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THE KIRKETON 89.35%

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Bold boutique hotel in Sydney's hip suburb of Darlinghurst. A shining example of the ethos of new owners Eight Hotels Australia: quality combined with value for money.

ROOMS
40 contemporary bedrooms by interior designer Burley Katon Halliday

FOOD
Groovy Salt Restaurant on the ground floor serves simple dishes with a French twist by chef Luke Mangan: fillet of beef with porcini curd; mint-crusted breast of guinea fowl

SERVICE
Staff-to-guest ratio of approximately 1 to 4

FACILITES
Complimentary gym passes; undercover parking available

COST
Doubles from A$139 (about £55)

229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia (00 61 2 9332 2011; www.kirketon.com.au)