Meriton Suites Kent Street, Sydney

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Meriton Suites on Kent Street? It’s one of those places that actually feels like Sydney – not some generic hotel that could be anywhere. The lobby has this clean, modern Australian vibe without trying too hard, and honestly, the staff seemed genuinely happy to be there when I checked in around 3 PM on a Tuesday.

The location is pretty brilliant if you know Sydney at all. Kent Street puts you right in the thick of things without the chaos of George Street tourist madness. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk to Wynyard Station – which locals know is your gateway to basically everywhere – and Circular Quay is close enough that you can stroll to the Opera House without breaking a sweat. What I really loved though was being so close to the Rocks area. You can duck into those little laneways for coffee (there’s this spot on Nurses Walk that does incredible flat whites) or just wander the weekend markets without dealing with hotel shuttle schedules or expensive Ubers.

The suites themselves are surprisingly spacious – I’m talking actual apartment-style living, not those cramped hotel rooms where you’re bumping into furniture. The kitchen setup is legit useful too, which matters when you want to grab groceries from the Woolworths down the street instead of paying hotel breakfast prices every morning. The beds are comfortable enough that I actually slept well despite being on the 15th floor (Kent Street can get a bit noisy with traffic, but honestly, it’s white noise after the first night). What impressed me most was the attention to details – good water pressure in the shower, blackout curtains that actually work, and decent Wi-Fi that didn’t drop out every five minutes like some places I’ve stayed.

The building itself has that sleek, contemporary Australian architecture thing going on, and the views from the higher floors are genuinely spectacular. On clear days, you can see across to the harbor – not full harbor views mind you, but enough to remind you why Sydney’s special. I spent more time than I care to admit just standing by the window with my morning coffee, watching the city wake up below.

Here’s the thing about this place – it’s got that sweet spot between luxury and practicality that’s hard to find. Sure, it’s five stars and feels polished, but it’s not stuffy or pretentious. The pool area on the rooftop is actually usable (not just Instagram-worthy), and the gym has proper equipment if you’re into that sort of thing. Parking is available but pricey, which is pretty standard for Sydney CBD – though honestly, you won’t need a car much from this location.

If you’re looking for somewhere that feels authentically Sydney while still being comfortable and well-located, this place delivers. It’s not trying to be the fanciest hotel in the city, but it nails the fundamentals really well. The 8.2 rating feels about right – solidly excellent without being perfect, which is exactly what you want when you’re exploring a city like Sydney.

Rooms

• Three-Bedroom Altitude Suite with 3 × 1 king bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Darling Suite with 2 × 1 king bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Three-Bedroom Summit Penthouse with 3 × 1 king bed for 6 adults, 4 children
• Studio Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• One-Bedroom Altitude Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Suite with 2 × 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Two-Bedroom Altitude Suite with 2 × 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Studio Balcony Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Super! I will come back for sure – Riccardo from Italy (9/10)

  Terrace, Sauna, Pool & Gym were the best part of the hotel. Very clean & well mantained.
  The room is confy and has everything you need for short stays.

• Nice, clean and central… – Graeme from Australia (7/10)

  Centrally located, good sized room, and comfortable bed.

• Relaxing, great value, epic location (walking distance to transport, attractions and shops). – Favilla from Australia (8/10)

  I loved the comfy bed, the sauna and gym! The view from the 24th floor was amazing and the pressure of the shower was sensational!

• Great location, excellent facilities and very good service. – Greg from Australia (9/10)

  It is clean, well-appointed and we enjoyed our second stay at Meriton in Kent Street. We ran in the Sydney Marathon Festival and appreciated being able to use a spa and pool after the event, wash and dry our gear on-site and take advantage of a late check-out.

• Wonderful – Steph from Australia (9/10)

• Very Good – Anna from Australia (8/10)

  Everything was clean, comfortable and great location.

• Had a swimming pool and gym which I didn’t have time to use. I will stay there again – Jean from Australia (9/10)

  Bed was big and comfortable
  There was a full size fridge and microwave
  Suted my needs

• Good – Jodie from South Korea (7/10)

  Location

• In general our stay was good – Tamara from Australia (9/10)

  Great location & spacious

• It was good and enjoyable and lovely staff from front of house to house maids. – Peter from New Zealand (8/10)

  Nice bed and very comfortable. Lifts were fast and easy to use. Reception team just awesome, lovely people to deal with and always great guys on the concierge role.

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