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Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney vs Medusa

Both properties are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney is preferred by most reviewers compared to Medusa. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney is ranked #12 in Sydney with endorsements from 8 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
8 / 10
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House." Full review
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The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Situated beside Sydney Cove, the Sir Stamford hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"The gracious staff provides accommodating yet unobtrusive service that serves as an inspiration for graduates at the adjacent school of hospitality." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
84.8
"The Sir Stamford is the picture of old-world English glamor with its gold-gilded pillars, tiered crystal chandeliers, open fireplaces and 18th-century antiques." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated in a part of town known for upmarket hotels, Sir Stamford is a boutique residence full of charm and grace." Full review
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Medusa
Medusa
7 / 10
267 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales 2010
From $116 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Kitchenette
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Behind the glamour is a comfortable, well-run hotel with friendly, attentive staff." Full review
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Perhaps the most trendy and glamorous boutique hotel in Sydney. 18 rooms decorated in very modern, avant-garde design."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Medusa the seducer’s shocking pink exterior hints at the witty, luscious decor inside." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Medusa Hotel is a quirky, 18-room boutique hotel with artsy flair." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Medusa makes its own rules as only a boutique hotel can, and traditional room fittings have been replaced by a strong modernist look."
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