Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay

The hotel itself isn’t the best. The location is absolutely great and in a fantastic spot. Also, the lounge and breakfast area was very welcoming. The elevators are EXTREMELY slow. I had to wait around 10 minutes for one to arrive which is also a big safety hazard. The breakfast buffet was rather miserable. I asked three times for a cappuccino until finally it arrived. The waiters weren’t professional at all either. The tables in the breakfast room were so closely together you couldn’t get past and with no privacy and people near you hearing your conversation. The most disgusting thing was the recreational level of the hotel at level 4. It was not renovated at all and it was old, the water in the pool was FREEZING COLD. The spaces were extremely small and there were only 5 beds to rest on. There was nothing to refresh people like bottled water. Also, the sauna area was very old and dirty. To be Marriott, I would have expected better since it’s a very big and popular chain around the world. But the position it is in is the best. It really is and I really recommend it. But for the price I payed, I won’t be coming back.

We recently had a nine night stay using only Bon Voyage points. Soon after arrival we knew we made the right choice. We arrived at 9 am after a red eye flight. Although a room was not available, we were given keys to an early arrival suite. We were able to take showers and change clothes, then stored our luggage at reception.
The room was great, with a view of the Opera House and harbor. The Executive Lounge had great breakfast choices and variety every day. The evening food and drink options were always good and served as our dinner 8 of 9 nights.
The location was amazing, only a five minute walk to the Circular Quay and the ferries, trains, trams and buses. We went to a performance at the Sydney Opera House which was less than a 15 minute walk away.
The Concierge staff gave excellent suggestions and was always helpful.

This hotel and its staff was impeccable! Daniel at the front desk was incredibly friendly and had a wealth of knowledge to share about where to visit and what to see. Daniel was a great first impression - Marriott is lucky to have him. The executive lounge was also impressive - a very large spread for breakfast and dinner. I highly recommend.

Rooms and the hotel structure are all aged and a bit tired. A bed with peaks and valleys may not comfort you enough to sleep through the night. You will experience slow lifts that randomly reset themselves refusing to take you to your floor. Also, calling a lift takes forever. The hotel management should open the staircases for everyone. It would be quicker to walk down 15 floors than wait for an overloaded lift and you may need to wait for the next one because there is no room anyway. Don't plan anything without a 15-20 minutes lift delay buffer... It is a major pain.

Prompt service. Great food for a conference. Perfect location. Breakfast is decent. Espresso coffee order not always there when you need it. Staff can be forgetful about your simple coffee order.

My room had an average random street view, but not everyone is getting the opera house picturesque panorama from their small room window... Also, I hear that my view was a decent one in comparison with an alleyway or a construction crane view also available...

Perfect place to stay. So close to Circular Quay. 1 minute walk and to have everything you need to see and do to experience Sydney. The Rocks, Opera House, Harbour Bridge, ferries, food and entertainment all walking distance.
Awesome staff, gorgeous foyer and clean rooms.
Don't forget your swimmers to enjoy the indoor heated pool and sauna.
Huge gym if you need your work out also.

Loved my room. Had a unique shape. Was a lovely welcome in a great location. Very busy lobby but everyone was helpful and friendly. Pricey but it’s in an excellent location. I will say their restaurant inside didn’t excite me though and they seem to have a lack of elevators.