Oasis Near CBD, Close to EVERYTHING!!!

Hotel Description

You know what really caught me off guard about this place? The name makes it sound like one of those budget hostels with too many exclamation points, but honestly – this is actually a solid spot that punches way above its weight. I mean, a 9.7 rating doesn’t just happen by accident, and after spending time here, I totally get why people keep coming back.

The location on Dalmeny Avenue is honestly perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in Sydney rather than just visiting it. You’re close enough to the CBD that you can walk to Central Station in about fifteen minutes (maybe twenty if you’re dragging luggage), but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the constant sirens and construction noise that seem to follow you everywhere in the city center. There’s this great little coffee shop just around the corner – the kind where the barista actually remembers your order after two visits – and I found myself grabbing breakfast there most mornings instead of dealing with hotel room service. The surrounding streets have that lived-in Sydney feel, with actual residents walking their dogs and kids heading to school, which is refreshing when you’ve been staying in sterile hotel districts.

What really sells this place, though, is how they’ve managed to nail the details without making a big deal about it. The rooms are genuinely comfortable – I’m talking proper blackout curtains that actually block the morning sun, not those flimsy things that leave you squinting at 6 AM. The shower pressure is surprisingly good (you never know with older Sydney buildings), and the Wi-Fi actually works consistently, which honestly shouldn’t be noteworthy in 2024 but somehow still is. Check-in was smooth, no weird hidden fees or surprise charges, and the staff seemed to actually know the neighborhood well enough to give useful recommendations. They pointed me toward this incredible Thai place about three blocks away that I never would have found on my own – the kind of spot with plastic chairs and absolutely perfect pad thai. The area does get a bit quieter at night, which I actually loved, but if you’re looking for stumbling-distance nightlife, you’ll want to hop on the train into the city proper. Parking can be tricky during the day (welcome to Sydney), but there’s usually something available in the evening if you’re patient. For the price point and that ridiculous rating, this place delivers exactly what it promises without any of the usual four-star hotel nonsense.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $603. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Amazing! Location, location, location!!! – Lee from Australia – 4 December 2023 (10/10)

  Perfect location, easy access for public transport. Close to beach, city, concert venues.
  Clean and tidy.
  Everything we needed for a weekend away with the family.
  
  What could be improved: Difficult finding the right elevator for room access. Other than that… nothing!

• Perfect location for a family or singles – Mohan from Australia – 26 September 2023 (9/10)

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• Exceptional – Kuo-chao from Taiwan – 2 September 2023 (10/10)

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