The Langham Sydney, SydneyThe Langham Sydney in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 6 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 4.1. Rooms from about $258 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Langham Sydney is a five-star boutique hotel situated in The Rocks district. This Edwardian-style property contains 98 rooms and suites, many of which provide views of the harbour or the city skyline. Guests can access an indoor heated pool, a day spa, and a fitness centre. It is the only hotel in the area to provide an outdoor tennis court. The location allows for walking access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour. While the service and facilities are high-end, some guests find the interior design lacks warmth. It suits travellers seeking a central base with classic amenities.What stands out

Private outdoor tennis court

Heated indoor swimming pool

Proximity to Darling Harbour

Sotheby's curated art collection

Watch out for

Interior design can feel cheerless

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