Veriu Green Square

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Veriu Green Square on O’Riordan Street, I wasn’t expecting much. The area’s got that slightly industrial vibe going on, you know? But here’s the thing about this part of Sydney that most tourists miss – you’re actually in this perfect sweet spot between the city center and the airport, and once you step inside this place, it all makes sense.

The lobby hits you with this warm, contemporary feel that’s distinctly Australian without being cheesy about it. I mean, they’ve got these beautiful timber accents and this sort of earthy color palette that actually feels genuine. What really got me though was how the staff seemed to know their stuff – not just the scripted welcome, but actual insights about the neighborhood. The front desk guy told me about this fantastic coffee spot just two blocks down that I never would’ve found otherwise. Check-in was smooth, and honestly, the room keys work every single time (you’d be surprised how many hotels mess this up).

The rooms are where Veriu really shines – they’re not massive, but they’re cleverly designed with these floor-to-ceiling windows that flood everything with natural light. I stayed on the seventh floor and had this unexpected view toward the city skyline that’s particularly gorgeous around sunset. The beds are actually comfortable, not just hotel-marketing comfortable, and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showers that doesn’t feel like a sad drizzle. You know what surprised me most? How quiet it gets at night. Even though you’re on a main street, the soundproofing is solid, and the neighborhood settles down after business hours.

What sets this place apart from other Sydney hotels is how it feels connected to the actual city rather than some tourist bubble. Green Square is having this moment right now – there’s new development happening, but it still has character. You can walk to the train station in about eight minutes, which gets you to Central Station in no time, or if you’re driving, parking here won’t bankrupt you like it would in the CBD. The hotel’s restaurant does this modern Australian menu that changes seasonally, and I’ve got to say, their breakfast game is strong – proper coffee and ingredients that taste like they came from somewhere specific, not a supply catalog.

The whole experience feels like staying somewhere that locals might actually recommend, not just a place that shows up in generic booking searches. Staff genuinely seem to enjoy working there, which creates this relaxed atmosphere that’s hard to fake. Sure, it’s not the flashiest hotel in Sydney, and if you need to be right in the heart of Circular Quay, this might not be your spot. But if you want to experience Sydney like someone who lives here, while still having all the comforts of a really well-run hotel, Veriu Green Square gets it right in ways that matter.

Rooms

• Comfy Queen with 1 queen bed for 2 adults, 1 child
• Veriu Suite with 1 queen bed and 2 twin beds for 2 adults, 1 child
• Quad Suite with 2 bunk beds and 1 queen bed for 4 adults, 1 child
• Comfy Queen + Single with 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed for 3 adults, 1 child
• Adjoining Veriu Suites with 2 × 1 king bed for 4 adults, 3 children
• Tribe Suite – Adjoining with 2 × 1 king bed and 1 bunk bed for 6 adults, 5 children

Reviews

• Exceptional – Danh from Vietnam (9/10)

  Near transportation, so easy to go to sightseeing

• convinient – Munoz from Australia (7/10)

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• A fantastic trip, an awesome hotel – Qinyu from China (8/10)

  Nice location right next to the green square station! Easy to reach by train or uber(less than 10 mins from the airport), saved us plenty of time in traveling. The beds were comfortable, having a double + a bunk bed fitted the need of a small family. Room is quiet, despite heavy door closing from neighbors were loud. I love their bathroom! They do have a long bench where you could spread your makeup stuffs to make it easier. Nespresso machine is a plus!

• Got to sleep in – Graeme from Australia (9/10)

  Staff told me about Woolworths metro and found other food places
  Human contact is go when travelling for work

• Very Good – Susan from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Lovely room, nice restaurant on site, friendly staff and very close to underground train station providing easy access to rest of city and Blue Mountains.

• The room was spacious and very comfortable. – Tom from New Zealand (8/10)

  The location is good. Only a few minutes' walk from the train station.

• Very comfortable, great location with friendly staff – Michelle from Australia (8/10)

  Service, location, comfortable

• Fabulous and will tell family and friends to stay – Jenny from Australia (9/10)

  Staff were fabulous , room modern, clean and great for the price. Really close to train station at Green Square so easy to travel to and from city.

• Great for a quick stay in Sydney. – Brisky05 from Australia (8/10)

  Comfortable bed, clean room, helpfull & friendly staff. Cafe in lobby is good for breakfast (great coffee). In room coffee machine & T2 tea (nice touch).

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

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