Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about the Oaks Sydney Goldsbrough Suites? It’s actually in this beautifully restored heritage building that somehow manages to feel both grand and approachable at the same time. Walking up from Pyrmont Street, you’re basically in the heart of everything without dealing with the absolute chaos of George Street – I mean, you can still hear the city humming, but it’s not overwhelming.

The suites themselves are honestly quite spacious, which is something you don’t always expect in Sydney CBD. I’m talking proper kitchenettes where you can actually cook a decent meal, not just heat up instant noodles. The living areas have these big windows that let in loads of natural light, and if you’re lucky enough to snag a higher floor, you’ll catch glimpses of the harbor between the buildings. The whole vibe is more like a comfortable apartment than a typical hotel room – there’s something refreshing about having a proper dining table instead of just perching on the bed with your laptop. Check-in was surprisingly smooth too, none of that awkward hovering around the lobby waiting for your room to be ready.

Location-wise, you’re literally a five-minute walk to Darling Harbour, which tourists love but locals know gets pretty hectic on weekends. Here’s the thing though – staying on Pyrmont Street means you’re close enough to pop over for dinner or a harbor walk, but far enough back that you won’t be kept up by the crowds and street performers until midnight. The light rail stops right at Pyrmont Bay, so getting to places like the Fish Markets or even out to Dulwich Hill is dead easy. And honestly, for anyone who needs to be near the convention center or ICC, you can’t beat this spot. I’ve noticed the area gets pretty quiet after business hours, which some people love and others find a bit too sleepy – depends what you’re after, really. The building itself has this lovely old-world charm (it used to be a wool store, apparently), but they’ve done the renovations well so you’re not sacrificing modern comforts for character. Staff seem to actually know the neighborhood too, which is rarer than you’d think – they pointed me toward this fantastic little coffee spot on Harris Street that I never would have found otherwise.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with Two Bathrooms with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 full bed and 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment with City Skyline View with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Executive Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment with City Skyline View with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with City View with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with City View – No Housekeeping with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One Bedroom Apartment – No Housekeeping with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment with City Skyline View – No Housekeeping with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment – No Housekeeping with 2 twin beds and 1 queen bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Executive Two-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Apartment with City Skyline View – No Housekeeping with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds for 5 adults, 4 children
• Studio Apartment – No Housekeeping with 1 full bed for 2 adults, 1 child

Reviews

• Exceptional – Pornpun from Thailand (8/10)

  The location is very close to ICC. The suite room makes it very comfortable. The pool and jacuzzi are great. Highly recommended.

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

  Good value and facilities and great location.

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

  The location and facilities were great.
  Perfect for our family of 5.

• Comfortable and convenient – Sandra from Australia (8/10)

  Location close to Darling Harbour

• great place, would definitely stay again! – Bronte from Australia (9/10)

  very cosy, spacious and good access

• Great weekend celebrating with friends. Awesome location and fabulous room – Michele from Australia (9/10)

  Location and the room was very spacious

• Wonderful – Gordon from Australia (9/10)

  large comfortable suite in a renovated wool store. Easy walk to Darling Harbour.

• We enjoyed the stay – Naomi from Australia (8/10)

  Close to darling Harbour, walking distance to where we wanted to go and see. The pool, sauna and spa were great to top the day off

• Very Good – Eevon from Malaysia (8/10)

  good location

• Comfortable & clean rooms, stylish & spacious – Sharon from Australia (9/10)

  Clean, helpful staff, good deal

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