4-Star Hotels in Sydney

A perfect and comfortable stay to conclude our Sydney, Australia trip. Upon landing at Sydney domestic airport, I saw on Google Maps 🗺️ that the hotel wasn't far 🏨, so my son and I walked there, which took about 23 minutes. The moment we opened the door, we were amazed. It felt just like coming home. The front desk staff were also very good and nice. Finding food around the hotel was very convenient, with Northeastern Chinese, Sichuanese restaurants, and Asian supermarkets. A large Australian WWS supermarket was also within a 10-minute walk. Mascot train station is within walking distance, and it's just 5 stops directly to Circular Quay, known as the most beautiful station in the Southern Hemisphere. Our 3-night stay was absolutely fantastic! 🈵

Facilities: The hotel is new and well-equipped. All the in-room amenities are well-maintained and easy to use, making for a very comfortable stay overall. Environment: The environment is excellent – clean and tidy. The surrounding area has all the necessary amenities, and transportation is very convenient, with the subway station just a 3-minute walk away, making it super easy to get around. Service: The service is also top-notch. The staff are warm and professional, making both check-in and communication smooth. They are prompt in responding to any requests, making you feel right at home. The only minor drawback is that it can be a bit noisy at night due to constant traffic, which slightly affected my sleep.

[Location & First Impression] Just two blocks from George Street, the main thoroughfare, so the location is truly excellent. As it's a hotel with cooking facilities, there was no typical hotel air freshener scent in the lobby or room, which was a plus. Early check-in was available for a fee, but I decided not to proceed with it. [Room Condition & Heating] The room does have a balcony, but it faces the building opposite, so there's no privacy. It was a shame having to keep the curtains closed even during the day. The air conditioning/heater was set to a maximum of 24 degrees Celsius and couldn't be adjusted higher. While this might be fine for Westerners, Koreans might find it a bit chilly, so please keep that in mind! [Payment & Deposit Notes] I put down a deposit with my credit card at check-in, and on the day of check-out, a $4 charge appeared. I'm now waiting for the authorization to be cancelled. [Amenities & Supplies] Bathroom: The shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were of excellent quality, which I was very satisfied with. A shower cap and hairdryer were also provided. No slippers, no complimentary bottled water, no bathtub.

I will definitely stay here again when I come back to Sydney. I arrived early and left my luggage to explore the city, the hotel called me as soon as the room was already available and my luggage was also brought to the room (shout out to the Filipino receptionist for helping, sorry I forgot his name 🥹) Pros: - free 24/7 coffee and tea - complimentary breakfast (pastry, fruits, biscuits) not buffet BUT definitely a great help to fuel your day especially if you are on the go. - 7 mins walk from Central Station (exit via Elizabeth St.) Very convenient for train and tram transport. Also walking distance to Paddy’s Market and Chinatown. - staff are all super nice and accommodating. - basic toiletries provided: body gel, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion and shower cap. (NO toothbrush and toothpaste so bring your own. NO cotton buds too) - ironing board and iron in the room. Cons: - 4 star for the cleanliness cause I can see dusts in the side table. I feel like the room i stayed in wasn't thoroughly cleaned. - while the room i booked was supposedly good for 2, the space is actually small even for just one person. Its hard to open a big luggage.

The room is spacious, perfectly fine for two people. It's located near the street, so occasionally there's loud motorbike noise, but other times it's very quiet. The fridge is a bit too cold; the bottled water I bought turned into thin ice after half a day, which was hilarious! The bathroom floor can be a bit slippery, both barefoot and with shoes, if there's water on the ground, so do be careful. The view from the room's window is lovely. There seems to be a small park opposite with a beautiful tree. The morning and evening sun reflects into the room, which is very therapeutic.

Overall, the location and environment were fine. However, when checking out, a staff member at the front desk told us to attach the luggage tags ourselves when we asked to store our bags. I found this completely unacceptable. Even for a four-star hotel, this is unreasonable. Plus, the luggage tags themselves were of very poor quality and broke immediately when we tried to attach them, which was extremely annoying for guests. This service really brought down the whole experience.

Facilities: Well-equipped. Cleanliness: Clean and tidy. Service: Good. Ambiance: The hotel isn't soundproof, so it can be a bit noisy at night with cars passing by on the street. It's in Chinatown, an Asian crew hotel, convenient for getting to the city center and a handy meeting point for one-day tours.

The receptionist wanted to give a terrace room with no doors/privacy even for an expensive month long booking. Despite confirming that we will be provided with a proper one bedroom apartment with seperate living and bedroom area. The receptionist made unnecessary comments during check in process which were rude. On requesting to speak with the manager, later, a proper room was assigned. But he made sure to comment that the room being provided is only for their VIP guests. One would assume that, someone booking for a month long stay should automatically be given one of the best rooms. Overall, the check-in process was unprofessional and was only handled in that way because the receptionist thought they can get away with such behaviour. The property location is good and overall a decent stay otherwise. But one reception staff in particular needs a serious correction of behaviour.

The room was very pleasant, with new, clean furniture and high-quality plumbing. It had all the conveniences, such as a kettle, iron, and ironing board. The air conditioning and water worked perfectly, and the room was warm and comfortable. There were no issues with soundproofing; you'd only hear neighbors if they opened their door or spoke loudly in the hallway. On the ground floor, there are coffee machines where you can enjoy unlimited free coffee with milk, sugar, and cookies. The location is convenient, close to cafes and restaurants, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and bus and metro stops. The staff was very courteous. Once, when the hotel elevator wasn't working, they compensated us with chocolates and water. You can leave your luggage at the reception, and it's possible to pay the deposit with cash, not just by card as stated on Trip.com.

Reasonable price, but the hotel looks a bit old and has an unpleasant odour. The carpet definitely needs a deep clean, and the air conditioner was dripping all night. The one good thing about this hotel is the excellent customer service. Car park was great, overall it ok.