Knowing we were using Hilton honors points for a free stay we were expecting the smallest room looking over the dustbins at the back.. What we actually were given was a superb suite on the 31st floor.

Large bedroom with a super comfortable super king size bed. Hi tech hi spec bathroom, all glass, mirrors and marble. Two person Jacuzzi bath right under a picture window. Great view of the Sydney skyline as you sip your evening champagne and watch the flat screen TV in the bathroom wall. Walk in shower with 5 separate heads. Two hand basins and separate toilet.

Next to the bedroom, an equally large and equally impressive lounge and hall area with another toilet and in all 3 flat screen TVs scattered around the suite. A telephone and communications system that you probably need a pilots licence to operate.

And all this done in exquisite simple modern taste.

The Hilton is downtown whilst most of their competitors cluster around the harbour. But downtown is great for shopping and restaurants and it is only a 10 minute walk from the ferries.

Undoubtedly the Hilton Sydney is, for me, the queen of the Hilton group in Australasia.

Stayed at the hotel for 2 nights and really enjoyed it. The other reviews are correct about the size of the rooms, but they are quite functional. I used points to stay there, but would not have paid the asking price of $375/night. The location is great and staff was very professional and accomodating. One nice feature are the automated blackout blinds. I woke up one morning around 9AM thinking it was 2 am. When I raised the blinds it was a very sunny day. The beds are very nice too! If you were paying, you can probably find a hotel with a bigger room, but not as nice. If you are using points, I would highly recommend using them at this hotel.

Stayed here twice during a recent visit to Australia
Re-vamped rooms and excellent central location. Business / Executive floors get additional service and the Executive Lounge for the complimentary breaksfast and pre dinner canapes and drinks is excellent.

I stayed at this hotel over New Year's so it was completely full. I had an executive room as a Diamond but it was tiny and more like what you'd expect at a Motel 6 than a Hilton. Executive lounge was packed, again because of the holiday but the staff did a good job at keeping the food and drinks replenished despite the crowds. The buffet breakfast downstairs was a better choice because of the crowds. The location is not my favorite as I would prefer to be closer to Circular Quay.