Establishment Hotel
COST: $$$
<p>Set in a mini-complex that includes several bars and a nightclub, this boutique property (just a stone's throw from Circular Quay) is understandably popular with the late-night set. The 31 rooms here are spacious and super-stylish, with Japanese dark timber floorboards, brushed steel-and-glass furniture, and slick marble or bluestone baths with double vanities. Some have high, girder-beamed ceilings and a stark black-and-white color scheme; others are softer-edged, with fabrics in shades of dove, mauve, and oatmeal. All have LCD TV's, Bose iPod docking stations, and mini-bars. Not that you'll need to drink in your room: just outside are three different hot spots to choose from, including the perennially packed <a href="/thingtodo/bar/hemmesphere">Hemmesphere</a> lounge. There's also one of the best “mod-Oz” (modern Australian) restaurants in the city, Est—where the menu might include grilled prawns with cauliflower purée or Black Angus beef with chestnut mushrooms.</p> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> If you're keen to be seen, talk to the concierge about getting into Hemmesphere. Even for guests, the line to get in can be outrageously long.</p> <p><strong>Room to Book:</strong> The Duplex Penthouse, where the chic modular furniture, frosted-glass fixtures, and higher-than-thou location make you feel like a VIP.</p>
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From Travel + Leisure , FEB 2005
Sophisticated travelers feel right at home at this 33-room hotel with a nightclub and an award-winning restaurant....MORE>>
Last updated February 2005
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