Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Holiday Inn Sydney Potts Point? It’s actually got character – which honestly surprised me for a chain hotel. The building sits right on Victoria Street, and I mean right on it, so you’re immediately plugged into one of Sydney’s most interesting neighborhoods. Potts Point has this slightly bohemian edge that a lot of visitors miss because they stick to the touristy areas, but staying here puts you in the thick of where locals actually hang out.

The lobby feels more boutique than your typical Holiday Inn – they’ve done something clever with the lighting that makes it feel warm rather than corporate. Check-in was smooth (I arrived around 2 PM on a Tuesday, so maybe that helped), and the staff actually seemed to know the area when I asked about dinner spots. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 4-star place, nothing groundbreaking but genuinely comfortable. I had a street-facing room on the fifth floor, and yes, Victoria Street has some traffic noise, but it’s more of a gentle urban hum than anything jarring. The air conditioning worked perfectly – crucial during Sydney’s humid summers – and the bed was actually firm enough for a good night’s sleep.

But here’s what makes this place work: the location is absolutely killer if you want to experience Sydney beyond the obvious tourist circuit. You’re a five-minute walk to Kings Cross station, which connects you to everything, but more importantly, you’re surrounded by some of the city’s best hole-in-the-wall restaurants and bars that most visitors never discover. There’s this tiny Lebanese place called Abdul’s just down the street that does incredible late-night falafel, and the Yellow Bistro around the corner serves what might be the best coffee in the neighborhood (and that’s saying something in Sydney). The hotel’s restaurant is decent but honestly, with all the options within walking distance, you’d be missing out if you ate there every night. Parking can be a bit tricky – the hotel has valet service, but street parking is pretty much impossible during the day. The neighborhood gets lively on weekends, especially Friday and Saturday nights, but it’s more energetic than rowdy. I actually enjoyed falling asleep to the distant sounds of people having a good time – it felt very Sydney to me. The 8.4 rating makes sense; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in town, but it delivers exactly what it promises with some nice surprises along the way.

Rooms

• Standard Queen Room with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Premium Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and City View with 2 queen beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Premium Room with 1 king bed and 2 queen beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Premium King Room with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds with 2 full beds for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Spa King Suite with Harbor View with 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• One-Bedroom King Suite with City View with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Standard Room with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Exceptional – Christine from United Kingdom (9/10)

  We have stayed in this hotel before and was always very pleased with it. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The room we had was very comfortable, especially the bed. Tea and and coffee available in the room. Plenty of hot water in the bathroom.

• I luv the location and it has all the basic things you need from a hotel. Clean, safe staff frendly. – Vicky from United States of America (9/10)

  This is my go to place for when i come to Sydney. Safe, clean and best location.

• We will definetly stay there again when we next visit Sydney. – Tiffany from Australia (8/10)

  The location at Potts Point is perfect, staff were very friendly & helpful, breakfast was great.

• A good Hotel. Convenient location. Staff helpful and friendly. Breakfast could be improved – Sharon from Australia (8/10)

  Location was very good. My room was very comfortable. Good bathroom

• Travelled for a hospital stay in local hospital for hubby. Staff were helpful in getting room cleaned ready for his ret – Janice from Australia (9/10)

  Staff were excellent, friendly and efficient.

• Stayed before and will stay again. – Paul from Australia (8/10)

  Great spot for my overnight stay and catch up with family in Potts Point. Comfortable bed, good sized bathroom and a harbour view. I have stayed here before and will stay again.

• Very friendly staff, clean and quiet room in a great location. – Camilla from Australia (9/10)

  Great location, huge room, clean

• It was good to go back there after a few years away – Grant from Australia (8/10)

  It wasn't over the top, just right.

• Wonderful – Emma from Australia (9/10)

  Location was great and loved that it had parking!

• Wonderful – Simon from Australia (9/10)

  location and the quality of the room

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