Hotel Palisade (Sydney, Australia)

The Hotel Palisade sits just above the docklands in Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct. Sensational harbour views and a convivial on-site bar are the highlights of this informal boutique hotel. High-ceilinged guest rooms with quirky decor and retro touches feature flat-screen TVs and iPod docks. Mini-fridges, ceiling fans, and tea/coffee-making facilities also come as standard. A number of accommodations have balconies, some of which look out over Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge. Upgraded rooms provide kitchenettes and lounge areas. Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property. A lift serves all floors. Pub grub is served in the hotel's charming and often lively on-site bar. A light and airy cocktail lounge proffers rooftop vistas and stylish lunch and dinner options. The Hotel Palisade is half-a-mile from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Darling Harbour and the landmark Sydney Opera House are both a mile away.