Silkari Suites at Chatswood

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Silkari Suites on Archer Street, I wasn’t expecting much. Chatswood’s got this reputation for being all shopping centers and transit hubs, you know? But stepping into this place actually surprised me. The lobby’s got this warm, understated elegance that feels more like a boutique hotel than your typical business traveler crash pad. And the staff – they remember your name after the first day, which is rarer than you’d think these days.

What really sold me on this place is how they’ve figured out the whole extended-stay thing without making it feel institutional. The suites are properly spacious (I mean, you can actually spread out your laptop and papers without eating dinner on the bed), and the kitchenettes are legit – not just a mini-fridge and microwave situation. I spent three weeks there last spring, and honestly, the washing machine in my suite saved me from those awful hotel laundry prices. The beds are fantastic too, though the air conditioning can be a bit aggressive if you’re not used to it. Pro tip: there’s a Woolworths literally two blocks down Victoria Avenue, so you can actually cook decent meals instead of living off room service.

Location-wise, this is where Silkari really shines. You’re a five-minute walk from Chatswood station, which sounds obvious but trust me – some of those “near the station” hotels are still a proper hike with luggage. The train gets you to the city in about fifteen minutes, and there’s something satisfying about avoiding all that Sydney traffic. Plus, Westfield’s right there when you need it (though it gets absolutely mental on weekends). The neighborhood’s pretty quiet at night, which was perfect for me since I had early morning calls with clients back in the States. I never heard much street noise, even on the lower floors. The hotel’s restaurant is decent – nothing groundbreaking, but their breakfast actually tastes like food instead of cardboard, and the coffee’s strong enough to wake the dead. What I really appreciated was how they handle business travelers without making leisure guests feel like afterthoughts. The lobby’s got these comfortable work areas that don’t feel like you’re sitting in a bank, and the WiFi never once cut out during video calls. That 8.7 rating makes sense when you experience the little things they get right.

Rooms

• Executive Studio with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Studio with Balcony with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Executive Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 twin beds and 1 king bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• Two-Bedroom Terrace with 2 × 1 king bed for 5 adults, 4 children
• One-Bedroom Terrace with 1 king bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with Juliet Balcony with 2 × 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Studio Apartment with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Accessible Executive Studio with 1 king bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Accessible Executive One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 2 children

Reviews

• nice place, comfortable beds, friendly staff – Zenzuan from Malaysia (9/10)

  nice place, comfortable beds, friendly staff

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

  Location

• Great for family – Tammy from New Zealand (8/10)

  Convenient, huge room and tidy

• Exceptional – Tiracch from Australia (9/10)

  Always live in this hotel when we are in Syd. Great location and fair price.

• Exceptional – Ida from Australia (9/10)

  So close to everything

• Exceptional – Colin from Australia (9/10)

  Exceptional cleanliness, convenient location, perfect for families. Effective staff.

• excellent – Veronica from New Zealand (9/10)

  proximity to amenities

• Exceptional – Dong from Australia (9/10)

  Free morning cafe. Close to chatswood train station.

• Very comforting in the middle of chatswood with a fantastic access to the city on the new metro line – Jamie from Australia (8/10)

  The room size exceeded our expectations and was a lovely place to stay.

• Wonderful – Rachael from Australia (9/10)

  The location is excellent & staff are lovely 🥰

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