Shangri-La Sydney Australia
Shangri-La Sydney
176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
https://www.shangri-la.com/sydney/shangrila/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Shangri-La Group
Shareholders
Shangri-La Group
Date of Creation
2003
Hotel General Manager
Philippe Kronberg
Bringing 25 years in hotels to Shangri-La Sydney, Kronberg has developed and managed hotels in eight countries over his career, beginning in his native France and covering stints in Asia, Europe and Australia.
Hotel Positioning
5 Star Luxury
Development Strategy
Service lift is currently being upgraded, no other development plan in place.
SHANGRI-LA SYDNEY
History & Story
Due to the hotel’s position at the highest point in the historic Rocks precinct, the original architect’s concept was that of a lighthouse sitting at the head of the harbour foreshore. The Horizon Club Lounge acts as the main viewing point from the building, and the hotel’s unique and distinctive chandelier glows like the flickering lamp of a lighthouse.
The stunning brass and crystal LED chandelier suspends three giant brass rings of 1.5 metres to 3.5metres in diameter and forms a striking centrepiece, weighing more than 600 kilograms. Its glow from four-storey sheer glass windows can be seen from many points of the Sydney Harbour foreshore. The light pendant is the main focal point, reminiscent of a lighthouse lamp.
Date Renewal
2014 – All-Horizon Rooms and Suites have been upgraded.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• 565 deluxe guest rooms and suites, all room with breathtaking Harbour View
• Largest room for Sydney hotels
• Located in the highest point of the historic The Rocks precinct therefore with a high elevation, allows the hotel to optimise spectacular views of Sydney’s international icons: Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour
Location
• Situated in the historic Rocks district in the heart of the city, Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney has breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour encompassing the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
• Within walking distance to the CBD, train station, bus and ferry terminal
• 30-45 minutes (7 miles) away from the Sydney International Airport
• 15-20 minutes walk away from the International Convention Centre
Key sites/activities in the area
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• The Rocks
• Botanica Garden
• Taronga Zoo
• Museum of Contemporary Art
• Pitt Street Shopping Mall
Fun Facts
We serve honey from our own bee hive!
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
• Number of suites: 38
• Number of Luxury rooms: 75
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 452
Restaurants & Bars
• Altitude Restaurant
• Blu Bar on 36
• Cafe Mix
• The Lobby Lounge
Wellness
• Health club
• Indoor heated swimming pool
• CHI, The Spa
• Sauna
• Sun deck
Corporate & Celebration Events
• New Year’s Day
• Australia Day
• Lunar New Year
• Easter Long Weekend
• Vivid Festival
• Queen’s Birthday
• Melbourne Cup
Extra Notable Features
• Blu Bar High Tea buffet every Saturday and Sunday
• Altitude Brunch every Saturday and Sunday
Hotel and restaurant Awards
Hotel:
• Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2018
• Winner of 2018, TripExpert’s Choice Award
• Best of Sydney, TripExpert’s Accommodation Awards, 2018
• Top 5 Best City Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific- Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best 2018
• Highly Commended Luxury Hotel, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2018
• Hotel Chef, Executive Pastry Chef Anna Polyviou, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2018
• Com Guest Review Award, 2017
• Top 10 Hotels in Australia & New Zealand, Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards, 2017
• Loved by Guests Award – Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney, Expedia – Hotels.com 2017
• One of the Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards 2017 (Singapore)
• Day Spa, CHI, The Spa, HM (Hotel Management) Awards, 2016
• Highly Commended Deluxe Hotel of the Year, Tourism Accommodations (NSW) Awards, 2016
Restaurant
• Restaurant of the Year, Altitude Restaurant, Tourism Accommodation Awards, 2019
• Two Hats, Altitude, Gault&Millau Australia 2019 Review
• Altitude wins a 3 Glass rating in Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2018
• Restaurant of the Year, Altitude Restaurant, Tourism Accommodation (NSW) Awards, 2017
• Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year – Australia – Sydney, 2017 Luxury Travel Guide, UK
• Two Hats, Altitude, Gault&Millau Australia 2016 Awards
• Best Listing of Australian Wine, Altitude, Wine List of the Year Awards, 2016
• AGFG Readers Choice Awards 2016 – Fine Dining Restaurant, Altitude Restaurant
Number of employees
400