Best Hotel for watching Jewel come into Sydney

[sassenach.girl]

Hi folks,

 

We're cruising on the Pacific Jewel from Sydney in August 2010 and will likely be in Sydney for 2 days prior to sailing.

 

We woudl really like to see the ship come into the harbour from a hotel balcony. What would be some hotel suggestions that would have a good view of seeing her sail into Sydney?

 

Thanks

Kylie

[Melb06]

Hi far as i know there are not many hotels/motels around the rocks that has balconys apart from the park hyatt hotel on the rock that is a 5 star hotel. depends how much u wanna pay as well good luck.

[sassenach.girl]

Am happy to pay whatever it takes, within reason of course :)

[Itachi]

Am happy to pay whatever it takes, within reason of course :)

 

You could perhaps try the Marriott i forget the other one...not the intercontinental.... shangri la? something like that or even the Four Seasons. They are in CQ so you will need to get a taxi/bus to Wharf 8. Although those buildings aren't as close as the Hyatt I worked in CQ and saw the dawn come and go many times from 2 different levels 15th floor and 34th floor. Just request a room that faces the water...

[40/50]

Hi,

We're sailing from Sydney in January on the Jewel and plan on taking some photos from the pylon lookout at the harbour bridge - see http://www.pylonlookout.com.au for details.

The other thing we're planning is a Centrepoint tower trip. You can do either a tower walk outside (can't take your own camera out there) or even just a trip up to the lookout is always worthwhile - http://www.sydneytower.com.au

Obviously they may be closed if the ship comes in early morning but both are certainly worth a look to view the gorgeous harbour and city and you might catch the ship in port too!