Pitt Street in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is a busy road in the northern central business district, and it is only a short distance from the Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay. Locals like to jog and bike on Pitt Street's Pedestrian Mall at the southern end of the street. This street is home to a few hotels, including expensive places for business travelers and budget accommodations for backpackers and young travelers.
The Marriott hotel is on the northern end of Pitt Street, and it is only a short walk from Sydney's Circular Quay, a riverfront boardwalk area which is used for walking and bicycling activities. Shops and restaurants are also available along the quay, as well as ferry terminals to cross Sydney Harbour. The guest rooms at the Marriott offer picturesque views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. The amenities at this luxurious hotel include an indoor swimming pool, valet parking and the Level Four Health Club, which offers massage therapies and body treatments. On-site dining is available at Icons Brasserie for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Sydney Harbour Marriott at Circular Quay
30 Pitt St.
Sydney, NSW 7000
Australia
61-2-9259-7000
marriott.com
In comparison to its upscale Pitt Street counterparts, the Grand Hotel is ideal for young vacationers who are backpacking or want to enjoy Sydney on a budget. The guest rooms at Grand Hotel run as low as $90 per night for a single room and $125 for a double room (as of September 2010). A continental breakfast is included in the room rate. The hotel's pub-style bistro and lounge, located on the first floor, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The appeal of the hotel to youngsters is also made evident by the swimming pool on the second floor. The Grand Hotel is within walking distance of the pedestrian mall on the southern end of Pitt Street.
The Grand Hotel
30 Hunter St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
61-2-9232-3755
merivale.com
The boutique Radisson Plaza, only a five-minute walk to Pitt Street, is in an 19th century sandstone building which was once home to the Bank of New South Wales. It features 336 guest rooms and 26 suites with trendy, contemporary-style artwork and furniture. Upscale dining can be had at the hotel's Bistro Fax Restaurant, which allows patrons to bring their own bottle of wine. Other amenities include an indoor swimming pool, massage therapy rooms and valet parking. Guests looking for some outdoor recreation should visit the Royal Botanic Gardens, an approximate 10-minute walk east of the hotel. This 74-acre park features over 10,000 species of indigenous and international plants, as well as the fine art exhibits at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Radisson Plaza Hotel Sydney
27 O'Connell St.
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
800-395-7046
radisson.com
