lady gin cocktail in the Gilt Lounge, checked out the Turkish barber, and fell in love with their QT Butler app that attended to my needs! I found there was a <a href=\"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/cool-hotels\/top-15-cool-and-unusual-hotels-in-melbourne\/\">Melbourne<\/a> version too!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/qtsydney.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">QT Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Going for an invigorating Coffee and Sea Kelp Scrub and Massage in their gorgeous boudoir-themed spa which also had a steamy Hammam!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<h2>8. The Urban Newtown<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.webp 983w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.jpg?resize=983%2C614&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"614\" width=\"983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.jpg?w=983&amp;ssl=1 983w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.jpg?resize=640%2C400&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.jpg?resize=768%2C480&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Reception.jpg?resize=150%2C94&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762199 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Urban Newtown Reception\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.webp 994w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=994%2C681&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"681\" width=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.jpg?w=994&amp;ssl=1 994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C438&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C526&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Urban-Newtown-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C103&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 994px) 100vw, 994px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762200 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Urban Newtown Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">I thought this place was a funky little gem in a hip Newtown location \u2014 edgy and experimental with its unusual post-apocalyptic theme, graffiti-covered central atrium, hanging chains, and scattered battered guitars and drum kits, which the staff told me are even used for live music events.<\/p>\n<p>My King Suite (dog-friendly) had a cool industrial-boutique feel, with a raw concrete ceiling beam, a chunky matte-black pendant light, muted sage green walls with subtle paneling, paired with a padded, leather-look headboard. There was no bar or restaurant is on-site, but I bought lemon zest muffins and roasted pumpkin sandwiches at reception and there were lots of awesome bars and eateries very nearby &#8211; the quirky Bar Planet was a stand-out!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/the-uban.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Urban Hotel Newtown<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>I really liked the complimentary local craft beer &#8220;Newtowner&#8221; by Young Henrys which the reception staff gave to me on arrival &#8211; it made me feel very welcome!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>9. Old Clare Hotel&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762202\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Old Clare Hotel Swimming Pool\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Swimming-Pool.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762203 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Old Clare Hotel Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Old-Clare-Hotel-Bedroom.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762204 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Old Clare Hotel Bedroom\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>I thought this upscale was a gem! I found a large boutique hotel housed in a former brewery which combined heritage charm with modern luxury and hip, industrial-chic interiors.<\/p>\n<p>I saw high ceilings, exposed brick walls, retro-chic furnishings, bespoke pendant lighting, poetic photographs of the hotel during its construction, and even industrial desk lamps made from car jacks! I also really liked its buzzy social atmosphere &#8211; it felt like a chic but laid-back urban retreat!<\/p>\n<p>My guest room also followed the striking industrial-chic and heritage design and came with a plush king-size bed, a freestanding bathtub, a rainfall shower, a huge in-room bathtub, a Smart TV and minibar.<\/p>\n<p>I also really liked its location in the Chippendale which was a vibrant creative precinct near Central Station so I had easy access to top dining, galleries, and nightlife.<\/p>\n<p>Before I went I made sure I made use of the stunning rooftop pool which had superb city views, the trendy cocktail bar and heritage-meets-modern dining at the onsite restaurant!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/the-old-clare.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Old Clare Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sipping on a superb Expresso Martini made with Ketel One Vodka in the onsite vintage-chic Clare Bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>10. The Albert Mosman<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762207 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Albert Mosman\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762208 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Albert Mosman Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Albert-Mosman-Terrace.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762209 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Albert Mosman Terrace\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>I loved this 19th century Victorian stately home turned into an exclusive boutique hotel! I really like how the design combined the best of the golden age of travel with contemporary comfort and style, with sumptuous carpets and wood floors, brass accents and hardwood mantelpieces.<\/p>\n<p>My guest room had lots of luxury touches including a custom-made bed and linens, a minibar a Nespresso machine, and a private terrace and I enjoyed a chef-cooked breakfast every morning.<\/p>\n<p>I really loved the stunning rooftop terrace where I sat and relaxed and gazed the city views, as well as its cozy guest lounge, personalized service, and excellent location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I found it was located in Mosman, a leafy, upscale harborside suburb with had boutique shopping, caf\u00e9 culture, and close to Balmoral Beach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/the-albert-mosman.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The Albert Mosman<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Being located very near the uber-trendy restaurants Bathers Pavilion, Ormeggio at The Spit, Chiosco, and Public Dining!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"d2fee87262 pp-header__title\">11. Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.webp 724w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.jpg?resize=724%2C484&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"484\" width=\"724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.jpg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.jpg?resize=640%2C428&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762211 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Suite.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762212 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel Suite\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.webp 992w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=992%2C734&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"734\" width=\"992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.jpg?w=992&amp;ssl=1 992w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C474&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C568&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Watsons-Bay-Boutique-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C111&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 992px) 100vw, 992px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762213 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777604\" style=\"width: 1014px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 1024w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1024%2C850&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"850\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C531&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1000%2C830&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-Sydney-City-views-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C638&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"wp-image-777604 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Sydney City views taken in spring 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"My photo of Sydney City views taken in spring 2025\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From my Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel I took a ferry back into the city and visiting a friend\u2019s North Sydney balcony \u2014 from up there, the views of the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and CBD skyline were stunning!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I thought this was a classy, classical boutique beach hotel! I really liked its New England-type vibe which I thought had the feel of an upmarket beach club with funky pastel shades and retro-chic furniture!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My bedroom was beautiful and light with fresh white cotton sheets, lots of nautical touches, while the bathrooms are modern and contemporary.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2139d09b-38e0-49ce-8b44-1fdecc15a55a\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"238\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">I discovered it was located in Watsons Bay, a picturesque harborside suburb which had direct beach access, stunning Sydney Harbour views, and a relaxed coastal vibe just a scenic ferry ride from Circular Quay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I loved gazing at the coastal views while sipping a Mojito at the Beach Club Bar and dining on a plant burger at the lively Sunset Rooms and gorging on a veggie pasta in its beach-themed restaurant.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/watsons-bay.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining on their divine toasted banana bread and pepe saya vegan butter each morning in their Beach Club Bar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>12. General Gordon Hotel<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Dining-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762216 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"General Gordon Hotel Dining Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/General-Gordon-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762215 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"General Gordon Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>I was completely won over by this hotel! I thought it was a intriguing mix of modern-meets-heritage decor, I found decor that blended classic pub charm with a contemporary design, including exposed brick walls, warm timber accents, stylish pendant lighting, and sleek marble bar tops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My guest room had a sleek, modern design with a neutral color palette, a plush king-size bed, contemporary furnishings, a stylish ensuite bathroom with a rainfall shower, a Smart TV, and minimalist decor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here, I was based in located in Sydenham, which was a convenient Inner West location just steps from Sydenham Station, so I had quick access to the city city while being close to trendy cafes, bars, and awesome cultural spots.<\/p>\n<p>I also really enjoyed the onsite gastropub which served up craft beers and elevated pub dining, and stylish beer garden.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/the-general-gordon.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The General Gordon<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining on a spicy chickpea and vegetable tagine straight and freshly baked flatbread straight from their wood-fired oven.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>13. The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.webp 838w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=838%2C472&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"472\" width=\"838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.jpg?w=838&amp;ssl=1 838w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C360&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C433&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C84&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762218 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.webp 708w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.jpg?resize=708%2C471&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"471\" width=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.jpg?w=708&amp;ssl=1 708w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C426&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/The-Woolstore-1888-by-Ovolo-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762219 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>This funky spot housed in a former 19th-century wool store really stood out to me! I found a place which mixed heritage industrial charm with modern boutique luxury, featuring exposed brick walls, high ceilings, colorful contemporary art, stylish rooms, and a lively social atmosphere! I really liked its playful, artistic energy too!<\/p>\n<p>My room featured a striking industrial-chic design with exposed brick walls, large murals, pops of color throughout, high ceilings, a plush king queen bed, sleek ensuite bathroom, a rainfall shower, a Smart TV, an Apple iPad and complimentary minibar treats too!<\/p>\n<p>Located in Pyrmont I really liked that I only had a short walk to Darling Harbour, Barangaroo, and the ICC, and easy access to top dining, shopping, and waterfront attractions.<\/p>\n<p>I also wandered around and found a stylish lounge bar, modern industrial-chic interiors, friendly staff and a free self-service laundry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/a1888hotel.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ovolo 1888<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My personal highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining in their stylish on-site tapas restaurant Percy &#8211; I opted for the delicious Berenjenas con Miel (deep fried slices of eggplant) which came drizzled in molasses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>14. West Hotel&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Sydney.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762221 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"West Hotel Sydney\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Bar.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762222 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"West Hotel Bar\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1280w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"800\" width=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C666&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/West-Hotel-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762223 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"West Hotel Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777608\" style=\"width: 867px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.webp 877w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.jpg?resize=877%2C446&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"446\" width=\"877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.jpg?w=877&amp;ssl=1 877w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.jpg?resize=640%2C325&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Circular-Quay-which-was-near-my-stay-at-West-Hotel.jpg?resize=768%2C391&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" class=\"wp-image-777608 size-full sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Circular Quay which was near my stay at West Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"My photo of Circular Quay which was near my stay at West Hotel\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of the buzzy Circular Quay which was just a short stroll from my base at West Hotel!&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I really liked that this hotel had a mix of cutting-edge design and classic comfort! I saw that the bold geometric design of the fa\u00e7ade was continued in the interiors. I saw botanical motifs, lashings of wood and a plant-filled open-air jungle atrium.<\/p>\n<p>My room had a comfortable bed, a coffee maker, Bluetooth speakers, plush chairs in bold textiles and I loved the complimentary breakfast bar and the mini-bar which was restocked daily.<\/p>\n<p>I found it had a great location near the famous Sydney Harbor and the bustle of the Barangaroo district I was in walking distance of the iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydneyoperahouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sydney Opera House<\/a>, Wynyard Station, ICC Sydney, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Art Gallery of New South Wales.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 24-hour gym is full of natural light and I really liked that it was equipped with the latest strength and cardio equipment. I finished my stay dining at the onsite Solander restaurant and bar which had a menu of regional and seasonal ingredients, as well as botanical-inspired cocktails, boutique spirits, wines, and craft beers!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/west-sydney.en-gb.html?aid=1502926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">West Hotel<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My highlights&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dining on truffle fries washed down with a fragrant&nbsp;Hibiscus Margarita in their onsite trendy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solanderdiningandbar.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solander Dining and Bar<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>15. QT Bondi&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.jpg?resize=1000%2C749&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"749\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.jpg?resize=640%2C479&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Lobby.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762226 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"QT Bondi Lobby\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.webp 1000w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.webp 640w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.webp 768w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=1000%2C749&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"749\" width=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=640%2C479&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/QT-Bondi-Guest-Room.jpg?resize=150%2C112&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-762227 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"QT Bondi Guest Room\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_777606\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-777606\" style=\"width: 1014px\" 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1024%2C597&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"597\" width=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=640%2C373&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=1000%2C583&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=768%2C448&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/My-photo-of-Bondi-Beach-it-was-just-steps-from-QT-Bondi-taken-in-spring-2025.jpg?resize=260%2C151&amp;ssl=1 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" class=\"size-full wp-image-777606 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"My photo of Bondi Beach - it was just steps from QT Bondi taken in spring 2025\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-777606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My photo of Bondi Beach &#8211; it was just steps from where I was staying in QT Bondi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I thought this was a really creative spot! I found it combined boutique luxury with Bondi\u2019s iconic beach culture, and featured bold, artistic interiors! I really liked its trendy, laid-back, and effortlessly cool vibe too!<\/p>\n<p>My guest room was spacious, with a light-filled layout and contemporary furnishings, a plush king-size bed, a sleek bathroom with a rainfall shower and floor-to-ceiling windows with superb Bondi Beach views! I also found a microwave, air-con, satellite TV, coffee machine, a mini-bar and funky original art!<\/p>\n<p>I also discovered the complimentary QT bikes which enabled me to explore the coastal cycling paths, access to a nearby premium fitness center, and an unbeatable location so I was just steps from Bondi Beach\u2019s buzzing cafes, markets, and surf scene!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To book, check prices or availability for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/au\/qt-bondi.en.html?aid=1502926&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">QT Bondi<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>My favorite highlights&#8230;<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ordering their heavenly Matcha 24 souffle pancakes and healthy classic acai shake for a room service breakfast!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With an ever-growing fondness to stand out from the crowd, funky capital of New South Wales is home to a collection of amazingly creative places to stay. From boutiques to modern high rises, and having traveled here often, these are the places I loved best in the funky city&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":777599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1034],"tags":[3600],"class_list":["post-624112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cool-hotels","tag-australia","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/My-photo-of-the-views-from-Kirribilli-Lookout-in-Sydney-spring-2025.jpg?fit=1981%2C1384&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624112","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=624112"}],"version-history":[{"count":63,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":779673,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/624112\/revisions\/779673"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/777599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=624112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=624112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalgrasshopper.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=624112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}