Contact Information
33 Cross St., Double Bay, NSW 2028  Phone 1300/361 180 in Australia   800/241-3333 in the U.S. and Canada  0800/443 030 in New Zealand, 0800/234 000 in the U.K., or 02/9362 4455  Fax 02/9362 4744

Size: 140 units  Extras A/C MINIBAR TV TEL.  Parking A$15 (U.S.$10.50)  Transportation: CityRail: Edgecliff, then about a 1 km (1/2-Mile) walk. Bus: 325 or 324 from Circular Quay. Ferry: Double Bay.  Prices: A$349-$409 (U.S.$244.30-$286.30) double; from A$499 (U.S.$349.30) and up for suites. A$399-$449 (U.S.$279.30-$314.30) Club floor  Credit Cards: AE, BC, DC, JCB, MC, V

Madonna, the late Princess Diana, Tom Jones, George Bush, Neil Diamond--they've all stayed in this five-star darling of the establishment, situated about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from the city center in Sydney's poshest harborside suburb. The grand lobby is decked out in a maritime theme, the corridors are somberly lit, and antiques and Persian rugs are scattered tastefully here and there. The large guest rooms are done in Regency style and are almost unnervingly quiet. Everything you would expect at the best in town is here, from the enormous TV and the fluffy bathrobes down to designer bathtub salts and a perfect, single rose. Most rooms have balconies with water views.

Dining/Entertainment: The Grill serves good continental cuisine in an intimate, elegant environment; the plush Bar is popular for cigars and brandy; and The lobby lounge is wonderfully civilized for breakfast and a favorite lunch and afternoon tea spot for the local social set.

Facilities: Heated rooftop pool, fitness center, concierge, 24-hour room service, nightly turndown, twice-daily maid service, valet, baby-sitting, separate kosher kitchen, business center, meeting facilities, sundry/gift shop, currency exchange.

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