Travel + Leisure 2009 World Top 500 Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific

Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street MELBOURNE, Australia

From $282 per night

Positioned on Collins Street in the heart of the CBD, the new Grand Hyatt Melbourne includes new upper and lower lobbies, the new restaurant, Collins Kitchen, and RU-CO, the new bar and the residence, Grand Hyatt Melbournes brand new events venue. A new retail precinct, Momo restaurant and the Spice Market bar heralds the arrival of Melbournes new centre of luxury. 547 guestrooms include custom made beds and Egyptian cotton linen, LCD flat screens and, from 1st March, wireless internet access. A guestroom refurbishment program will commence in April 2009. Grand Club accommodation includes access to the Grand Club Lounge, with express check in/out, all day refreshments, meeting areas and wireless internet access. City Club Fitness Centre and Sanctuary Day Spa are available to all guests.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "A 22-year-old high-rise with modern Italianate décor, near Federation Square and the river; it's just undergone a $29 million renovation. Rooms to Book: Grand View rooms are worth the $20 upgrade for their larger size and floor-to-ceiling windows. Insider Tip: Sampling one of more than 50 varieties of single-malt whiskey at the new bar RU-CO."

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Park Hyatt Sydney
7 Hickson Road The Rocks, Australia

From $631 per night

Park Hyatt Sydney is located in the historic "Rocks" area of Sydney, nestled under the Sydney Harbour bridge and directly across the harbour from the Sydney Opera House. The hotel is a three story sandstone building curved in shape, boasting private guestroom balconies.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Contemporary art-filled low-rise on the waterfront, with unparalleled views of the Sydney Opera House and some of the city's largest standard rooms—many with private balconies. Rooms to Book: City Harbour Kings or Opera Rooms, for classic 20th-century furniture (think Eames) and expansive seascapes. Insider Tip: Enjoying tapas, like grilled chorizo sausage with tomato salsa and roasted wagyu meatballs, at the waterfront Harbourbar."

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Park Hyatt Melbourne
1 Parliament Square - Off Parliament Place Melbourne, Australia

From $384 per night

Park Hyatt Melbourne is a world-class hotel, and its location is as distinctive as its design and interior. Conveniently situated in one of Melbourne's most historic areas, at the top of Collins Street and opposite St Patrick's Cathedral. Hotel is completely non-smoking effective 01Jul07.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Well-rounded 20-story hotel with Art Deco-style interiors and a top-notch spa, next to the Fitzroy Gardens downtown. Rooms to Book: Rooms in the Cathedral wing, for their views of St. Patrick's Cathedral. Insider Tip: Dining at the five-level Radii restaurant, where chef Paul Wilson Jean-Christophe Tomasi serves top-notch Mediterranean-style dishes."

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InterContinental SYDNEY
Cnr Bridge And Phillip Streets SYDNEY, Australia

From $293 per night

Positioned on the edge of the worlds most stunning harbour, InterContinental Sydney overlooks the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Royal Botanic Gardens. Steps away are the Central Business District, the historic Rocks area, leading shops and boutiques and some of the finest restaurants this city has to offer. Situated at Circular Quay, this Sydney hotel was once the site of the first Government House and later the Treasury Building. InterContinental Sydney blends contemporary style with 19th century architecture. Beyond your guestroom discover the outstanding facilities and services of the hotel, from the rooftop lounge of Club InterContinental, to the panoramic views afforded by the indoor swimming and fitness facilities on level 31, to the fantastic dining venues of Café Opera, Cortile and Etch. All meeting rooms are within the beautifully restored Treasury Building of 1851. Behind the doors of this heritage façade lie high ceilings, natural light and superior technical capabilities. We look forward to welcoming you to InterContinental Sydney.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Smartly refurbished tower hotel with Victorian-style interiors, rising above the sandstone façade of the 1851 Treasury Building, just a stone's throw from the serene Royal Botanic Gardens. Rooms to Book: Club City View rooms, for access to the panoramic rooftop lounge. Insider Tip: Afternoon tea in the Cortile lobby lounge."

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The Westin Sydney
1 Martin Place Sydney, Australia

From $515 per night

See the exciting city of Sydney while staying at our premier five-star hotel, The Westin Sydney. In the central business district, our hotel is nestled among renowned shops, restaurants, and theatres. We are also only a short distance from such famous attractions as Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and the Harbour Bridge. Our associates are here to assist you in any way possible during your stay, with a full-service concierge, secretarial service, and business centre. Relax with our in-room massage treatments, linger over a long lunch at our Mosaic Restaurant, restore the senses with high tea in The Lobby Bar & Lounge, or reinvigorate your mind and body in our state-of-the art gym. Try out one of our two accommodation options at The Westin Sydney. The historic General Post Office building houses our beautiful Heritage Rooms, and our Tower rooms have spectacular views of the city. No matter which room you choose, enjoy our signature Heavenly Bed® to enhance your relaxation. Named to Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List in every year consecutively since 2005 and as well as Travel + Leisure's prestigious 500 List in 2008, The Westin Sydney is the perfect hotel for experiencing the enchanting past and vibrant present of Sydney. Our hotel was also named Deluxe Hotel of the Year 2007 at the 10th Annual Awards for Excellence, AHA (NSW) Accommodation Division. On March 27, 2010 the we will take part in Earth Hour. At 8. 30pm for one hour, we will turn off all unnecessary lights within the hotel and are asking our guests to do the same. For non-US hotels, rates confirmed in USD may be converted to local currency by the hotel at your time of stay, based on the exchange rate used by the hotel.

What's Great
Travel + Leisure says... "Former post office building with skyscraper annex in a central downtown location; the city's best hotel for business travelers, with plenty of executive-level amenities. Rooms to Book: Fitness buffs will love the workout rooms for their exercise equipment, including treadmills. Insider Tip: Checking-in between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: you'll be greeted in the lobby with cocktails and a choice of three canapés, as a part of the Unwind Ritual." -From Travelandleisure.com

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