Hotel Review posted by WELSH, Charles, United States in February 2006
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Traveler Rating:
 4/5
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I recommend this hotel for:
 Budget Travelers
 Families
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Eco Adventure
Would I stay at this location
again: Most likely
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We were concerned that we would have to wait for a normal check-in time as we arrived a few hours early. This hotel checked us in immediately, however we were given a room on the "back side" of the hotel, which unfortuneatly faced the back side of an office complex. In turn, this worked out as we discovered the back side was much quieter than the street side rooms. Thomas, the consierge, was fabulous! He took care of our every need, as scheduling tours, cheaper transportation to the airport, answering general questions about what to see in Sydney, etc. The internet fees were a little high, but the convenience of having it near the lobby was worth it. It was the first coin operated machine I had ever seen. The only negative issue we found was finding a mans dark navy sock under the desk, which matched perfectly the carpeting of the room! One day, we watched a champagne bucket with used glasses sit outside a room ALL DAY. However, when we needed to weigh our luggage, the staff was very prompt to supply us with a bathroom scale.
All in all, we would surely book here again, as the location was very central to all the sights we wanted to see. The train station is directly across the street with a several floor mezzanine with numerous shops and eatery's to choose from. Affordable restaurants were hard to find, so between the train station and the Menzie's own "arcade" which is 2 or 3 floors connecting to George Street, we made out fine.
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| Last The Menzies Sydney Hotel Reviews - 30 Unbiased Traveler Review (s) |
 3/5 Posted by MR. DIXON, JOHN, United Kingdom in February 2008
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| "The staff were all very helpful, however I would recommend this hotel for short stay only, there was only limited storage facilities for clothes in the room ie 1 small wardrobe with no draw space. We had breakfast only one day,ate out the remainder of the stay.. This hotel is beginning to look tired. (stayed in this hotel 8 years ago, does not appear to have been upgraded since)" |
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 5/5 Posted by MR. HOVEY, Frank, Canada in November 2007
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| "The stay was excellent and we would use this facility again whgen we're in Sydney." |
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3/5 Posted by MR. S. BOMBACI, Australia in August 2007
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| "The location of the hotel is very good and it is just a few steps away from the station and the many bus links. It is also a short 10-15 minute walk to The Rocks,Circular Quay and the Pitt Street mall.
The general areas in the hotel are fine but the rooms are looking a litte tired and dowdy, but they are clean and do the job. Internet access is expensive and the cable tv only provides a few additional channels apart from the free to air channels." |
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4/5 Posted by MR. HENDERSON, gordon, United Kingdom in August 2007
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| "Excellent location, very friendly staff, laundry service excellent." |
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4/5 Posted by MRS. CLARKE, L, Canada in August 2007
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| "Myself and my two children spent 23 days in Australia in 5 different cities recently. After much research, we stayed in Sydney at the Menzies at the begining of our vacation AND again at the end. Although I felt the rooms were a little small, the hotel staff were very helpful, informative and quick to respond to any requests we made. We were able to check in early, very muched appreciated after flying for over 20 hours! The best thing about this hotel in my mind was that you could walk (approx. one train stop)to the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, & Aquarium, shopping at the QVB (Queen Victoria Building) movies and restaurants. Organised tours pick you up outside the hotel and the hotel is right across the street from a train (subway) stop. (No noise). As a result you do not have to rent a car or take taxis. Also across the street in the train station are shops where you can buy food & snacks (to keep expenses down) to keep in the in room mini fridge. Ask for a room facing the street, some rooms face the back lane. Would recommend this hotel." |
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