Sydney scene at it’s best - Sydney Shangri-La

Anyone who has stayed in a Shangri-La Hotel will appreciate the reason for the Sydney Shangri-La’s recent 20 million dollar refurbishment.

In keeping with the fact that Shangri-La is an Asian-based accommodation and design success, a subtly-finessed oriental colour scheme and fresh ambience has been created for its Sydney outpost. The makeover brings the hotel into line with its stable of legendary sister properties in terms of grand style and elegant comfort. Inspiration for the new palette of colours, fabrics and designs – warm, shimmering gold, beige and naturalistic hues of brown - provide feel-good and luxurious touches. The refreshed interiors, particularly in the guestrooms, now provide the perfect foil to the brilliant and mesmerising scenes through its dramatic windows.

As if the location on the edge of the harbour were not appealing enough, the clever decision to include purpose-built window seats in all rooms was perhaps the most ingenious. From a personal, leather-clad “bench” in the sky, fabulous panoramas can be given more serious consideration.

Apart from changes in colour and design, each room has a Bluetooth media hub that allows guests to connect all their digital equipment to the television. It’s is the best techno gadgetry for the leisure and business traveller, particularly those wanting to take a perfect photographic slice of Sydney home to treasure. IHome docks, incorporating an ipod dock, complete the guestroom wizardry.

We can’t make enough of the fact that views are the heartbeat of establishment. We have already enthused about the delights of the 36th floor Altitude and chef Steven Krasicki’s talents. Next door to Altitude is the chic, sassy Blu Bar where, from 5PM, you can keep a leisurely cocktail eye on the fading hues of the day, the harbour and the waves of commuter action on the Bridge.

What is more than a perfect idea is to arrange a few nights of reckless indulgence or purposeful celebration with family, friends or Sydney visitors. Make the Blu Bar the clubby sanctuary to which you withdraw in the late afternoon for pre-dinner drinks followed by a high Altitude experience. Join your visitors or friends to explore the city outside, or for some individual space you can retreat and enjoy being revitalized in the signature spa, CHI.

Shangri-La’s style gurus have made this Sydney jewel blossom to its fullest potential.

SHANGRI-LA PACKAGE INCLUDES: 2 NIGHTS ACCMMODATION IN A KING BEDDED EXECUTIVE ROOM WITH A CITY OR OPERA HOUSE VIEW • TAXES • CONIERGE BONUS PRIVILEGE: ONE COMPLIMENTARY BOTTLE OF SPARKLING WINE & CHOCOLATES • FROM AUD440.00 PER PERSON, TWIN SHARE • VALID UNTIL30 JUNE 2012

Contact Melissa Coles for more information on 1800 047 047 or email her at: mcoles@conciergetraveller.com