Hyatt Regency Sydney

Sydney is chockablock with hotels that pull out all the stops for guests, but still, Hyatt Regency is a star. Rooms are—in a word—gynormous, starting at 28 square meters, and outfitted with all the latter day thrills one might expect, including flatscreen TVs with Miracast mirroring technology (the easy way to project whatever you like, be it your work presentation or latest Netflix binge) and walk-in showers. In-the-know insiders book a Regency Club room for access to the nautically-themed 11th story lounge, where guests can nab comped breakfasts and pre-dinner appetizers while taking in the birds-eye views of the aptly named Darling Harbour.

A harbor-side monolith with 892 pampering guest rooms and a rooftop bar.

Hands-off. This is an outsized hotel (reportedly the city’s largest) with boutique-hotel worthy service, down to the gratis wifi and an e-concierge who can pre-book everything from your spa treatments to your airport transfers.

You tend to eat everything delicious in sight on vacation, and the on-site gym is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You know it’s not likely that you’ll hit the treadmill at 1 a.m.—but you like that you could.

High among the clouds at Zephyr, the hotel’s rooftop bar, you take in the twinkling twilight cityscape—and the divine menu. You find it impossible to pick a cocktail...do you want a caramelized peach mojito or salted caramel espresso? So you do a crazy thing. You order both. And you’ve never been prouder of yourself.

Sailmaker - Heritage through fresh produce and abundant seafood selection Heritage Café - Light breakfast and lunch options Zephyr - Rooftop bar with sensational views of Sydney and Darling Harbour Lobby Lounge - Perfect place for a quick coffee, quiet glass of wine or evening cocktail Dundee Arms - One of Sydney’s oldest pubs