sweetp12 Posted July 23, 2019 #26 Share Posted July 23, 2019 I love the Sky City / Sky City Grand hotel in Auckland - while it is the casino this is just a small part of the organisation. They have a massive hotel, conference centre and 20+ restaurants on site. It is also very well located in the CBD and has some great outdoor spaces as well. If you are going to rely on public transport it is a good base. If you have a rental then look at staying outside the CBD where you are more likely to get free parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpatter Posted July 23, 2019 #27 Share Posted July 23, 2019 10 hours ago, NSWP said: Staying at Holiday Inn Potts Point/Kings Cross pre Majestic Princess in February. Half the price of the Holiday Inns and equivalent hotels in CBD. Only one stop past Town Hall station. KX station is right there with the Holiday Inn. I don't like risking driving up to Sydney on day of cruise or flight, with all the road closures happening on south coast, fires, crashes etc. Well Les sometimes it's all about the moment . We are on Ruby docking the day before. I reckon there is nothing better than getting off Ruby then staying the night at Holiday Inn the Rocks and waking up to see Majestic out the hotel window waiting for us to board to Singers. Sometimes you save $100 but miss a $mill. See you on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 23, 2019 #28 Share Posted July 23, 2019 16 hours ago, GUT2407 said: We go the night before, probably b3cause I once spent three days on the wrong end of the Freeway, and by going a day earlier I leave us with some semblance of a chance of finding a work around That F3 freeway is what I consider a really F#%$ bad road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 23, 2019 #29 Share Posted July 23, 2019 9 hours ago, Peterpatter said: Well Les sometimes it's all about the moment . We are on Ruby docking the day before. I reckon there is nothing better than getting off Ruby then staying the night at Holiday Inn the Rocks and waking up to see Majestic out the hotel window waiting for us to board to Singers. Sometimes you save $100 but miss a $mill. See you on board good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 24, 2019 #30 Share Posted July 24, 2019 2 hours ago, MicCanberra said: That F3 freeway is what I consider a really F#%$ bad road. It was a bushfire caught us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 24, 2019 #31 Share Posted July 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Peterpatter said: Well Les sometimes it's all about the moment . We are on Ruby docking the day before. I reckon there is nothing better than getting off Ruby then staying the night at Holiday Inn the Rocks and waking up to see Majestic out the hotel window waiting for us to board to Singers. Sometimes you save $100 but miss a $mill. See you on board I will drink to that and we will have many adult beverages on Majestic. This year pre Noordam we stayed at Sydney Harbour Marriott, very handy and very nice but pricey, glad it was a birthday pressie from my son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 24, 2019 #32 Share Posted July 24, 2019 3 hours ago, GUT2407 said: It was a bushfire caught us yep, knocks out the trains as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 27, 2019 #33 Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) And if you were travelling this morning on Princes Hwy, South Coast, to Sydney to catch a ship or aeroplane, you would be in big strife, persons trapped MVA on Princes Hwy, Tabourie (just south of Ulladulla.) Road Closed. 😓 Justifies my decision to travel up the previous day to catch a ship or plane, without stress. Edited July 27, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 27, 2019 #34 Share Posted July 27, 2019 10 hours ago, NSWP said: And if you were travelling this morning on Princes Hwy, South Coast, to Sydney to catch a ship or aeroplane, you would be in big strife, persons trapped MVA on Princes Hwy, Tabourie (just south of Ulladulla.) Road Closed. 😓 Justifies my decision to travel up the previous day to catch a ship or plane, without stress. Goodness. hope they are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted July 28, 2019 #35 Share Posted July 28, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 11:45 AM, NSWP said: Staying at Holiday Inn Potts Point/Kings Cross pre Majestic Princess in February. Half the price of the Holiday Inns and equivalent hotels in CBD. Only one stop past Town Hall station. KX station is right there with the Holiday Inn. I don't like risking driving up to Sydney on day of cruise or flight, with all the road closures happening on south coast, fires, crashes etc. Was looking at that one,,,how much then do you surmise for the taxi fare Cheers Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 28, 2019 #36 Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Elorac123 said: Was looking at that one,,,how much then do you surmise for the taxi fare Cheers Carole We were going to train back from KX Stn 1 stop to Town Hall and change trains to Circular Quay. As for a cab, perhaps $20. As for the hotel, I booked direct with them, join their loyalty club on line for best rate and pre pay. Edited July 28, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 28, 2019 #37 Share Posted July 28, 2019 I think it’d be a bit more than $20, maybe less if you get them to drop you in George Street (say near the Holiday Inn) and walk rather than go the extra 100 yards to the terminal if you arrive at busy time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted July 28, 2019 #38 Share Posted July 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, NSWP said: We were going to train back from KX Stn 1 stop to Town Hall and change trains to Circular Quay. As for a cab, perhaps $20. As for the hotel, I booked direct with them, join their loyalty club on line for best rate and pre pay. So luggage on train is ok ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 28, 2019 #39 Share Posted July 28, 2019 44 minutes ago, Elorac123 said: So luggage on train is ok ? Yep, sometimes it might mean staying with it in the vestibule but have often taken luggage on Sydney trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 28, 2019 #40 Share Posted July 28, 2019 47 minutes ago, Elorac123 said: So luggage on train is ok ? As long as the lift at Town Hall is working you’ll be sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted July 28, 2019 #41 Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, GUT2407 said: Yep, sometimes it might mean staying with it in the vestibule but have often taken luggage on Sydney trains. Thanks Gut /Mic ,may now take train from airport then,was looking at Holiday Inn the rocks to be on the doorstep so to speak, expensive but using train would cut cost an Potts Point May be thought about now and already a member Cheers Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 28, 2019 #42 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Keep an eye on the Rocks one, I’ve jagged som3 great prices there, but well it can be expensive as all get out too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted July 28, 2019 #43 Share Posted July 28, 2019 4 hours ago, GUT2407 said: Keep an eye on the Rocks one, I’ve jagged som3 great prices there, but well it can be expensive as all get out too. Yes,not in a hurry to book ,choices are endless ,would like the rocks at the right price. Cheers Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 28, 2019 #44 Share Posted July 28, 2019 Always check with the hotel directly as well as through booking sites. Sometimes you can be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieBel Posted July 28, 2019 #45 Share Posted July 28, 2019 The QT Hotel in Sydney is great if you like something high quality but a little different. It’s in a heritage building right across from the beautiful QVB building in the city. Worth checking it out 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 31, 2019 #46 Share Posted July 31, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 1:05 PM, NSWP said: We were going to train back from KX Stn 1 stop to Town Hall and change trains to Circular Quay. As for a cab, perhaps $20. As for the hotel, I booked direct with them, join their loyalty club on line for best rate and pre pay. On 7/28/2019 at 1:34 PM, GUT2407 said: I think it’d be a bit more than $20, maybe less if you get them to drop you in George Street (say near the Holiday Inn) and walk rather than go the extra 100 yards to the terminal if you arrive at busy time. Uber might be a lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 31, 2019 #47 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) On 7/28/2019 at 7:24 PM, Elorac123 said: Yes,not in a hurry to book ,choices are endless ,would like the rocks at the right price. Cheers Carole The harbourside hotels know when the big ships are in and jack the prices up accordingly, believe me. Rogues. Edited July 31, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted July 31, 2019 #48 Share Posted July 31, 2019 (edited) On 7/28/2019 at 1:42 PM, Elorac123 said: So luggage on train is ok ? Yes, head into the vestibules on carriages, take the 'Dinosaur' seats there, if you qualify.🤣 We use the trains when on long trips even, like next year, away 3 months, so will have 3 big cases between us. Edited July 31, 2019 by NSWP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elorac123 Posted July 31, 2019 #49 Share Posted July 31, 2019 24 minutes ago, NSWP said: The harbourside hotels know when the big ships are in and jack the prices up accordingly, believe me. Rogues. Yes am aware of that, I have a line I draw when it comes to how much I will part with gor a hotel. Have learned always to have something I can cancel if I find a hood late booking price. Cheers Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted July 31, 2019 #50 Share Posted July 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Elorac123 said: Yes am aware of that, I have a line I draw when it comes to how much I will part with gor a hotel. Have learned always to have something I can cancel if I find a hood late booking price. Cheers Carole It is good to have options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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