Another Gold For The Regent Sydney Top Hotel In The Olympic City

The Regent Sydney, Official IOC Hotel for the 2000 Olympic Games, has struck gold again at the annual Business Traveller, Asia-Pacific 2000 Travel Awards. The hotel, fresh from a $A65 million refurbishment (approximately US$40 million), has again won "Best Hotel in Sydney". For the second consecutive year, The Regent Sydney received perfect ratings for facilities, food, location, service and value in the city.

Commenting on the awards, General Manager, Mr Stephen Lewis said, "This is a great honour for the hotel and for our staff who have worked incredibly hard to consistently deliver the quality and standards that our local and international guests expect, especially during the recent Olympic Games."

"The Olympic Games, hailed the "best games ever" by the International Olympic Committee, have shown our international guests and the world that Sydney is an attractive and exciting destination to visit. The Regent Sydney is proud to have won this award for the second consecutive year."

The awards, now in their ninth year, reward hotels in Asia-Pacific for consistent excellence in service, value, location, food and facilities. Based on the findings of an annual poll, conducted among 10,250 Business Traveller Asia Pacific Magazine readers, the survey received an 8% response rate. More than 80% of respondents travel First and Business class with hotel stays of approximately 33 room nights per year.

The Regent Sydney offers the most outstanding hotel location in the city at the juncture of the business and leisure districts. The hotel's 531 luxurious guestrooms and suites provide breathtaking harbour and city views. Since its opening in 1982, The Regent Sydney has been the place for business, leisure and important celebrations in Sydney.