Hyatt Regency

Opposite the SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Darling Harbour, this sophisticated hotel is 2 km from Sydney Opera House. 

Polished, airy rooms have flat-screen TVs, minibars and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms and suites add floor-to-ceiling windows, harbour views, balconies and/or sofabeds. Club quarters include access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks.

There's a casual restaurant serving Australian fare, a swanky rooftop bar with harbour views, and a traditional 1860s pub. Other amenities include a lobby lounge and a 24/7 fitness centre, as well as 3,700 sq m of meeting space.