The Hotel: Palais Royale

Palais Royal is a luxurious boutique hotel brilliantly located in the heart of the upper Blue Mountains. On arrival, guests are welcomed into the luxurious Royale Lounge featuring three separate lounge areas, original lead-light windows, a fireplace and artwork, where guests can relax after their journey.

If staying indoors and indulging is your idea of a great weekend, situated on the lower ground floor is the hotel’s heated spa and sauna available for guests. Enjoy a shiatsu massage in the comfort of your hotel room, or relax with a book and a glass of wine in one of the lounges.

Designed to encourage absolute relaxation, each room features an 80cm LED TV, Foxtel, telephone, in-room tea- and coffee-making facilities, bar fridge, mini bar, individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer and a private en suite bathroom.

Foodies can enjoy a feast at Gazelles Restaurant which serves sumptuous breakfast and dinner choices in an elegant setting. Tea, coffee and a selection of wines and beers can be enjoyed daily in the Bar Royale.

• TripAdvisor: 3.5 / 5

Room Details

Deluxe Queen Room

• Bed size/type: Queen bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people

• Maximum occupancy: Two people

• Comes with air conditioning, LED TV, bar fridge and tea and coffee facilities, as well as a private en suite

Deluxe King Room

• Bed size/type: Luxurious king bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• This room features a private en suite bathroom, air conditioning, bar fridge, TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities

Deluxe Twin Room

• Bed size/type: Twin beds
• Standard occupancy: Two people
• Maximum occupancy: Two people
• Comes with air conditioning, LED TV, bar fridge and tea and coffee facilities

Executive King Room

• Bed size/type: King bed
• Standard occupancy: Two people

• Maximum occupancy: Two people

• Comes with air conditioning, LED TV, bar fridge and tea and coffee facilities, as well as a private en suite and a couch

The Area: Blue Mountains, Katoomba

The Blue Mountains are a range of wild, scrubby peaks descending into shadowy valleys of ferns and waterfalls; a place where visitors experience scenery unlike anywhere else in the world. Charming pubs, tearooms and antique shops dot the streets of the upper Mountain townships of Leura and Katoomba, complemented by friendly locals, beautiful homes and an array of historic man-made attractions and natural wonders.

Check out the Three Sisters, Scenic Railway, Zig Zag Railway or Jenolan Caves, located just over an hour further up the hill. Nature lovers take walks on the wild side, trekking along the many bushwalking trails in search of picture-perfect snapshots and hiding native animals. For a change of pace, there are plenty of specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and other delights within Leura Mall.