Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Four Points by Sheraton in Chippendale? It’s actually got this cool industrial vibe that totally fits the neighborhood – I mean, you’re staying in what used to be Sydney’s grittier creative quarter, and the hotel doesn’t try to pretend otherwise. The lobby has these exposed brick elements and steel fixtures that feel authentic rather than trying-too-hard trendy. When I walked in around 3 PM on a Tuesday, check-in was smooth (no lineup, thankfully), and the staff actually seemed to know the area well enough to give decent restaurant recommendations beyond the usual tourist traps.

The location is honestly pretty brilliant if you’re not stuck on staying right in the CBD. Broadway is this major thoroughfare that locals use to get everywhere, so you’ve got buses running constantly – I could get to Central Station in about 8 minutes, which means the rest of Sydney opens up pretty easily. But here’s the thing most people don’t realize: Chippendale has become this amazing food destination. There’s this Vietnamese place called Huang Lounge literally around the corner that does incredible banh mi, and Yellow restaurant (which everyone raves about) is maybe a 5-minute walk. The University of Sydney is super close too, so there’s this constant energy from students and faculty wandering around, especially during semester time.

The rooms themselves are exactly what you’d expect from a solid 4-star Sheraton property – clean, comfortable, with that corporate-but-not-soulless aesthetic. I stayed on the 8th floor and could actually see glimpses of the city skyline between buildings, which was a nice surprise. The air conditioning worked perfectly (crucial for Sydney summers), and the beds were firm enough that I didn’t wake up with a sore back. Honestly, the bathrooms were better than I expected – good water pressure and they’d clearly been updated recently. One small thing that bugged me was the coffee machine in the room – it’s one of those pod systems that never makes coffee quite strong enough, but there’s a decent café downstairs if you need a proper flat white to start your day.

What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets at night, considering you’re on Broadway. The windows must be pretty well insulated because even with traffic outside, I slept fine. The hotel’s restaurant is decent for breakfast – nothing spectacular, but they do a proper Australian breakfast with quality ingredients. The gym is small but functional, and there’s actually a nice outdoor terrace area where you can sit with a drink and watch the neighborhood come alive in the evenings. Parking is available but it’ll cost you – though honestly, in this location, you probably don’t need a car anyway.

This isn’t the kind of place where you’ll be wowed by luxury touches or Instagram-worthy amenities. It’s more like a really solid base camp for exploring Sydney, especially if you want to experience the city like locals do rather than just hitting the harbour and Opera House. The 8.5 rating makes perfect sense – it delivers exactly what it promises without any unpleasant surprises.

Rooms

• King Room with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with 2 queen beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• King Room – High Floor with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room – High Floor with 2 queen beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• Corner King Studio Suite with Sofa Bed with 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Executive King Suite with Sofa Bed with 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Sofa Bed and City View – Broadway with 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Presidential King Suite with Sofa Bed – Bellerive with 1 king bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Queen Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• So glad we stayed here, perfect base for a Sydney stay – Monica from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Fab location, transport so easy to access, the local surroundings have been landscaped beautifully and there are so many cool bars and restaurants so close by! The staff were all lovely and helpful. The room is a really good size with comfortable bed, bathroom, etc.

• Very Good – Morakot from Thailand (8/10)

  The bed is very comfortable, and the location is excellent, being close to shopping areas.

• Small hotel , very clean ,not in the city but not far , great staff , Min Pham helped me us . – Aanchal from Australia (9/10)

  Full Breakfast wasn’t available, which was a sad thing.

• Lovely stay with many restaurants around. Lively place. – Nisha from India (9/10)

  Room was very clean and spacious. We got a free upgrade which was an added bonus. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good and was the typical English breakfast. Overall a lovely stay.

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

  Close to where I was working

• Exceptional – Emma from Australia (9/10)

  clean, spacious and quiet

• Exceptional – Elika from Australia (9/10)

  great room and location

• Wonderful – Michelle from Australia (9/10)

  Friendly greeting and welcome drink

• Money well spent, no regrets & will visit again. – Sydney from Australia (9/10)

  The people at the reception were exceptionally professional approachable & friendly. I had some documents missing when I arrived at the hotel but Zeebita went out of her way & allowed me to use the printer & internet access. It solved my problem as my arrival was delayed & no other office work shops were expected to be opened at that hour. Thank you Zeebita & Four Points for having such wonderful people.

• Lovely – Mareee from Australia (9/10)

  Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Close to restaurants and not far from city attractions.

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