Important note:From July 11 to Sep 12 2009 the hotel will undergo an upgrade program to further improve and enhance the guest facilities including the Health Club, pool, gym, and Cafe Mix. The property is also delighted to introduce Australias first CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La in mid December 2009.The Shangri-La Hotel Sydney is perfectly located in the Historic Rocks area between the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and a five-minute walk from Circular Quay.The spacious lobby contains a lounge with small bar counter, Japanese-style garden, large waterfalls, and Oriental objets d'art. The hotel also has shops, L-shaped brasserie, Japanese restaurant, heated indoor pool and extensive fitness facilities. On the 36th floor, the glass wall of the Horizons Bar provides the best views of Sydney Harbour. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Other hotel services include concierge, laundry, babysitting, currency exchange, wireless connectivity in all public areas and event support in hotel meeting facilities.Each of the 563 rooms has cable television, high speed internet access, minibar and large sized safe. All rooms look out onto Darling Harbour or the Opera House or both the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.