HOTEL PALISADE, Sydney

Hotel Palisade, located in historic Miller's Point, features rooms dressed in soft nautical colors. Rooms include queen-sized beds with linen upholstered bedheads, amenities by Mor, and pristine marble-tiled bathrooms with elegant tapware. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, free WiFi, and a TV. Some units feature a seating area. Certain rooms include views of the sea or city. A portable fan is available on request. The Standard Rooms are 17m2 studio rooms and include a mini bar and a window looking over Barangaroo. Deluxe Rooms are 33 sqm and offer views of Barangaroo Reserve and Sydney Harbour, separate sleeping and lounging areas, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a mini bar. One room includes a queen-sized bed, views to Darling Harbour, an en suite bathroom, iPod docking station and a minibar. Some suites offer views to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and include an iPod docking station, a minibar and an en suite bathroom with a shower. Rooms are named after local characters from The Rocks' layered past, each with a unique view over Sydney's skyline. Some rooms have a shared balcony with views of the Harbour Bridge and Walsh Bay. The hotel has been restored with meticulous attention to detail.

Hotel Palisade includes Public House, a ground-floor pub with craft beers and bespoke interiors. Henry Deane, a split-level cocktail bar and restaurant, occupies the top two floors. Henry Deane serves lunch and dinner, with a menu designed to be shared. The menu is created and led by Head chef Cian Mulholland. Public House serves pub fare, with a menu brought to you by Head Chef Martin Roberts. The Public House's Parlour can be booked for private gatherings. Examples of sharing dishes include octopus dipped in a spicy sauce, and a prawn and asparagus risotto. Public House Happy Hour is Tuesday to Friday, 4pm to 6pm, and includes $9 pints. The hotel seems the food and beverage offerings.

Hotel Palisade provides private event spaces, including The Flying Fox and The Dining Chamber on the top floor of Henry Deane. The Linnean and The Push rooms are also available. The Flying Fox lounge area fits up to 12 people. The Dining Chamber accommodates up to 10 seated guests or 15 cocktail-style. The Linnean room fits up to 20 guests, and The Push room accommodates up to 30 guests; these rooms can be combined for up to 55 guests. The Public House's Parlour can be booked for private gatherings. The Parlour is suited for casual affairs and can be booked as a shared space for 20 guests or a private space for 50 guests. The Parlour Bites menu offers mini versions of house favorites.

Hotel Palisade is located in historic Miller's Point and sits alongside Barangaroo, Sydney's newest harbour-side park and cultural reserve. Circular Quay is 800 metres from the property and a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Rocks are 0.5 km away. Darling Harbour is 2 km away. SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and Luna Park Sydney are 2 km away. Kingsford Smith Airport is 9 km from Hotel Palisade.

Today's clientele at Hotel Palisade are different from the maritime workers who built the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Stay here if you are design-conscious, like to eat and drink well, enjoy a beautiful view and want to be close to, but not in, the centre of town. It's one of the best spots in Sydney for a sunset cocktail and a plate of oysters. The heritage building has been restored with meticulous attention to detail. The hotel has been resurrected with cutting-edge interiors and a lively restaurant and bar. Every room includes a private bathroom fitted with a shower. Hotel Palisade features free WiFi. It also includes an iPod docking station and a separate lounge/dining area.