The hotel that’s rocketed Rooty Hill on to the world stage
Australia’s top hotel, according to Expedia reviews, is the Sheraton on the Park in Sydney.
A SYDNEY city hotel has wowed the world and popular Queensland beach holiday spots feature among Australia’s best places to stay.
But a stay at Rooty Hill is the dark horse that has rocketed Sydney’s west into the realm of world-class destinations in the latest list of the world’s top hotels.
The Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill was rated the nation’s third top accommodation option on the annual Expedia Insiders’ Select list of the world’s best hotels, as judged by almost two million verified guest reviews and in-house experts.
The Rooty Hill hotel attracted national attention last year when then-PM Julia Gillard spent a week there in a bid to regain the Labor Party’s heartland.
The Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill rates as the third best hotel in Australia on the Expedia Insiders’ Select list.
The top Australian hotel, Sheraton on the Park, was ranked 107 in the world - an improvement on last year’s top-ranking Australian hotel, which came in at number 228.
Expedia’s marketing director for Australia and New Zealand, Louise Crompton, said: “We’re really excited to see eight local Australian hotels, like Sydney’s Sheraton on the Park and Melbourne’s Hilton South Wharf, recognised alongside hundreds of world-class hotels this year.”
The 2014 list features 650 hotels from more than 290,000 bookable properties available on Expedia websites.
Internationally, the Lakehouse Hotel and Resort in California was rated world No.1, followed by Bali’s Blue Karma Resort, in Seminyak.
Top ranking Australian hotels:
1. Sheraton on the Park, Sydney (107 in the world)
Australia’s top-rated hotel according to Expedia is the Sheraton on the Park, overlooking Sydney’s Hyde Park.
2. Sea Change Beachfront Apartments, Trinity Beach, Cairns (233 in the world)
The Sea Change Beachfront Apartments on Cairns’ northern beaches.
3. Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill (303 in the world)
The Novotel Sydney Rooty Hill.
4. Agincourt Beachfront Apartments, Clifton Beach, Cairns (358 in the world)
Queensland’s tropical north boasts many high-rated stays, including Agincourt Beachfront Apartments.
5. Midtown Apartments, Brisbane (594 in the world)
The Midtown Apartments in Brisbane’s CBD earns praise for its location and value for money.
6. Shantara Resort Port Douglas (601 in the world)
The Shantara is a 4.5-star adults-only resort in Port Douglas.
7. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour (606 in the world)
Harbour views are the top attraction at the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour.
8. Hilton Melbourne South Wharf (617 in the world)
The five-star Hilton Melbourne South Wharf is Victoria’s best hotel, according to Expedia.
Source: Herald Sun - 3 July 2014
