Double Bay is a quieter part of Sydney to stay in yet still offering easy accessibility to all Sydney has to offer regarding sightseeing. Stamford Plaza is definitely one of the better hotels in the area. You can see that a qualitative approach was used in the hotel, though now some of the furnishings are a little jaded. Overall the hotel is a very pleasant environment with courteous, efficient, helpful and informative staff. If you secure a room here at a good price you will have a high star rating hotel at a bargain rate. The local ferry and bus service are just a few minutes walk away or the doorstaff will happily arrange a taxi or limousine for you. Double Bay is a great area for boutique shopping, yet so much quieter than the central city district, and well facilitated with public transport.