This charming four star boutique Harbour Rocks Hotel is a popular destination for all travellers, providing personal service and a unique home away from home atmosphere in the midst of metropolitan Sydney.
The Harbour Rocks Hotel is situated within easy reach to Sydney’s famous sights.
The building has been restored and now represents a 54 Superior Rooms building of the luxury Harbour Rocks Hotel. Guest rooms are fully equipped with modern amenities perfectly complementing the historic settings of this one hundred and fifty years old building. Majority of the rooms have Opera House views or leafy green terrace view.
History The building has a 150 years history. The construction was started on the site of Sydney's first Hospital. After the hospital was moved to Macquarie Street in Sydney, half of the current site was sold to George Evans, a prominent Sydney solicitor, who built what was and still is known as Evans Loft. This part of the building was constructed as a three storey brick warehouse, with the facade divided into four bays. As well as being used as a warehouse, in 1909 the building was tenanted in portions by customs agents, importers, chemists, druggists and wine merchants and was also used as a factory. The second half of the building, known as Scarletts' Cottages was built as six terrace houses, made of sandstone with characteristics Georgian flattened brick arches over the windows.
When learning the history of the Harbour Rocks Hotel, there is one story that must be told. That is the story of the tragic life of Eric, the ghost who haunts the building and can be heard moving almost imperceptibly down the corridors at night. His story is a melancholy one. To this day, Eric still searches for Scarlett, who, in a moment of thoughtlessness, swore to him her undying love. Sometimes when there is someone staying in what used to be his room, you can hear him calling out over the wind to Scarlett, his one true love. Scarlett however, did not love Eric, and he died before learning of her lie, and that she had befallen a tragic death. To this day, Eric continues to wait for her return and has, on occasion, appeared in front of unknowing members of the Hotel Staff, questioning them about their knowledge of the whereabouts of Scarlett.
Hotel facilities Bar facilities, Leafy green Terrace dining, Boardroom/Conference facilities, Fax/Email facilities, Secretarial service, Safety deposit boxes, Postal service, Guest laundry/Laundry service, Ironing facilities, Shopping.
Room facilities Colour TV and complimentary in-house movies, Direct dial ISD/STD telephone, Clock radio with alarm, Private ensuite, Hairdryers, Tea and coffee making facilities, Ceiling fans, Operational windows.
Hotel's Impressions 26 Oct 2006Review by: Mrs Stacey ChristianHotel: Harbour Rocks Hotel Date of holiday: Oct/2005 Board: Bed & Breakfast Rating: 7 / 10 Impressions: I stayed in the Harbour Rocks hotel during my business trip. Must acknowledge that it's a magnificent hotel!
