Shangri-La Sydney
176 Cumberland Street The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, 2000
Videos
Videos
Videos
Videos
Videos
Videos
About us
Shangri-La Sydney enjoys the most coveted position on Sydney Harbour. The unparalleled views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House enhance the glamour of this destination hotel. Nestled in the historic Rocks District, the contemporary hotel features 564 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites, reflecting the vibrant hues of the harbour and beyond. Horizon Club on level 30 is Australia's most sophisticated guest lounge. The finely-decorated space boasts soaring, 13 metre-high windows spanning four floors and offers 270 degree views. Shangri-La Sydney offers upto 20,000 square feet (1858 sq meter) of flexible meetings spaces perfect for any type of conference groups, exhibitions, gala dinners & incentive groups. Altitude restaurant takes dining to new heights. Nowhere else in Sydney will you find an award-winning culinary experience with such extraordinary, all-encompassing views of Sydney Harbour's glittering jewels. Blu Bar on 36 serves creative cocktails by talented bartenders presiding over a sleek space brimming with Sydneysiders and visitors alike, as the city glistens below. Chi, The Spa is the perfect destination for those seeking a tranquil, urban, drawing inspiration from ancient Asian healing and wellness philosophies to create a place of personal peace, enchantment and well-being. Let the breathtaking beauty of Sydney envelop you in its magic at Shangri-La Sydney.
Venue Details
ChainShangri-La Hotels
BrandShangri-La City Hotels
Built2001
Renovated2014
Total meeting space19,678 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms564
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
• Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2024
• Shangri-La Sydney, Recommended, Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners, 2024
• Top 3 Favourite City Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, World's Best Awards, Travel + Leisure, 2023
• Shangri-La Sydney, Recommended, Forbes Travel Guide Star Award Winners, 2023
• Top 5 Best Hotels in Australia, DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, 2023
• Business Hotel, Highly Commended, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2023
• Meetings and Conference Property, Highly Commended, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2023
• Altitude, Best Restaurant, Australian Hotels Association (AHA), National Awards for Excellence, 2023
• Altitude, Restaurant of the Year, NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, 2023
• Altitude, 3 Glass Rating, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2023
• Altitude, Experts' Choice Award, Experts' Choice Awards, 2023
• Marketing Talent of the Year, Highly Commended, NSW Accommodation Awards for Excellence, 2023
• Meetings and Conference Property, HM Awards for Hotel & Accommodation Excellence, 2022
• Altitude, Best Listing of Australian Wines, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022
• Altitude, Best Hotel Restaurant Wine List, Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022
• Altitude, "2022 Experts' Choice Award", Experts' Choice Awards, 2022
• Shangri-La Sydney, "2022 Experts' Choice Award", Experts' Choice Awards, 2022
• Altitude, 3 Glass Rating, Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards, 2022
• Top 5 Best City Hotels, Australia and New Zealand, World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure, 2022
• Highly Commended, Best Day Spa and Health Club, Awards for Excellence, Tourism Accommodation Australia, 2022
• Highly Commended, Best Marketing Campaign, Awards for Excellence, Tourism Accommodation Australia, 2022
• Altitude, Best Restaurant, Australian Hotels Association (AHA) National Awards for Excellence, 2022
• Recommended by Forbes – 2019
• Recommended by Forbes – 2018
Recommended by Forbes - 2019
Recommended by Forbes - 2018
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (ocean or water)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Video conference
- VIP services
Seasonal Availability
Do you want to know if your event is during the high or low season? Check the season availability for this hotel.Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
High season
Oct 01 - Nov 30Feb 01 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Aug 01 - Sep 30Apr 01 - May 31Dec 01 - Dec 27Jan 03 - Jan 31
Low season
Jun 01 - Jul 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
19,678 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,411 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
3,552 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,454 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
850
Seating capacity
800
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
19,678 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,411 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
3,552 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
3,454 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
850
Seating capacity
800
Floor Plans
Download floor plans for this venue.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom | Crescent rounds (Cabaret) | Hollow square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7,411 sq. ft. 95.8 x 75 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 750 | - | 488 | 750 | 720 | 400 | - | 450 | 80 | |
3,498 sq. ft. 47.6 x 75 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 320 | 45 | 216 | 300 | 320 | 180 | - | 180 | 60 | |
3,552 sq. ft. 47.4 x 75 sq. ft. | 14.8 ft. | 350 | 45 | 216 | 350 | 350 | 200 | - | 180 | 60 | |
1,679 sq. ft. 64 x 26.2 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 200 | - | - | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | |
1,775 sq. ft. 67 x 26.2 sq. ft. | 8.9 ft. | 180 | - | - | 180 | - | - | - | - | - | |
400 sq. ft. 28 x 45 sq. ft. | 7.1 ft. | 100 | 36 | 50 | 98 | 98 | 51 | 36 | 56 | 42 | |
602 sq. ft. 28.7 x 21.3 sq. ft. | 7.1 ft. | 40 | - | 30 | 40 | 40 | 27 | - | 24 | - | |
700 sq. ft. 28.7 x 24.6 sq. ft. | 7.1 ft. | 40 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 27 | 18 | 24 | 24 | |
426 sq. ft. 72.6 x 21.6 sq. ft. | 9.8 ft. | 120 | - | - | 120 | - | - | - | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
564
Single (1 bed)
447
Double (2 beds)
80
Suites
38
Total guest rooms
564
Single (1 bed)
447
Double (2 beds)
80
Suites
38
Location
Getting Here
The hotel is a 25-minute drive from Sydney International and Domestic Airport and a 15 minute drive or train to the city’s central business district. There are numerous options to reach Shangri-La Sydney, from the airport. Guests can choose between hotel limousine pick-up, taxi and train. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive to the hotel from the international airport. During peak hours, it takes a minimum of 40 minutes to reach the hotel.
Taxis are available directly outside the domestic and international terminals. The one-way cost for a taxi on a metered fare is approximately AUD 50 to AUD 60.
The Airport Link is located directly beneath the International T1 and Domestic T2 and T3 terminals. The train services city stops, including Wynyard Station and Circular Quay Station which are a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
We recommend getting off at Wynyard Station, as the walk to the hotel is much easier for guests with luggage from this stop.
Distance from airport
14 mi
Distance from airport 14 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( A$65.00/day )
Street parking
Local Attractions
Sydney Fish Market
Shopping
15 mins
Sydney Fish Market’s six wet fish retailers offer Australia’s biggest variety of fresh seafood. The site also features numerous restaurants and cafés, bakery, butcher, gourmet deli, greengrocer, bottle shop, fishing supplies store and gift shop.
Bank St & Pyrmont Bridge Road Sydney, AU
Visit website
Sydney Opera House
Historical landmark
4 mins
One of the most iconic buildings in the world – the Sydney Opera House, is an architectural masterpiece and vibrant performance space. It's a place where the past shapes the future, where conventions are challenged, and cultures are celebrated. Step inside and discover the stories that make the Opera House so inspiring.
Visit website
Blue Mountain
Historical landmark
3 hrs
The Blue Mountains is a rugged region west of Sydney in Australia’s New South Wales. Known for dramatic scenery, it encompasses steep cliffs, eucalyptus forests, waterfalls and villages dotted with guesthouses, galleries and gardens. Katoomba, a major town in the area, borders Blue Mountains National Park and its bushwalking trails. Echo Point affords views of the storied Three Sisters sandstone rock formation.
Visit website
Hunter Valley
Recreation
3 hrs
The Hunter Valley, just north of Sydney in New South Wales, is one of Australia's major wine-growing regions, with a viticultural history dating back to the early 1800s. Known for varietals such as Semillon and Shiraz, it’s home to well over 100 vineyards. Most are located south of the Hunter River and operate cellar doors so the public can sample their bottlings.
Visit website
Dining in Sydney
Nightlife
30 mins
In the heart of the city you’ll find some of Sydney’s best and most well-known restaurants. Neil Perry’s fine dining venture Rockpool is a true Sydney institution, as is the famed Quay at Circular Quay, its food matched only by its stunning Sydney Harbour views. Tucked beneath the sails of the Sydney Opera House, Peter Gilmore’s Bennelong also offers great harbour vistas, accompanied by a menu filled with fine Australian produce.
Visit website
Bondi Beach
Recreation
25 mins
Watch a glorious sunrise at world-famous Bondi Beach before an invigorating swim in the turquoise waters or a stroll along the white sands. Roll out a beach towel and relax on the fine sands while enjoying spectacular views of the vast Pacific Ocean. You can also learn to surf at an accredited surf school. And there are plenty of things to do beyond the iconic beach. Fine dining, eclectic shopping markets, gorgeous coastal walks and a buzzing nightlife can all be experienced in Bondi year-round.
Visit website
Taranga Zoo
Recreation
25 mins
Taronga Zoo is just 12 minutes from the city by ferry, with breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour and free shows and keeper talks throughout the day.
There’s always plenty happening at Taronga Zoo. With over 4,000 animals to see, over 20 keeper talks and shows a day, tours, events & concerts, there’s always a new reason to visit Taronga Zoo.
Bradleys Head Road
Mosman, AU 2088
Visit website
Bridge Climb
Historical landmark
15 mins
If you choose BridgeClimb, BridgeClimb Express or BridgeClimb Mandarin, you reach the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 134m above sea level, right in the heart of Sydney Harbour for an uninterrupted panorama of the city and surrounds.
Whilst at the top, you’ll soak up the world around you while your Climb Leader captures your photo.
Visit website
Preferred vendors
La Costa Limousine
Carlsbad, multi-city
La Costa Limousine provides safe, clean and reliable chauffeured transportation. We achieve this goal with highly trained chauffeurs, the newest vehicles available and a commitment to Five Star service.
The difference between La Costa Limousine and other companies can be explained using one word – quality. From our perfectly maintained fleet of late model luxury vehicles to the highly experienced and professional team of chauffeurs and support staff; you will know quality when you travel with La Costa Limousine.
Transportation
Visit Profile
RubyLemon
Abu Dhabi, multi-city
RubyLemon provides a wide range of entertainment options and hospitality staff for events of all sizes. Based in Los Angeles with local performers in all major cities.
With a team of experienced professionals and a variety of acts to choose from, we can help make your event a success. From stilt walkers and music acts to walkabout characters, face painters, and brand ambassadors, we have something to suit every occasion. Our staff are professional, reliable, and trained to provide the highest level of service to ensure that your event runs smoothly. Contact us today to learn more and book our entertainers and staff for your next event.
Hired Entertainment
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
Go! Running Tours ApS
Amsterdam, multi-city
Sustainable and healthy: Make your conference unforgettable with activities that boost well-being and lower carbon footprints. Explore the world on the run with expert local running guides.
Activity
Hired Entertainment
Visit Profile
Insider Experience
Beverly Hills, multi-city
Your Premier USA DMC Partner
At Insider Experience, we create seamless, unforgettable events with exclusive access to premium venues, world-class entertainment, and VIP sporting experiences. With over 20 years of expertise, we handle every detail behind the scenes, ensuring a flawless, five-star experience.
Planners value our quick response times, all-inclusive budget turnarounds, strong industry relationships, and operational precision. We operate across the U.S. in key destinations such as Hawaii, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, Las Vegas, New York, and Miami. Our global offices enable us to efficiently serve both U.S. and international clients across multiple time zones.
Let’s craft something extraordinary together—contact us today!
Activity
Amenities/Gifting
Logistics/Decor
+3
Visit Profile
Lollipop Signs by Moving Products
Worldwide
✨AS SEEN AT CVENT CONNECT! ✨ The loved classic — Lollipop Signs — the lightest and brightest LED sign in the world
• Open Seats in Dark Auditoriums • Brand Recognition • VIP Seating • Direct Guests & Manage Traffic Flow •
Brighten up your event with Lollipop Signs!
Complimentary catalogue with your branding – Connect with us today for more information, or send us your logo and we will create an interactive presentation highlighting your brand.
Amenities/Gifting
Logistics/Decor
Transportation
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
Brooklyn Comedy Collective
Jersey City, multi-city
The Brooklyn Comedy Collective is a comedy theater and school in Brooklyn with a mission to produce irreverent, fearless shows from a wide range of voices and inspire students to approach performance from a place of joy and fierceness. From year-round comedy classes to workshops for businesses large and small to improv festivals and live comedy produced Tues-Sundays nights in East Williamsburg, we celebrate anyone who wants to let their freak flag fly.
We offer a wide array of classes in improv, sketch, and stand-up and more - available year-round at our fabulous training centers in North Brooklyn - The Dog House (137 Montrose Ave, Brooklyn) & The Pig Pen (144 Boerum St, Brooklyn).
Just a 1 minute walk away, we produce shows Tuesday-Sunday at our two-floor, kick-ass theater called Eris (167 Graham Ave, Brooklyn).
We offer private shows and team-building improv workshops teaching the skills of improvisation to businesses and orgs of all size, including Fortune 500 companies, at our space our yours.
Activity
Visit Profile
On Purpose Adventures
Charleston, multi-city
Crossed arms.
Poked out bottom lips.
Eye rolls.
Sighs of displeasure.
Mention team building, and you might get these reactions. The thought of another ropes course, forced togetherness or (gasp!) trust falls while keeping your already busy team from their work can create more stress than staying at the workplace. But not with On Purpose Adventures.
Your group may need team building (focused on skill development/enhancement) or team bonding (focused on relationship-minded activities) or a combination of both. But whatever the activity, it needs to be facilitated WITH purpose and ON purpose. Most team building programs don’t tie the experience into real-world, job-related application. But ours does.
On Purpose delivers team building and bonding with a purpose. Our programs are structured around the way your team operates, and can be tailored to fit your specific challenges and goals. Your team will engage in collaborative activities that build communication, cohesiveness, and enhance skills like collective problem solving, while having fun together.
Team building and bonding with On Purpose Adventures brings your team members together in exciting, driven, purposeful activities that make a big impression and generate a genuine team response, keeping them productive and engaged. Skill enhancement happens in a real-life relatable structure, so your takeaways aren’t easily forgotten or lost as soon as the fun ends.
Let us help you strengthen your team - on purpose.
Activity
Visit Profile
PRA
Worldwide
Consider a wide array of U.S. destinations for your business experience: the historic Northeast, charming South, all-American Midwest, or picturesque West. In PRA, you have an expert partner to collaborate with you, anywhere your program takes you, to craft extraordinary events for you and your participants.
Logistics/Decor
Transportation
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
EPEAK Studio
Worldwide
EPEAK Studio is a global 360 agency specializing in events, digital solutions, and content creation. We leverage cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive services, from planning to execution. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop proprietary solutions that push the industry forward, ensuring each project exceeds client expectations. By blending creativity with the latest tech, we provide tailored solutions that set us apart in the industry.
Logistics/Decor
Preferred staff
Visit Profile
CUE
Worldwide
The CUE Platform delivers fun, interactive experiences, including quick-play games, trivia, polling, photo walls, and more, that keep crowds involved and energized throughout your event. Every activation is customizable with your colors, logos, messaging, and sponsor branding, so it feels like a natural extension of your program.
Those same experiences also serve as sponsor opportunities, high-visibility touch points that boost brand recognition, capture actionable data, and deliver a measurable ROI while audiences are fully engaged.
Activity
Logistics/Decor
Visit Profile
Looking for more vendor options?
Browse additional vendors for AV, entertainment, transportation, and other event needs.
Learn more
Powered by
Shangri-La Sydney Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Shangri-La Sydney regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Shangri-La Sydney's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Does Shangri-La Sydney have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Shangri-La Sydney and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Shangri-La Sydney's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Shangri-La Sydney developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NSW Government, Australia
Does Shangri-La Sydney clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, https://www.shangri-la.com/group/shangrila-cares
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Don.lau@shangri-la.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, https://www.shangri-la.com/group/shangrila-cares
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://sitecore-cd.shangri-la.com/-/media/Project/Shangri-La-Group/OurStory/Files/Community-And-Social-Impact/Sustainability-Reports/2020_SustainabilityReport.pdf
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Don.lau@shangri-la.com
Ready to send your inquiry?
Ready to send your inquiry?Report an issue with this venue profile to the Cvent Supplier Network.
