Sydney: Castlereagh Boutique (4 Star Hotel)

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Address: 169 castlereagh street , Sydney 2000, Australia
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Lonely Planet review

Can you ever have too many tassels? The answer is a resounding 'no' at the old Castlereagh. Tucked away off busy Castlereagh St, it's a lavish 1920s building with a sandstone facade and a plush interior that recalls swankier times. Great value and a great location.

Once you've stepped inside from the rather congested and polluted strip that is Castlereagh St, you'll want to give your eyes time to assess the charms of the lobby - an elegant, hushed temple of smooth service, marble, oak and tinkling chandeliers. The rooms upstairs are very comfortable and lovingly maintained, plus there's a grand old-fashioned dining room for an elegant dinner. Standard rooms are on the small side, but they're perfectly suitable and filled with antique-style furniture, textured bed linen and patterned carpet. One room has disability access, and management is only too happy to add roll-away beds to any room if you're travelling with kids. The perfect spot for both sightseeing and business (wireless internet available) - one of Sydney's undiscovered treasures.