About The Simon Hotel Sydney

Renovated all-suite waterfront hotel at 380 Esplanade in downtown Sydney with harbour views of the Big Fiddle, kitchenette suites and an on-site restaurant - formerly Cambridge Suites.

Features & Highlights

• Renovated all-suite rooms with kitchenettes
• Deluxe continental breakfast included
• Harbour views of the Big Fiddle and waterfront boardwalk
• Walk to the cruise terminal and downtown Sydney
• Rates typically $134-$299 per night

Detailed Information

The Simon Hotel Sydney is a renovated all-suite hotel on the Esplanade in downtown Sydney, overlooking the harbour and the Big Fiddle at the cruise terminal. It operated for decades as the Cambridge Suites before a full renovation and rebrand - as the property puts it, only the name has changed - and the long-standing team stayed on. Cape Breton First lists a 4.4 rating from roughly 1,050 reviews, and it is consistently among Sydney's highest-rated stays.

The Suites

Every unit is a suite with a separate living area, mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker, with dishes, cutlery and a toaster available on request - the layout that made the Cambridge a favourite with families and longer-stay travellers. Breakfast is made-to-order and à la carte at the lobby-level Trio Restaurant/Lounge rather than bundled into the room rate, and a large wheelchair-accessible main-floor suite with a roll-in shower is available.

Location

The Esplanade address is the draw: the waterfront boardwalk, the Big Fiddle, the cruise pavilion and the downtown restaurant row are all a short walk, which makes the Simon the natural base for a night before or after a Sydney cruise. Government Street's restaurants and the ferry to Newfoundland's terminal in North Sydney are minutes away by car.

Practical Details

Address & Location
380 Esplanade, Sydney, NS B1P 1B1 - on the downtown waterfront.

Reservations
Call (902) 562-6500 or toll-free 1-800-565-9466, or book at thesimonhotelsydney.com. Cruise-season dates book out early.

Price Range
Typically $134-$299 per night per Tourism Nova Scotia.

Parking
On-site parking available.

For what to do with your Sydney days, our Sydney and Cape Breton city guide covers the waterfront and downtown, and Fortress of Louisbourg is the half-day trip that justifies the extra night.