Napoleon On Kent

Hotel Description

So I’ve stayed at Napoleon On Kent a few times now, and honestly, it’s one of those places that grows on you. The first thing you notice walking in is how they’ve managed to squeeze quite a bit of character into what could have been just another CBD hotel block. The lobby has this sort of understated elegance – not trying too hard, but definitely not budget either. You know what I mean? It sits right on Kent Street, which is actually perfect if you’re someone who likes to walk everywhere. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute stroll from Wynyard Station, and Town Hall is maybe five minutes if you’re not in a rush.

The rooms are what I’d call “properly sized” for Sydney standards – and trust me, that’s saying something in this city where hotel rooms can feel like expensive shoe boxes. The beds are genuinely comfortable (I’m picky about mattresses), and the bathrooms are modern without being sterile. What really impressed me was the soundproofing, actually. Kent Street can get pretty hectic during peak hours with all the buses and traffic, but once you’re inside, it’s surprisingly quiet. The staff seem to know their stuff too – they’re friendly without being overly chatty, and I’ve never had issues with check-in or getting extra towels or whatever. The cleaning is thorough, which honestly isn’t always a given even at four-star places these days.

Here’s what makes this place work for me: the location is absolutely spot-on for exploring Sydney properly. You’re walking distance to Circular Quay if you want to do the harbour thing, but you’re also close enough to George Street for shopping and restaurants. There’s a decent coffee place literally next door (crucial for morning people like me), and if you head toward Martin Place, you hit some really solid lunch spots that aren’t tourist traps. The hotel doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of the big chain places – no fancy spa or rooftop bar – but sometimes that’s exactly what you want. It’s comfortable, well-located, and the price point makes sense for what you’re getting. I’d say it’s ideal if you’re planning to spend most of your time out exploring rather than hanging around the hotel, but you still want somewhere nice to come back to at the end of the day. The 7.7 rating feels about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s solid and reliable, which in Sydney CBD is actually pretty valuable.

Rooms

• Studio Apartment with 1 full bed for 2 adults
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 full bed for 3 adults
• Deluxe Studio with 1 full bed for 2 adults
• Deluxe Apartment with 1 full bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• It was a wonderful stay – Bhartia from India (8/10)

  Huge rooms, cleanliness, location

• Really enjoyed it will be back – Graeme from Australia (8/10)

  The room was great…not much of view but enjoyable

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

  great location. great to be able early access to room

• Excellent and caring staff – Yvonne from New Zealand (8/10)

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  Location excellent la

• Perfect City Space. – Michelle from Australia (9/10)

  Close to everything. Great space and it was quiet even with a city location.

• Pleasant one night stay at a good price. – Brooke from Australia (8/10)

  Clean, good location. Friendly accommodating receptionist. Had everything we needed.

• Great value, large room, in a fantastic location with basic ameneties and no frills – Prashanth from Australia (8/10)

  Great location right next to the Wynyard train station (Westpac tunnel) entrance, and Barangaroo business district, restaurants, and ferry wharf. Room itself was spacious and clean. I paid just over A$500 for a 3-nights stay which is fantastic value for money.

• Over all a great place to stay for the price with plenty of room and really awesome location. – Cameron from New Zealand (7/10)

  Great central location.

• Good – Kartina from Australia (7/10)

  Great location, walking distance to everything. The reception staff were lovely too, and allowed us to check in early and held our bags when we checked out

• Location made it easy for Darling Harbour, ICC, circular Quay etc – Gary from Australia (8/10)

  Great location and Aki on the front desk was amazing – she stayed late when I realized I'd left a jumper in the room and had to rush back before heading to the airport – incredibly helpful!

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