Once again, a big thank you to all of you for the information and suggestions!!
I summarized what I learned from all of you, please correct me if I misunderstood the information I collected.
I decided and booked the Four Seasons Hotel, so the statements below are based on I staying at that hotel.
1. From the hotel to the OPT, it is about 500 meters (about 10 minutes walk) on flat ground. Can easily find
the OPT without getting lost.
2. Airport is about 30 minutes taxi ride for about AUD $60.
3. There are convenient stores (where I can buy bottled water and snacks) within 10 minutes walking distance.
4. There are many casual eating places/restaurants within 10 minutes walking distance.
5. All listed price everywhere included taxes and charges and tips. If happy with service, give cash tips.
6. Credit cards are widely accepted with no minimum purchases required to use the card.
Sorry, a few more questions:
1. My hotel confirmation indicated there will be a 2% service charge if pay with credit card. Is 1.5-2% service
card a common practice everywhere in Sydney if pay with credit card?
2. Any store nearby that I can buy Rapid Antigen Test home kit? Princess requires RAT negative result within
24 hour of embarkation the ship; results from home test kit will be acceptable.
3. ATM nearby? If not, need to use the ATM at the airport.
4. At the airport (international arrival), is it a long walk to the location to get taxi?
5. Uber service available at the airport? If so, same pickup area as the taxis? At Los Angeles airport, Uber
pickup is in a totally different area than taxi pickup, and a much longer walk to get there.
Thank you!!