Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour

Next door to the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, the Novotel is aimed mainly at business travellers. As a result, all the rooms come stuffed with communication gizmos such as LCD TVs, broadband and wireless internet access, and mobile phone- and laptop-charging stations. The panoramic harbour and city views are lovely, and there’s also a swimming pool, tennis court, gym and sauna. The hotel is home to Liquid – an average cocktail bar with a good outdoor terrace – and a restaurant, Dish. Bar. Business centre. Concierge. Disabled-adapted rooms. Gym. Internet (high-speed/wireless). No-smoking floors. Parking ($30). Pool (outdoor). Restaurant. Room service. TV (cable/pay movies). CityRail Town Hall/Monorail/LightRail Convention. Rates $372-$458 double. Rooms 525. Credit AmEx, DC, MC, V.