Hilton Sydney, SydneyHilton Sydney in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 60 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.2, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.5, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $165 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located at 488 George Street, this five-star hotel sits in the centre of the Sydney Central Business District. It is positioned between Town Hall station and Barangaroo, within walking distance of Darling Harbour and major shopping areas. The property features 587 rooms that underwent a recent refurbishment to provide contemporary interiors. Guests can access a 25-metre indoor lap pool, a full-service spa, and a large fitness centre. On-site dining includes the Glass Brasserie and Zeta Bar. The hotel is well-suited for business travellers and city visitors, though the lounge air-conditioning can be inconsistent.What stands out

Central business district location

Refurbished modern rooms

Large indoor lap pool

Multiple on-site dining options

Watch out for

Inconsistent lounge air-conditioning

No Chromecast in rooms

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