The Occidental Pearl

Hotel Description

You know what surprised me most about The Occidental Pearl? How it actually feels like a proper hotel despite being tucked away on Church Street in Parramatta – I mean, let’s be honest, Parramatta isn’t exactly where you’d expect to find a gem like this. But walking up to the place, there’s this understated elegance that catches you off guard. The lobby has this warm, contemporary vibe with rich timber accents and soft lighting that makes you want to linger with a coffee (which, by the way, is surprisingly good for hotel coffee). The staff at check-in were genuinely helpful – not that scripted friendly stuff you get at chain hotels, but actually knowledgeable about the area. They pointed me toward some great local spots I never would’ve found otherwise.

The rooms are where this place really shines, honestly. Mine faced away from Church Street, which was smart because even though it’s not a major thoroughfare, you still get some traffic noise in the evenings. The bed was one of those where you sink in just right – not too soft, not too firm – and the linens felt expensive without being fussy. What I really appreciated were the little touches: proper blackout curtains that actually block light, a decent-sized desk if you need to work, and bathroom amenities that didn’t feel like they came from a bulk supplier. The shower pressure was excellent, which sounds trivial until you’ve spent a week in hotels with disappointing water flow. There’s also air conditioning that works quietly – crucial during Sydney’s sticky summer months.

Location-wise, you’re about a 10-minute walk to Parramatta Station, which puts you 25 minutes from Central Sydney on the train. The Westfield is practically next door if you need anything, and there’s this fantastic Vietnamese place called Pho Saigon just around the corner that locals queue up for. Parking is available on-site, which is actually a big deal in this area – street parking around Church Street can be a nightmare, especially during business hours. I stayed during a quieter period in March, but I imagine it gets busier when the nearby university is in full swing. The hotel sits in that sweet spot where you’re close enough to Sydney’s action but far enough out that you’re not paying CBD prices. With a 9.4 rating, it’s clear other travelers have figured out what I did – this isn’t just a decent place to crash, it’s actually somewhere you’d want to spend time.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 queen bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• most relaxing and peaceful place to stay definitely will be coming back again❤️ – Nelson from Papua New Guinea (10/10)

  Clean and comfortable most importantly the view

• Perfect, we recommand – Claire from France (10/10)

  Wide apartment with all facilities. We stayed 3 weeks. Perfect. It comes with a car park. Great location.

• Wonderful Parramatta Holiday – Christopher from New Zealand (8/10)

  This location was perfect as we wanted somewhere between the Blue Mountains and central. It was very close to the train, ferry and Westfield Mall. Wonderful views in the morning and evening when relaxing. They had everything you need to make it feel very homely . Eat street is a short walk from this location with all the different restaurants you can imagin. We also went to a League game at CommBank Stadium. This was just a bit further than eat street but still walking distance. The ferry to town is a short 15min walk and then an hour ride into the centre. Highly recommend this as it was very relaxing and great to see a different side of Sydney. This apartment also comes with a carpark. We stayed for 8 nights and were surprised to get a mid stay cleaning. The host was so lovely to deal with and the communication was spot on. Would recommend this stay for anyone travel to Sydney and are looking for a great place to base themselves that is central and easy to get around.

• I would like to come back again – Hutchinson from Australia (10/10)

  Excellent

• Exceptional – Jon from Australia (10/10)

  The apartment had everything that we needed for our whole stay.
  The views from inside were fantastic and the location was very close to plenty of shops and restaurants

• will be back for sure – Jack from Australia (10/10)

  apartment was clean and very comfortable with all amenities provided on point. Very close to shops and public transport. Having a dedicated parking spot made it stress free.

• Exceptional – Rose from South Korea (10/10)

  the manager, Chris… He was exceptionally helpful and kind. Highly recommend him!!!

• Wonderful family experience. – Annette from Australia (10/10)

  Well equipped and nicely furnished 👍🏻

• Wonderful – Cindy from Hong Kong (9/10)

  位置近Parramatta 站，附近Westfield商場有幾間超市，Coles, Woolworths, ALDI等。
  買嘢坐車極方便。

• 第一次遇到這麼優質的住宿，景觀非常美，在房內就可以欣賞到整個市區的景色。房內是住家型態的兩房兩廳兩衛，整潔又漂亮，設備也都非常的齊全，很建議要舒適環境的人住宿，令人印象深刻的是廚房提供非常非常之完善的設備、鍋具、食物，還有浴室很大很美，房間 – Meng from Taiwan (10/10)

  整體都很滿意

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