There are so many top class hotels in Sydney that it is difficult to narrow the choice down. The city is especially well known for luxurious boutique hotels that offer personal service and a romantic atmosphere at reasonable prices. So once you've decided which part of Sydney you’d like to stay in there is sure to be a great hotel close by.

The Observatory Hotel is located in the heart of Sydney’s central business district and is known for its luxurious tranquility. Highlights include the relaxing spa, the delicious afternoon teas, and the innovative Galileo Restaurant.

Another stylish and luxurious option in Sydney’s central business district is the Establishment Hotel. Book their romance package to make sure you and your new fiance have a relaxing stay. Another great choice in the central business district is The Castlereagh, an elegant heritage hotel that prides itself on personalized service.

The Sebel Pier One is a superb waterfront hotel located in the heart of The Rocks. It is built on and over the water and has its own private pontoon. The federation style timber and ironwork exterior gives a clue to the building’s nautical history, and the contemporary interiors ensure you have every luxury during your stay.

BLUE Sydney is a Taj Hotel and is ideally located on the Wharf at Woolloomooloo, a very fashionable part of Sydney. From the hotel you can enjoy wonderful views of the harbor, city sky line, and Botanical Gardens, while inside the ultra modern and stylish interiors are equally memorable.

Close by is the Kirketon Hotel, a forty room boutique hotel that forms part of the 8 Hotels collection. Beautifully designed and more affordable than many other hotels in the vicinity, the rooms at the Kirketon feature thoughtful touches such as rain showers, superior linen, and luxurious bathrobes.

Part of the Star complex in Pyrmont, the Darling Hotel is a brand new five star hotel with views from Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Blue Mountains. You can benefit from floor to ceiling windows, signature Darling beds, Molton Brown toiletries, and relaxing rain shower heads in each room.

For couples that prefer small unique hotels Kathryn’s on Queen is a luxury boutique bed and breakfast with just two rooms located in Woollahra on the Sydney East side. Enjoy the fabulously restored Victorian building and eat breakfast in the leafy central courtyard.

Sydney is known as a city that has it all and that certainly applies to the restaurant scene. Whatever type of cuisine you’re looking for you can be sure Sydney does it well, but of course contemporary Australian cuisine and seafood are specialties. Here are some fabulous restaurants for a post proposal dinner.

Tetsuya’s Restaurant in central Sydney is a very popular restaurant, so advance bookings are essential. Serving a unique cuisine that combines Japanese and French techniques and flavors, the restaurant is well known for its ten course degustation menu. The dining rooms overlook a Japanese garden and feature eclectic art and ceramics.

360 Bar and Dining is as popular for its stunning views as for its modern Australian cuisine and impeccable service. The restaurant is located at the top of Sydney Tower and revolves while you eat providing an ever changing view of the city and beyond.

Quay, located right on the harbor with breathtaking views, has consistently been named as the best restaurant in Australasia, due to the innovative cuisine of chef Peter Gilmore. The dishes at Quay are characterized by the chef’s use of texture and exploration of nature’s diversity.

Aria is another award winning restaurant located on the edge of the harbor with fantastic views over the Opera House and bridge. Its contemporary menu offers the freshest Australian produce, and the warm and elegant interior makes it ideal for a romantic dinner.

Cafe Sydney has a fabulous location on the rooftop of Customs House on Circular Quay with incredible views of the harbor. The excellent menu includes chilled crustaceans, oysters freshly shucked to order, grilled ocean fish, and quality cuts of meat, and the restaurant has become an integral part of city life.

Guillaume at Benelong is located within the Opera House itself, so you can dine beneath the well known sails. The gorgeous chocolate brown interior makes it a cosy romantic choice and you can reserve an intimate booth for two. The cuisine is contemporary Australian with classic French influences, and the views are wonderful.

The Bather’s Pavillion at Balmoral Beach is a truly Australian experience in a beautiful location overlooking the Heads and Middle Harbor. The restaurant uses small local producers and growers, meaning that the menu changes seasonally. Traditional cooking methods such as wood fired ovens and grilling on vine leaves add to the warm and inviting atmosphere.

Doyles Restaurant at Watson’s Bay is the original Doyles Restaurant, first opened in 1885, and is ideal for a fabulous seafood dinner following a walk around the Bay. Be sure to try some of Doyle’s signature dishes or seafood selections.

Your proposal will only take up a small part of your trip to Sydney so make sure you plan plenty of other activities to keep the romance going. Here are a few ideas for fun or romantic things to do in the Sydney area:

• Take a swim and soak up the atmosphere at Bondi Beach
• Plan a day trip to the Blue Mountains and visit the Three Sisters or Jenolan Caves
• Enjoy some old fashioned fun at the iconic Luna Park
• Book a tasting tour out to Hunter Valley wine country
• Watch a movie at one of Sydney’s fabulous open air cinemas
• Take the ferry across to Manly or just to Darling Harbor
• Have a surfing lesson together and see who falls off first
• Stroll around Taronga Zoo and enjoy the view as well as the animals
• Cosy up together at the Minus 5 Bar where everything is made of ice