Mrs f. Posted February 16, 2022 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Yes....I know Australia is still closed but am using my downtime to research and gather information. We will be flying into Sydney a week before our cruise (hopefully) in December. Anyone familiar with either of the 2 Hilton hotels? One is on Sussex Street. The other on George Street. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted February 16, 2022 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2022 (edited) I would ask this on the Sydney trip advisor forum. Poster KVE is the Sydney hotel expert and will give you appropriate feedback. Sydney opens up to fully vaxxed international tourist air arrivals on 21st of this month. Hopefully cruising returns in some form by December. Edited February 16, 2022 by aussielozzie18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted February 16, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, aussielozzie18 said: I would ask this on the Sydney trip advisor forum. Poster KVE is the Sydney hotel expert and will give you appropriate feedback. Sydney opens up to air arrivals on 21st of this month. Hopefully cruising returns in some form by December. How do I get to that? Type in Sydney trip Advisor forum? Didn't know there was one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 16, 2022 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Mrs f. said: Yes....I know Australia is still closed but am using my downtime to research and gather information. We will be flying into Sydney a week before our cruise (hopefully) in December. Anyone familiar with either of the 2 Hilton hotels? One is on Sussex Street. The other on George Street. Thanks. Any reason you pick those ? I suppose for a loyalty scheme. The one on Sussex would be my pick (Only just) but the CBD Hilton has better transport.Plus probably a view. But I wouldn’t stay in either for a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aussielozzie18 Posted February 16, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, Mrs f. said: How do I get to that? Type in Sydney trip Advisor forum? Didn't know there was one. Thanks Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted February 16, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted February 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Any reason you pick those ? I suppose for a loyalty scheme. The one on Sussex would be my pick (Only just) but the CBD Hilton has better transport.Plus probably a view. But I wouldn’t stay in either for a week. We have loads of points with hilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted February 16, 2022 #7 Share Posted February 16, 2022 2 hours ago, Mrs f. said: We have loads of points with hilton We like staying at https://www.meritonsuites.com.au/our-story/ and they are very nice and 5 star and even have washing machines and dryers, if you join their loyalty program to get a cheaper price……they have quite a few hotels in Sydney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 16, 2022 #8 Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 hours ago, Mrs f. said: We have loads of points with hilton One is the business area and is a big high rise ,a typical Hilton . The other is smaller on the edge of Barangaroo ,a new tourist area. I would definitely go with the Hilton on George in the CBD. The main reason is Transport ,there’s a underground train station ( I believe there’s a connecting tunnel) and a street car (light rail)out the front door. Even though the area isn’t touristy you can be anywhere in Sydney in no time flat.The airport is on a direct train ride also circular quay. It has a club lounge with a fantastic view,I’m sure you could access it . Theres supermarket steps away . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted February 17, 2022 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Agreed, the one on George is a better location for transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted February 17, 2022 Author #10 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks all. George Street it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted February 18, 2022 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2022 18 hours ago, Mrs f. said: Thanks all. George Street it is. You'll be able to have a wonderful time spending a week in Sydney in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 18, 2022 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2022 I like the sUssex street one, but George street is a more central location for someone relying on Public transport or walking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted February 18, 2022 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, GUT2407 said: I like the sUssex street one, but George street is a more central location for someone relying on Public transport or walking. I agree ,for a couple of nights , I would prefer the Barangaroo or the Sussex street one. But for a week they would be crawling up the walls. The combination of good transport and their high Hilton points ,they can hit the tracks and come back to the club lounge evernight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 18, 2022 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Last time on a cruise HAL's Noordam - Syd to Honolulu. Stayed one night precruise at Marriott down near the Quay. Just a roll down the hill, 200M to terminal. Great hotel. But went to City Extra at the Quay for dinner and brekkie, these 5 star Sydney hotels whilst you may get a deal on room, they charge top dollar for meals, like $50 a head for brekkie and $50 a plate for dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 18, 2022 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, NSWP said: Last time on a cruise HAL's Noordam - Syd to Honolulu. Stayed one night precruise at Marriott down near the Quay. Just a roll down the hill, 200M to terminal. Great hotel. But went to City Extra at the Quay for dinner and brekkie, these 5 star Sydney hotels whilst you may get a deal on room, they charge top dollar for meals, like $50 a head for brekkie and $50 a plate for dinner. And on top of those prices you have to pay extra for an espresso-based coffee, otherwise you get American-style brewed muck. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted February 18, 2022 #16 Share Posted February 18, 2022 1 hour ago, OzKiwiJJ said: And on top of those prices you have to pay extra for an espresso-based coffee, otherwise you get American-style brewed muck. Just like you get on a cruise ship.😄😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 18, 2022 #17 Share Posted February 18, 2022 10 hours ago, lyndarra said: Just like you get on a cruise ship.😄😱 Yes, but you expect that on cruise ships since most of them are American corporation owned. These days 5 star hotels in Australia should not be charging extra for espresso-based coffees when you've paid a fixed rate for breakfast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mr walker Posted February 18, 2022 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2022 15 hours ago, NSWP said: ...... went to City Extra at the Quay for dinner and brekkie, these 5 star Sydney hotels whilst you may get a deal on room, they charge top dollar for meals, like $50 a head for brekkie and $50 a plate for dinner. City Extra is good value & a great location - I've also had a few lunches there when in the city for meetings etc. Wonder how they have coped with the pandemic? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted February 18, 2022 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2022 28 minutes ago, mr walker said: City Extra is good value & a great location - I've also had a few lunches there when in the city for meetings etc. Wonder how they have coped with the pandemic? There was an article on the news the other night, talking to the owner, no idea if he was talking things down (it was about govt bail outs) but he didn’t make their future sound too promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted February 19, 2022 #20 Share Posted February 19, 2022 (edited) 22 hours ago, GUT2407 said: There was an article on the news the other night, talking to the owner, no idea if he was talking things down (it was about govt bail outs) but he didn’t make their future sound too promising. Well City Extra is a big establishment, their rent would be horrendous. They rely not only on the workforce in the city but also on tourists, domestic and international. Being 24/7 operation wage bills would be extreme. Would be sad to see it go. The Victorian mixed grill was my favourite there. Edited February 19, 2022 by NSWP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PippaScott Posted September 19, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) The last time I was in Australia was more than 7 years before, and I miss this continent a lot. It’s so unusual, and I have not seen that special nature anywhere. That time I stayed in several 5 star hotels gold coast, and the service was just excellent. I didn’t go on a cruise because I consider it the worst type of traveling. You don’t even travel but just stay on the ship all the time, eat, play and exercise. I would even say it’s much worse than regular tourism and even more consumerist. But it’s only me and everyone is allowed to have their own opinion. Edited September 19, 2022 by PippaScott 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 19, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 19, 2022 38 minutes ago, PippaScott said: The last time I was in Australia was more than 7 years before, and I miss this continent a lot. It’s so unusual, and I have not seen that special nature anywhere. That time I stayed in several 5 star hotels gold coast, and the service was just excellent. I didn’t go on a cruise because I consider it the worst type of traveling. You don’t even travel but just stay on the ship all the time, eat, play and exercise. I would even say it’s much worse than regular tourism and even more consumerist. But it’s only me and everyone is allowed to have their own opinion. Lol. You do realise this is a cruise forum? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 22, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 9/20/2022 at 5:56 AM, arxcards said: Lol. You do realise this is a cruise forum? LOL, off with Pippa's head we are cruise nuts on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted September 23, 2022 #24 Share Posted September 23, 2022 31 minutes ago, NSWP said: LOL, off with Pippa's head we are cruise nuts on here. On refection, it is a bit like seeing a couple of Mormons knocking on the gates at a Roman orgy. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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