Hotels in Sydney

"Hotel Hacienda Redfern is perfect for an action-packed city break if you won’t be spending much time in your room. Although the room is quite small, it’s clean and comfortable, and the soundproofing does a decent job. However, travelers sensitive to noise should note that the nearby railway can be a bit disruptive. The location is excellent, with easy access to Redfern’s lively bar scene, and it’s only a short stroll or bike ride to both Central and Redfern stations."

"The location is excellent, and the renovated environment is very nice and clean. The window offers a view of the opera house, and the lobby is grand. However, the service is just average, to be frank. I particularly felt a hint of ******; they practically bend over backward for Western guests, but for Asians, it's just so-so. It's not that they actively make things difficult, but the difference in treatment is quite noticeable. Also, the shower and bathtub are combined, so it's probably best not to use the bathtub."

"Great stay! The hostel is very clean and tidied. The kitchenette was usually very quiet. Beds are comfortable and well equipped.  You get a complimentary towel, that can be changed every 3 days.  Decoration style is quite unique as well. The hostel does not seem very social and it’s more a sleeping place. The Bad: Very noisy at night. You can hear the nearby karaokes and parties until late.  I would recommend it!"

"1. I booked (through Trip.com) 4 nights ($1,138.27) & requested 2 single beds. When i arrived I was advised that to get 2single beds I’d have to move to a larger room at an additional charge of $250. Why wasn’t i made aware of that at the time of making my booking, as I could have chosen other facilities. This could be. Song or Trip.com fault!! 2. When in my room, I found the bar fridge had been turned off & half melting ice flooded the shelves. I looked for phone to call reception, but there wasn’t one, so I went back down to report the problem. 3. Later i attempted to plug devices into the 2 USB ponts in the room but only one was working, so went back down to report the problem & was advised that as it was late in the afternoon, it wouldn’t be fixed till the next day; & was given an adapter instead. 4. I didn’t check the adapter till I got back to my room only to find it was for an EU power outlet, so yet another trip to reception!!! & i’m given more adapters 5. Later that day I FINALLY received an email advising that there were no phones in the room & providing a direct number to call from my mobile. 6. As I write this at 4pm on the second day of my stay, the USB is still not fixed!! If this is a 4* service, i clearly need to look elsewhere!!"

"I’ve stayed in many hostels before and understand you sometimes get what you pay for, but my stay at Wake Up! Sydney Central was disappointing. We booked a private room for three with a shared bathroom. The room had a strong “slept-in” smell which seemed to come from the actual pillows and bedding rather than the sheets. The shared bathrooms were also quite dirty, and during our five-day stay I only saw them cleaned once. The kitchen on the first floor is far too small for the number of guests. Fridges and cupboards were completely full, and with only a few cooktops, sinks and microwaves it’s very difficult to cook or find a place to eat. The hostel is very focused on partying, with events like pizza nights and free drinks in the kitchen area. It’s also quite noisy, with partying and heavy doors slamming day and night, so don’t expect much sleep. Considering how expensive Sydney is, this place still felt overpriced. The building is run down (cracked sinks), beds have thin mattresses, and we even saw a large cockroach one day. Staff simply said, “this is Australia.” There’s also no ramp at the entrance, so heavy luggage has to be carried up the stairs. The only real positive is the great location."

"This was the first booking I made for this trip and the last hotel I checked into. I booked it even before leaving home. Shangri-La's standards are quite high and reliable. The location is excellent, just a few hundred meters' walk from the Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, and Barangaroo Park. Sydney Opera House is just past Circular Quay. They even upgraded my room, thank you! The hotel's pre-authorization process is standard: the final charge and refund are processed under the original pre-authorization. There's no need for additional steps. The data provided to decision-makers, regarding resident or external guest consumption, influences future business strategies; some domestic hotels have even shifted their focus to F&B. The hotel's introduction should also be rewritten. It needs to clearly state which floor the pool and gym are on, as well as the restaurant's location, operating hours, and cuisine style. Many hotels in China indicate relevant restaurants, fitness centers, etc., next to the elevator floor buttons."

"I booked a one-night stay at Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central at the last minute. For the price, both the location and the overall facilities were quite reasonable. While it was a short stay, I felt it was a solid enough choice to recommend to others looking for value in Sydney. However, there were a few areas that could be improved. The bathroom felt quite dated, and the shower taps were a bit difficult to use. Additionally, the toilet seat felt somewhat flimsy, and the toilet itself was quite old. The Wi-Fi connection was also unreliable, so I ended up having to use my phone’s hotspot to watch YouTube. Lastly, the soundproofing was a bit weak, and I could hear some noise from the surroundings. Despite these minor issues, I believe the price is very competitive for a night in Sydney. If these small things are addressed, it would be an even better place to stay."

"Great location, but I wasn't happy with the service. 1. They mixed up the names for luggage storage with the guest who checked in. 2. The Indian staff member who delivered the luggage had a bad attitude. 3. When I called for mineral water, the DND (Do Not Disturb) sign was already on, but the staff still knocked on the door. 4. I asked for two bottles of water and an ice bucket, but they gave me three bottles of water and no ice bucket. On the plus side, the city view from the higher floors is quite nice, and you can go shopping right downstairs. The atmosphere at Level 1, The Place, is also very comfortable."

"The property is quite new and conveniently located. However, they don't provide disposable slippers or bottled water in the rooms. The toilet paper is extremely thin. One day, housekeeping didn't even make the bed, and the duvet cover was just two sheets sandwiched around the duvet. For the facilities offered, a chain hotel in China costing around 300 RMB would be much better. As for service, one Middle Eastern staff member had a very poor attitude."