| 87.51% SWISSôTEL SYDNEY | |
| Sydney Australia | |
| Penthouse hotel, formerly the Merchant Court, on the doorstep of the city's most famous landmarks. Since Swissôtel takeover in 2003, has acquired reputation for efficiency and reliability | |
ROOMS 359, including 37 suites, all with large windows providing uninterrupted cityscape views | |
FOOD Stylish JP Bastiani Restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and a cellar stocked with more than 7,000 wines | |
SERVICE Guests consistently comment on outstanding concierge and porter service | |
FACILITIES Health club with outside heated pool; spa, steam room and gym | |
COST Doubles from A$450 (about £190) | |
68 Market Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (00 61 2 9238 8888; fax: 9238 8877; www.swissotel.com) |