Discover Sydney CBD Accommodation, Convenient City Location For Sydney Holidays

Many, if not most, visitors to Australia will spend some time in Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. Sydney is the largest and most populous city in the country, and is an internationally renowned centre for the arts, for culture, and for fashion, entertainment and sports. Sydney Harbour (or Port Jackson) is where one find two of the most iconic sights in Australia: the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. The city of Sydney is built on the hills surrounding the harbour, and the central area (CBD or central business district) is located between Sydney Harbour in the east and Darling Harbour in the west. The CBD provides many accommodation options for visitors, and can be a good base from which to explore the city, and the beaches, coves and inlets along the coast. This Sydney CBD accommodation article examine two options for a stay in Sydney: the Meriton Serviced Apartments in the World Tower, and the Observatory Hotel in Kent Street.

The World Tower is one of the tallest skyscrapers in Sydney, and is in fact the tallest residential building. The Meriton Serviced Apartments start at the 61st floor, and all apartments therefore have spectacular and panoramic views across the city, through full height, ceiling to floor windows. The Meriton has over one hundred serviced apartments, all are fully air conditioned, and have either two or three bedrooms. All the Meriton's apartments have fully equipped kitchens, and laundry facilities, including washing machine, dryer and ironing board.

Meriton Apartments are right beside the World Square shopping centre, with many eating places and varied shops. The square is linked by monorail to Darling Harbour, and most city centre destinations are within easy walking distance.

Meriton apartments reception and security is manned 24 hours per day, and the apartments receive full housekeeping service two times per week, with a light service on the other five days. The light service includes used towel replacement and making the beds. Meriton Serviced Apartments World Tower have a secured car parking area for guests, which is accessed from Goulburn Street.

Another accommodation for exploring the heart of Sydney is the Observatory Hotel. This is near to the historic Rocks, on Kent Street. It is also not all that far from Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

The Observatory's facilities for leisure travellers are extensive, and include a gymnasium, a swimming pool, tennis courts and a day spa. Business travellers have use of a business centre, and there is high speed internet availability in all parts of the hotel. The business centre can hire laptops to guests.

The Observatory has a stylish French and international style restaurant. Galileo Restaurant top chef Masahiko Yomuda has designed a varied and imaginative menu, combining French traditions and international influences. This menu can be enjoyed with wines from the restaurant's extensive and quality wine list. The dining room at the Galileo is furnished in the style befitting the finest Parisian salon, with polished walnut furniture, tapestries and antiques, and the restaurant guests can enjoy the Galileo's blend of Australian informality and French elegance.

The Observatory also has two bars for the use of guests. The Globe Bar also serves light meals and high teas in the afternoon.

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