Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar

Hotel Description

You know what actually surprised me about the Best Western Plus Hotel Stellar? It’s tucked away on Wentworth Ave in a way that feels almost deliberately low-key for Sydney’s city center. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from Hyde Park Barracks and the Domain, but somehow it doesn’t feel like you’re in the thick of tourist chaos. The building itself has this sort of understated modern vibe – not flashy, but honestly, that worked in its favor when I was looking for somewhere to actually sleep rather than just Instagram.

The lobby hits you with that fresh, almost lemony scent that good hotels seem to nail, and check-in was refreshingly quick. What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to know their stuff about the neighborhood – the front desk guy mentioned that Woolworths Metro is just around the corner on Park Street, which sounds boring but trust me, you’ll be grateful when you need water at 10 PM. The rooms themselves are solid without being fancy – clean lines, decent space (well, decent for Sydney standards), and the beds are actually comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable. I slept through construction noise from Martin Place, which says something about either the windows or how tired I was from walking around Circular Quay all day.

Here’s what really sets this place apart though – the location is quietly brilliant. You’re close enough to walk to the Opera House and Harbour Bridge without dealing with the Rocks crowds every time you step outside. George Street is right there when you want the chaos, but Wentworth Ave itself stays relatively calm. I found myself cutting through Hyde Park most mornings to get to the CBD, and honestly, it became my favorite part of staying there. The hotel’s got that 8.3 rating for good reason – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Sydney, but it nails the fundamentals. Parking’s available if you’re brave enough to drive in the city (though I’d recommend against it), and the whole experience just feels… reliable, I guess? Like, you know you’ll have a good night’s sleep and wake up somewhere that makes sense as a base for exploring. Sure, it’s not going to blow your mind, but sometimes that’s exactly what you want when you’re dealing with Sydney’s intensity all day.

Rooms

• Studio, 1 Queen Bed with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio, 1 King Bed with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 king bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Three-Bedroom Apartment with 3 × 1 king bed for 7 adults, 4 children
• Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with 1 full bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Family Room, 2 Queen Bed with 2 full beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Superior Room, 1 King Bed with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• Exceptional – Iulia from Romania (9/10)

  Very good location, close to everything, easy to reach from airport. Good and comfortable beds.

• Comfortable and clean but needs a refresh. – Ian from Australia (7/10)

  Large room/suite

• Convenient location. Friendly, helpful staff. Would definitely stay again. – Avril from Australia (9/10)

• Very Good – Rosemary from New Zealand (8/10)

  Location to airport train station

• Great Staff and very good location. – Peter from United States of America (9/10)

  Great location, 25 min walk to the Opera House and Ferry Terminal. A lot of small eateries around, AUD$40 Uber ride from the airport. Staff was great. Room was very clean. There is a small cafe downstairs.

• Good – Glenn from Australia (7/10)

  Location from central station. Pretty close to central of city.

• Wonderful – Joanne from Australia (9/10)

  The beds were super comfy and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The Cafe downstairs had great coffee and a warm atmosphere!

• Fantastic inner city place to stay. – Steve from Australia (9/10)

  Location is amazing and room very clean and comfortable.

• Stellar a perfect base for a family exploring Sydney – Paul from New Zealand (8/10)

  Great location and reasonable price for a spacious and well fitted out duplex apartment. Staff were friendly and helpful.

• Good – Yiu from Singapore (7/10)

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