Just come back from Sydney and stayed at this hotel - a little bit pricey but very convenient for all Sydney's sights and transport around the city either by bus or by ferry. Great views if you have the right room.

We recently visited Sydney for the first time and chose Intercontinental Hotel. This hotel is amazing. Fantastic location one block from Opera House, Botanical Gardens and waterside! Great rooms and fantastic harbor view rooms. service was excellent and the breakfast included in our rate was the best continental breakfast we have had by a hotel. Much better location and views than Marriott.

While this hotel is a bit further away from the main shopping strip of central Sydney - as opposed to say the Sheraton on the Park or the Westin - it is right on the doorstep of the harbour, the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Sydney's excellent ferry services. As you would expect, excellent modern rooms, good service and good food. The only downside if this hotel is access in and out if you bring a car - a long, narrow drive out. But best to avoid cars at all in central Sydney.

If you choose this hotel, make sure to book a 'Club room' you will not be disappointed. We had 2 hours 5-7pm of canopes & drinks, overlooking one of the most gorgeous cities in the world! Being that they are included I thought they might be a little slow, however this was not the case, and the staff were lovely & friendly. Breakfast is also in the Club room, and after a meal out we would head back for a night cap or 2, (latte/cappuccino coffee & tea are included in Club room price). Rooms were clean & comfortable as you would expect. The staff immediately provided a wheelchair for my mother upon request, who couldn't keep up with our pace while sightseeing, so that made life so much easier. Can't wait to go back, everyone deserves to be spoilt for a while :)