http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews.html en-us Hotel Reviews about the Aspire in Sydney, Australia Copyright 2009 AsiaRooms.com 100 28 http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/images/asiarooms-rss.gif AsiaRooms.com: Aspire Hotel Reviews http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/914175.html I have not seen a hotel like this (and I travel a lot)! It was shockingly old and dirty. There was a musty smell of old carpet inside the room. There was even a cockroach under the bed! We could hear engine humming noise(we stayed on the top floor) a... Mrs Ha Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:56:11 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/908758.html Good location but the bathroom looks very dated and the bed is very soft. Other than good location, nothing much to comment on this hotel. Mr. Yeo, Jason Tue, 24 Feb 2009 04:11:29 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/907368.html The room is large with a big balcony which is good for a relaxing morning breakfast and reading of papers. The trees outside provide good shade and it is nice to hear birds singing in the morning. The only poor facility is the old lifts which are noi... Mr. Chow, Tuck Tung Sat, 07 Feb 2009 15:07:35 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/902734.html Very happy with service. Excellent location and value for money. Mrs. Baron, Karen Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:43:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/901861.html Very happy with the Hotel, Location, service and the rooms are clean. Any time I stay in the city it will be at the Aspire. Mr. White, Paul Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:26:20 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/899402.html This hotel was central for needs was very comfortable , with good service. Mr. Brennan, William Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:18:42 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/896058.html The location was great. You could walk to Paddys markets, China Town and Darling Habour easily. Trains and buses were close and easy to use to travel to other parts of the city. Mrs. Barnett, Joan Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:56:19 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/889507.html The hotel was comfortable and close to the exhibition centre. The front staff were great, the kitchen staff could not understand english and the breakfast was poor. The coffee terrible. but you have so much around you to go and eat elsewhere. overall... Mr. Rozakis, Michael Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:02:29 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/880040.html No Comment Mr. Chullasukhum, Reung Tue, 20 May 2008 09:39:31 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/879436.html Outstanding, warm ,friendly ,helpful,restful, accommodating with directions, easy to get to from the airport, safe for a lone traveller, very accessible to Darling Harbour- Thank you Mrs. Evans, Marlene Fri, 16 May 2008 08:32:57 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/878180.html I regret that the hotel does not provide the client with clear and precise instructions regarding the laundry service and how to operate the heating system. The hotel is very conveniently located nearby the convention center. The internet booking ... Ms. Dinh, Thi Anh Thu Mon, 05 May 2008 15:44:01 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/874901.html Very helpful, courteous and friendly staff. Hotel is centrally located with easy access to all attractions,sites and places you want to be. Spacious rooms c/w balcony. Stayed here 2 different times. Liked it. The new owners now will no doubt give thi... Mr. Anderson Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:51:03 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/873990.html Perfect location. Nice service. But not too many choices on TV. If I go to Sydney again, I'll choose this hotel again. Ms. Xu, Xiaofeng Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:19:45 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/842253.html My wife and enjoyed our stay with you. The close proximity to the city and cockel bay and the Breakfast we will stay again on our next trip to the city Regards Ron Ellis Mr. Ellis, Ronald Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:15:39 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/802279.html slow internet connection Mr. Chu, Man-keung Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:50:32 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/802009.html The hotel is in the midst of a change in name and style. Needs some time to establish itself. The staff was friendly but not very helpful. Breakfast closed already before official closing time whilst guests still being present, and staff was too eage... Mr. Wever, Anthony Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:37:48 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/801402.html WE HAD NOT BEEN TOLD THAT THE HOTEL HAD BEEN RECENTLY TAKEN OVER BUT THE OVERALL FEELING WE HAD WAS THAT THE STAFF WERE DOING ALL THEY COULD TO MAKE OUR STAY COMFORTABLE WHILST ADJUSTING TO THE CHANGE OVER. WE ALSO FELT THAT THE MANAGEMENT WERE ALSO ... Mrs. Dawber, Ann Thu, 13 Dec 2007 17:27:43 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/800971.html YOUR HOTEL SUITED OUR STAY BECAUSE WE WANTED TO STAY NEAR DARLING HARBOUR,THE OVERALL SERVICE WE RECEIVED AT THE HOTEL WAS VERY GOOD.WE THINK THE HOTEL HAS JUST BEEN TAKEN OVER BY ANOTHER GROUP AS THE HOTEL WAS CALLED THE ULTIMO WHEN WE BOOKED IT?. Mr. Dawber, Edward John Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:02:51 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/792090.html Would have like to have been told that the hotel had changed names before ariving at night with a child! but otherwise nice hotel, GERAT location for what i needed. Mrs. Cox, Liza Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:56:24 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/785752.html New owners took over during our stay. They will have to spend some money on repairs and refurbishment for me to want to use this hotel again. Mr. Berry, Peter Thu, 22 Nov 2007 22:31:23 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/780436.html I only had one pressing need of a hotel - to have in-room internet access. I checked in advance that it was available, but the hotel failed to deliver. They will rent you a modem with a wireless connection to the service provider. It spends 95% of... Andi Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:09:41 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/769514.html Mercure Ultimo is a nice quiet hotel, with reasonably good location, about 15min walk to Chinatown Paddy's market, and the SydneyExplorer coach stops at the next street Haris St Powerhouse stop about 5min walk away. Darling Harbour is about 25min wa... Mr. Sig Yam, Chan Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:20:05 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/756538.html Centrally located and quiet! A good choice for this price. Jd Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:20:47 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/754498.html location...excellent staff....friendly and helpfull rooms in need of a refurbish we stayed for 4 nights, then came back for 2 nights,3 days latter...cups were stained on arrival and after a service the next day. Mr. Pearson, Steve Sat, 13 Oct 2007 05:00:04 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/748569.html Good hotel but for business men it's not normal they have only one modem for the whole hotel to be able to connect to internet from the room !!! Also the internet stream is 10Mb/min (ten times less than normal) so it's very slow and inconvenient to ... Mr. Michel, Lardinois Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:14:47 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/720329.html I quite enjoyed, considerable cheap, reasonable location, friendly staff. yes I will stay there again. Mr. Nathan, Ravi Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:55:48 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/555179.html Good price/benefit. Good localization in a peaceful street and not far from Darling Harbour, in which are concentrated the most Sydney's attractions. Needs upgrade. No guest laundry, unfortunattely. Mrs. Fernandes, Thais Sat, 04 Aug 2007 05:04:52 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/190124.html A bit more in price and amenities than we needed but overall just about right for us. Mr. Robertshaw, Lawrence Thu, 07 Jun 2007 01:47:00 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/183935.html +++ Great value of money and location: only 10 minutes walking to darling harbor, very quiet street ++ Facilities: old fashioned, but acceptable + Staff: passable Overall: cheap but good Ms. Liu, Angeline Wed, 02 May 2007 03:45:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/182050.html We really enjoyed our stay and would recomend this Hotel to our friends. Tandb Polden Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:22:53 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/124861.html Our stay at Mercure Ultimo was not the best. We found that the hotel and room were so old fashioned and out of date. The bed was comfy but the outlook from our room was terrible. Shower was hot and powerful. The toilet did not flush and when advising... Drabwell, Paul Tue, 07 Mar 2006 10:40:44 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/122451.html Good choice if you appreciate a small hotel in a quiet area within historic/preserve setting. Not if you want a hip and trendy place. I like the fragrance of the gum tree in the front garden and the little green next to the hotel. It is still within ... Ainon Ali Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:17:54 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/122062.html Very pleased with service at this hotel. Location is fine if you do not mind a bit of a walk to get to the business section. Price good compared with others in Sydney. Quiet area. Quite adequate for our needs. Turner, Barbara Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:15:36 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/107970.html The lightning of the hotel need to be improved. Chow Wing Sun Mon, 22 Aug 2005 01:51:49 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/15265.html A pleasant and quiet stay.andnbsp; We particularly liked the feeling of a small family hotel in a quiet back street in the city of Sydney.andnbsp; Many other hotels are noisy and too large. Graham Bishop Mon, 10 Jan 2005 03:40:44 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/433.html One of the best hotels we have stayed in, anywhere. The scenery is breathtaking, and the hotel has a charm all its own. Service in the dinner restaurant was dismal, with a waiter who was obviously over-trained, to the point of being obnoxious. The fo... Ben Reijers Sat, 07 Feb 2004 10:38:50 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Australia/Sydney/164915--hotel-reviews/432.html We had a fantastic time. The view from our room were amazing and I found all the staff to be very friendly and helpful. Once again thank you... Simone Goldstein Sat, 07 Feb 2004 10:36:26 +0000