Ben B.
Yelp
This hotel is damn fine, y'all. It's brand new, packed with free services, and beautifully designed. It might not be in downtown Sydney (is there such a thing?) but it's so close that it doesn't even matter.
Shall we start with the 24/7 coffee and chocolate chip cookie bar by the front desk, or do you want to hear about the beautiful lounge and sitting area with plenty of room to, er, get out of your hotel room should you feel so inclined? Perfect for this week as my entire family has invaded and no one wants to host everyone in their own suites. In the mornings, the lounge becomes a complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet from 6-10am. Just lovely.
The rooms themselves are super. Big, beautiful, comfortable beds plus surprisingly ergonomic work desks and a kitchenette with sink, microwave and fridge really combine everything I could need in a hotel stay. Likewise, the bathroom comes outfitted with a selection of mid-range products and the promise that you can pick up whatever you forgot from a selection of just-in-case items at the front desk.
An office suite, a fitness facility, and complimentary shoeshine round out the selection of freebies from what I can remember while the restaurant attached by pedway is available to take care of hunger pains thanks to a 10% off card you get upon checking in.
Only two things keep this from being a five-star experience. First, the free high speed internet access has been super dicey. It was okay first thing in the morning, but by evening I couldn't even get Gmail to properly load. It seems to come and go. Second, the soundproofing could use some work. It's not a loud, party hotel, but you can definitely hear what's going on around you.
All in all, a comfortable home away from home!