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Hotel 59 vs Shangri-La Sydney

Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney ranks significantly better than Hotel 59. Shangri-La Hotel Sydney comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 11 reviews like oyster.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.

Hotel 59
Hotel 59
7 / 10
59 Bayswater Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $33 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Baggage storage
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Express check-in / check-out
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Time Out Time Out
"This European-style bed and breakfast and has only nine rooms so book well in advance." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Small hotel (just 9 rooms), reminiscent of a pleasant European pension, with a friendly owner and small and very clean, if slightly dated, a/c rooms."
Fodor's Fodor's
"In its character as well as its dimensions, this friendly B&B on a quiet part of a bar- and club-lined street is reminiscent of a European pensione." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Hotel 59 is good bang for your buck on the quiet part of Bayswater Rd, with nouveau-Med rooms and smiley staff who go out of their way not to get in your way." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This popular and friendly B&B is well worth considering if you want to be near the Kings Cross action but far enough away to get a decent night's sleep." Full review
Shangri-La Sydney
Shangri-La Sydney
9 / 10
176 Cumberland Street,The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $194 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Book a room on the 20th floor or above at this ultramodern landmark hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Circular Quay." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Towering above Walsh Bay from its prime position alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this sleek hotel is the place for a room with a bird's-eye view." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxurious escape in the heart of the Rocks district, with a destination bar and restaurant, spa, and Sydney Harbor views." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"With sweeping views of both Darling Harbor and Sydney Cove, the Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is one of the most desirable hotels in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Take in stunning views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House at this luxurious, award-winning hotel in the heart of The Rocks district."
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