Location. The eight-story Courtyard North Ryde Sydney in North Ryde, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, is conveniently located less than one kilometer from Lane Cove National Park, Sydney Olympic Park and Macquarie University. Complimentary transportation is provided by the property to destinations in the immediate vicinity. Hotel Features. Dining options include Orchards Restaurant and Bar, offering an extensive wine list and serving contemporary Australian and International cuisine. A business center is provided, as is complimentary wireless Internet access. A 24-hour fitness room features weight training- and cardiovascular equipment. Amenities include an outdoor terrace and a convenience shop.

Guestrooms. The 196 guestrooms and suites contain blond-wood furnishings, upholstered headboards and armchairs, desks, balconies or patios, framed photography depicting city scenes and decor in cheerful shades of yellow and royal blue. Each includes cable television, complimentary wireless Internet access, minibars, coffeemakers and in-room safes. Bedding features custom comforters and down and foam pillows. Pets are not permitted.

Expert Tip. Stretching from East Ryde to Wahroonga/Pennant Hills, Lane Cove National Park, located within one kilometer of the property, features boating on the Lane Cove River, a Riverside Walk and picnic areas. The Kukundi Wildlife Shelter, located within the park, is inhabited by flying foxes, lizards and tawny frogmouths.

Room Types:

Standard Room:   One king bed. 21 square metres (226 square feet). Located on floors 2-8. Courtyard garden view. Luxury bedding includes crisp 180 thread-count linen, thick mattresses, custom comforters, and fluffy down/feather or foam pillows. Air conditioning, pay movies, and individual climate control.

Deluxe Room:   One king or two double beds. Contemporary décor. Desk. Air conditioning. Cable/satellite TV with premium channels and pay movies. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Refrigerator. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Complimentary toiletries. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe (accommodates laptop).

Driving Directions: From Kingsford Smith International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 20 kilometers.

Follow signs to Eastern Distributor, through Harbour Tunnel. Continue along Gore Hill freeway. Follow signs to North Ryde. Turn right onto Lane Cove Road. Turn left onto Talavera Road. End at 7-11 Talavera Road.