THE LANGHAM in Sydney - Hotel Review with Photos

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Updated: January 11, 2022

Essentials
• Location: Along Kent Street.
• Hotel website: langhamhotels.com
• Hotel phone: +61 (0)2 9256 2222
• Check prices for The Langham

The opulent Langham offers spacious and elegant rooms close to the city and The Rocks.

The Langham – A refined and charismatic hotel with a suburban feel.

Almost lost among rows of renovated townhouses, this boutique-style hotel offers peace and solitude. But The Rocks, a historical area packed with bars and cafés, is only ten minutes on foot, and a path from the hotel winds past renovated wharves to the base of the iconic Harbour Bridge. Spacious enough for two doubles, the Deluxe Rooms feature pastel colors and modern art. Bonuses are the large TVs, coffee machines, and plentiful storage space. The Langham also offers a decent gym, a huge spa, and a large indoor pool. Staying or not, certainly pop in for a spot of High Tea at the famed Palm Court café.

The Langham – The Location

Area: Along Kent Street (and not in the ‘heart of The Rocks’ as described on the website). About 10 minutes on foot from the city center, The Rocks, and Circular Quay.
Address: 89-113 Kent Street.
Nearest Transport: Bus – Argyle St at Kent St (400m), Ferry – Barangaroo (750m).
Handy to: Sydney Observatory, The Rocks, Circular Quay.

The Langham Sydney – The Basics

Guests: Probably more suited for couples, especially those looking for a romantic getaway.
Pets: Pets are allowed for an extra A$120 per night.
Views: Of the harbor and wharfs, or the main street (which is reasonably quiet).
Parking: Available for A$60 per day.
How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
Phone: +61 (0)2 9256 2222
Email: tlsyd.info@langhamhotels.com
Website: langhamhotels.com

The Langham – Amenities

Pool: Indoor and large.
Spa: The superb Day Spa by Chuan is located in the basement.
Fitness Center: The Health Club is sizable, with a steam room and personal trainers.
Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.

The Langham – Food and Drink

Restaurants & Bars: The Palm Court café features an elegant setting, complete with a grand piano. Dining is available all day, but is especially popular (so book ahead) for the Afternoon Tea with Wedgewood. • Bistro Remy offers a regal ambience and is open for breakfast and dinner; choose from the excellent buffet or extensive menu.
Breakfast: May be included, depending on the type of booking.
Room Service: Available 24 hours.

The Langham – Rooms

Room Types: Deluxe Room • Terrace Room • Executive Room • One Bedroom Suite • The Residence • The Observatory Suite • List of all Rooms
Smoking Rooms: By Australian law, smoking is forbidden within hotel buildings.
Best Room: The presidential-style Observatory Suite is opulent, spacious, and so very stylish.

The Langham – What’s Nearby?

Best Nearby Restaurants & Bars

Fish at the Rocks – Lovely harbor-side setting, with award-winning seafood.
Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel – Perhaps Sydney’s oldest pub, serving local beers and appetizing food.
tago-an – Unpretentious Japanese with convivial atmosphere.
Henry Deane – Sophisticated, twin-level cocktail lounge offering delicious meals and outstanding views.

Local Transportation

A 20-minute walk to the nearest train station, so best to order a taxi.

The Langham – The Hotel

The Langham is located along Kent Street in an area of townhouses, but within a short walk of the city and The Rocks, an historical area of cafés and shops.

The Langham is just west of the Cahill Expressway. Reaching the attractions in the city centre, such as Circular Quay and The Rocks, involves a short walk through tunnels under this multi-lane road.

The lobby area is welcoming, and furnished with old-world charm.

Next to the hotel lobby, the Palm Court café is renowned for its High Tea, served each afternoon. Bookings are recommended.

Spacious and Stylish Rooms at The Langham

All rooms are substantial and feature stylish furnishings to match the old-world charm of the hotel.

The Deluxe Rooms are elegantly furnished, but views from the smallish windows can be underwhelming.

From the hotel, it’s only about 400m (via the tunnels under the Cahill Expressway) to The Rocks, the original site of old Sydney town.

The historical Rocks area is home to numerous quaint cafés and shops, and is particularly busy on weekends when street markets are held.

Not far from the hotel, The Rocks is home to many renovated old buildings along cobblestone lanes.

Many of the historic buildings around The Rocks have been converted into lovely cafés and bars, such as the Caminetto, popular for pasta and pizza.

With so much history and so many superb views of the harbour, it’s easy to spend hours wandering around The Rocks.

One of the many cafés in The Rocks area is the Munich Brauhaus, with a true German flavour in food, beer and live music.

Built in the 1840s, but now very trendy, The Orient is one of several pubs that claim to be Sydney’s oldest.

Hotel Langham is located near the harbour

The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge dominates the skyline in most directions, and starts at the end of the Cahill Expressway, about 700m from the hotel.

Inner Sydney is blessed with an extraordinary harbour. This can be explored on a cruise or ferry trip from Circular Quay, which is easy to find about 600m east of the hotel.

One of the city’s most famous sights is the Sydney Opera House, accessible from Circular Quay along a 500m path.

The ‘sails’ of the Sydney Opera House dominate the skyline across the harbour. The best views are from the ferry to Manly Beach, which leaves about every 30 minutes from Circular Quay. Check rates and availability: The Langham

The Langham Hotel in Sydney, Australia

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