Sydney hotel choice?

[pv girl]

Booked Holiday Inn Potts Point pre-cruise - for price and closeness to train station. Is it okay or do you recommend I look at something else> I am solo so looking for safe area and ease to train to get around for quick sightseeing.

[mort1305]

The Potts Point area of Sydney is not a savoury area for a solo female traveller new to this area as it is very close to the famous Kings Cross district which in my opinion you would be best to avoid. Suggest you look around for something closer to the Sydney CBD or Sydney Harbour (Circular Quay) where train service is also very good. Just google Sydney Australia Hotel Accommodation. I'm sure you can find something.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Is that the Hotel at the Kings Cross Station?

Fairly busy location... both during the day ... and all night long .

 

 

[OzKiwiJJ]

I've seen a number of people here recommending the Wynyard Travelodge. It's close to Wynyard station, and close to both Circular Quay and Pitt St Mall which is the main shopping area in the CBD. I think that would be better than the Potts Point hotel (which actually appears to be in Kings Cross not Potts Point), especially for someone travelling solo.

Edited November 28, 2015 by OzKiwiJJ

[happysnapper]

Look up The Menzies. We have stayed there a number of time pre and post Cruise. Across the road from Wynyard Station and walking distance to Circular Quay.

[GUT2407]

Not a great area.

 

My Picks

 

Holiday Inn the Rocks especially if sailing from OPT

 

Travelodge either York St or Philip St

 

Grace in York Street

 

Marriott

[Kiwi Kruzer]

I second Holiday Inn at the Rocks.:):)

Great location

 

 

[GUT2407]

I second Holiday Inn at the Rocks.:):)

Great location

 

 

 

 

My first choice when sailing from OPT wake up watch my ship arrive, check out wander over the road onto the ship, cant be easier, BUT not always easy to get a booking.

[Johnnosbc]

We have booked the Menzies, just around the corner from OPT.

[Dizziedi]

The Potts Point area of Sydney is not a savoury area for a solo female traveller new to this area as it is very close to the famous Kings Cross district which in my opinion you would be best to avoid. Suggest you look around for something closer to the Sydney CBD or Sydney Harbour (Circular Quay) where train service is also very good. Just google Sydney Australia Hotel Accommodation. I'm sure you can find something.

 

Good advice. Personally, stay at the Amora on Jamieson but the Travelodge and/or the Menzies all in same/excellent location.

 

Cheers

Di

[pv girl]

Thanks to all who replied - guess that is why the rate was cheap - bad area. So nice to have locals help a first-time visitor. Hope I can return the favor when you visit California.

 

I will cancel the booking and keep looking. Guess I should just bite the bullet and pay the higher prices in CBD. What's the old saying - "you get what you pay for".....

[GUT2407]

We have booked the Menzies, just around the corner from OPT.

 

My only complaint about Menzies is its built over Wynyard Station and the train rumble can by a pain.

[JacintaH]

Thanks to all who replied - guess that is why the rate was cheap - bad area. So nice to have locals help a first-time visitor. Hope I can return the favor when you visit California.

 

I will cancel the booking and keep looking. Guess I should just bite the bullet and pay the higher prices in CBD. What's the old saying - "you get what you pay for".....

 

Do stay in the CBD, if your time is limited then the extra costs will be outweighed by having everything that is glorious Sydney at your doorstep.

[happysnapper]

My only complaint about Menzies is its built over Wynyard Station and the train rumble can by a pain.

 

No its not. Its underground across Wynyard Park and closer to York Street. It must have been your belly rumbling.:D

Edited November 28, 2015 by happysnapper
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[Johnnosbc]

That's good about the Menzies, anyway, its only for one night, using my ACCOR complimentary night, then we can relax for 10 nights on the VOTS

[Hailzmick]

We stay at Ibis. Can't think of the second part to it- world something.

We get it for around $109 per night & its $12 for a taxi to the port. Very close to everything but not in the dead centre.

[pv girl]

Just to let you all know how much I value your hometown advice, I booked Menzies. Actually got a very good deal with Accor points, so I am looking forward to it.

[GUT2407]

We stay at Ibis. Can't think of the second part to it- world something.

We get it for around $109 per night & its $12 for a taxi to the port. Very close to everything but not in the dead centre.

 

"World Square"

[Skatermumma]

Travelodge Wynyard, has had recent renovations, and is reasonably priced. Not too far to get to Circular Quay. Or, Holiday Inn The Rocks. Older decor, very close to the Quay, more expensive. If you have spare time, take a walk around the Rocks. It is the part of Sydney where Sydney began, and you can see a ton of historical buildings etc.

[MicCanberra]

Travelodge Wynyard is a nice hotel and you can sometimes get a good deal there. Close to the station and also not too far from the OPT.:D

[Docker123]

I stayed at the Menzies on a business trip almost 2 years ago. At the time thought it very very very tired and would not plan to return (other stayed at the Mantra in Bond Street and were very happy).

 

Interestingly, the Menzies is about to be demolished

http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/en/News/2015/One-Carrington-Street-Sydney-redevelopment-approved

Edited December 13, 2015 by Docker123