On top of the world! 

Sydney’s Observatory Hotel win major UK travel award voted best in Australasia.

Last night, The Observatory Hotel received a major award at a ceremony in London, voted Best Leisure Hotel in Australasia and the South Pacific at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards 2006. The Observatory was also ranked 38th in the World’s Top 100 Hotels. 

One of the UK’s most esteemed travel magazines, Conde Nast Traveller every year asks readers to rate their travel experiences and select the best facilities and services the travel world has to offer. 

Taking first place with a total score of 92.71, Conde Nast revealed, “The Observatory Hotel in Sydney gained 95.56 for service, 97.78 for accommodation and 96.14 for that elusive value for money."

Orient-Express Hotel’s only other Australian property, Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa was also applauded, gaining a score of 87.85, and seventh place. 

Long-standing General Manager of The Observatory Hotel, Patrick Griffin praised his staff saying, “This is a very prestigious award, voted by the readers and a brilliant result! Well done to all our team for their effort and hard work. They can be very proud of this achievement.”

Situated in the heart of Sydney’s historic Rocks district, overlooking Walsh Bay, is the timelessly elegant Observatory Hotel. Reminiscent of a grand 19th century Australian home, this luxurious Orient-Express property has a well-deserved international reputation for comfort, cuisine and impeccable service.   Only a short walk from the city, and bustling King Street Wharf, the 100 room Observatory Hotel is ideally placed to explore the best of Sydney.

For further information please contact Kimberly Salt on:
+61 2 8248 5282 or email ksalt@observatoryhotel.com.au.

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