Quietly grand and a little away from the crowds in leafy Millers Point, The Langham is the choice for travellers who want old-school luxury over buzz. The rooms are among the largest in the city, there is a lovely day spa and an indoor pool beneath a starry ceiling, and the harbour is a short stroll downhill. It feels more like a residential hideaway than a business hotel. Book afternoon tea in the Palm Court even if you are not staying, as it is a genteel Sydney treat worth dressing up for.