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sydney is a city that is filled with many interesting activities. from chilling on a beach, to sailing, dining, cultural events or shopping, the city has got you covered. you can also find great quality accommodation options, and the number of boutique hotels in sydney is getting bigger and bigger. what follows is a list of 5 beautiful boutique hotels in this magnificent city.
establishment hotel
establishment is a luxurious hotel in the very center of sydney. it is conveniently near the sydney harbour, the botanical gardens and the opera house. establishment is an award winning hotel as it won the best boutique hotel award in 2013.
before it was a hotel, the establishment was a warehouse in the city centre. now, it has 31 guest rooms, 2 penthouse suites and 3 restaurants with asian and australian cuisine and three bars. you can also enjoy a fine breakfast in the elegant garden terrace.
the darling
this is the first 5-star hotel built in the 21st century. it is rather young and very luxurious. it boasts cutting edge technology and modern design, combined with aesthetically pleasing interior and exterior. the darling is a redevelopment of the star complex, located near the sydney harbour.
what is another benefit of staying here are the stunning views of the blue mountains and the harbour bridge, other than the amazing view of the sydney’s skyline. furthermore, the hotel offers a pool which scented with eucalyptus, rooms that are equipped with egyptian cotton sheets and a japanese restaurant.
avonmore on the park
this hotel is in a close vicinity of the university of nsw, the royal randwick racecourse and the prince of wales hospital. it is a beautiful historic property, built in 1888 as a victorian mansion. right now, avonmore on the park is a charming building renovated into a 4-star boutique hotel.
the hotel has 23 luxurious heritage rooms, 1 large meeting room and 7 suites. what radiates with historic flavour is the hotel’s grand terrace, but it also features pressed metal and wood carvings and stained glass which gives it a specific elegant touch. this is one of the best accommodation options in the randwick area.
qt
this is a hotel with staggering 200 suites! it is located in the center of the town in a building that was once the state theatre. if you want to go stay somewhere unique, this is definitely the place to be. it is designed in the art deco and gothic style and the staff that will welcome you is matched to the interior. they wear high heels, red wigs, berets and stockings, so you can go back in time and feel this special 18th century vibe.
qt has its own traditional barber, a coffee parlour, a chic cocktail bar and many other interesting features. you can indulge in quirky food such as chocolate covered bacon, and drinks that follow suit. this will definitely satisfy your need to get away from the ordinary world.
sangoma retreat
if you wish to stay further away from the city, then the sangoma retreat in the blue mountains is the perfect option. in the zulu language, sangoma translates to ‘healer’, and with a good reason. here you can rest your soul and body and regenerate your overall physical and mental state. you will be close to nature in all of its calmness.
this is an ecological retreat with a proper certification and it boast a sauna, an infinity pool, and open plan lounge and five suites that are surrounded by nature. some of the suits have beautifully designed window walls and charming fireplaces which make it ideal for a stay with your loved one.
there are a lot of boutique hotels in and around sydney, so you can find literally anything that your heart desires. if you prefer something more modern or luxurious, an artsy place or a historic mansion, even a nature getaway, then sydney will definitely meet all of your criteria. enjoy yourself, immerse yourself in the parallel world of reworked buildings turned hotels and find a peace of mind in this hectic world that we find ourselves in.
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I counted two hundred and seventy-two "i"s in that text.
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