Mrs Banks Hotel

Hotel Description

So I’ve walked past Mrs Banks Hotel on Oxford Street probably a hundred times without really noticing it – you know how it is in Paddington, there’s just so much going on. But honestly, once you step inside, it’s like discovering this perfect little secret that’s been hiding in plain sight. The lobby has this warm, residential feel that immediately makes you forget you’re on one of Sydney’s busiest streets, and the staff actually remembers your name by day two (which, let’s be real, doesn’t happen everywhere).

What really got me was how they’ve nailed that sweet spot between boutique charm and proper hotel functionality. The rooms are thoughtfully designed – not just Instagram-pretty, but actually comfortable to live in for a few days. I mean, there’s decent closet space, the bathroom has a proper shower with good water pressure, and the bed is one of those where you actually sleep through the night instead of waking up every few hours. The windows do a surprisingly good job of keeping the Oxford Street noise at bay too, though if you’re a super light sleeper, maybe pack earplugs just in case. What I love is how they’ve embraced the neighborhood’s character – you can walk to Paddington Markets on Saturday mornings (get there early, trust me), and you’re literally around the corner from some of the best cafes and vintage shops in the area. The Five Ways intersection is right there, so you’ve got that village-y feel even though you’re minutes from the city.

The thing that really sets Mrs Banks apart though is the attention to detail that you only notice after staying a few nights. The concierge genuinely knows the neighborhood and will steer you toward the good stuff – like that little wine bar on Jersey Road that doesn’t even have a sign, or the fact that Thursday evenings are when the locals hit up the Paddington Inn. Check-in was smooth (arrived early and they sorted everything out without making me feel like I was asking for a massive favor), and there’s this lovely communal area where you can actually work on your laptop without feeling like you’re camping out in a sterile business center. Look, it’s not the cheapest option on Oxford Street, but for what you get – especially that 8.9 rating makes total sense once you’re there – it’s honestly worth the extra spend. Plus, if you’re planning to explore the eastern suburbs, you’re perfectly positioned to hop on a bus to Bondi or walk through Centennial Park. Just book ahead if you’re coming during festival season or around the spring racing carnival – this place fills up fast when people figure out what they’ve been missing.

Rooms

• Standard Queen Room with 1 full bed for 2 adults
• Twin Room – Paddo with 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Deluxe Double Room with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• Junior Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• King Suite with 1 king bed for 2 adults
• Triple Room with Bathroom with 1 twin bed and 1 full bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Exceptional – Ornelas from United States of America (10/10)

  The lobby has a lovely lounge with complimentary coffee. The staff was very accommodating, they even offered us use of our room during the day that we checked out since we had a late flight.

• Very nice boutique hotel in the heart of Paddington. – Vaughan from New Zealand (10/10)

  Needed 1 night in Paddington, Mrs Banks was perfect. Great location, room had everything you could want, staff were very helpful. Definitely recommended if you need to be in this locale.

• What an impressive venue and team, located in such a great district. – Ken from Australia (10/10)

  The accommodation was perfect for us and we were welcomed from the first moment we entered. Our room check in enabled us to drop off gear, get changed and leave our luggage to explore the fantastic neighbourhoods on foot. We were guided to explore a great range of places to experience breakfast and they were first class. The service, recommendations and overall experience needed a sixth star ⭐️

• One night wonder and I will certainly return. – Anthony from Australia (8/10)

  Style and location

• Enjoyable. – John from Australia (8/10)

  It was a good location for us as we had relations living in Paddington who we were visiting. As we were out most of the time we did not need a harbor view or any fancy facilities, so your hotel filled all the boxes for our purposes. In addition your staff were very helpful and responsive when information was required or any special requests made.
  We would recommend it for anyone with similar requirements.

• We had a short stay, the room and entire facility was clean and stylish. We were welcomed by lovely staff happy to have – Justin from Australia (10/10)

  Perfect location, easy to find, close to facilities

• Stones throw from the SCG – Adam from Australia (10/10)

  Best location for the football

• Close to my business meeting venue and clean accomadation – Michael from Australia (8/10)

  Location

• Delightful Mrs Banks – Beauworth from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Great location. Lovely lovely staff. We'd stay again in a heartbeat 💓

• Felt home! – Renata from Australia (10/10)

  Great location, service and very comfort

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