I spent 4 days in the Metro Hotel to lodge my mother who came to visit
after several years of not seeing me during our short stop at Sydney. I
wanted to impress her but the budget was limited so after careful
consideration of several hotels, I chose Metro thinking it
average-to-good, but fairly priced and a bit wary after reading a few
very negative reviews. I was VERY surprised when I found out the
spacious room, super-comfortable beds, pleasant decor and top-notch
cleaniness.
Moreover, I managed to catch a free WIFI offer and I couldn't believe how reliable and fast it was (not to mention unlimited,) I don't even get such a good Internet at home paying premium for it! As others have said, it's also conveniently located in the middle of the CBD with the Opera House on walking distance.
The only complaint was a rather ugly but not too big faded stain in the carpet which I guess is what people who post negative reviews get hung on?
If you are paying over $300 in a 5-star hotel that might be a valid concern, but when you are getting such a great value for your buck (4-star quality for under $120 a night!) you shouldn't mind secondary details like that. Old lifts were ugly and slow but I got there right when they were replacing them, now they are state-of-the-art which shows that even being on top of their game they strive to improve even further. I just hope that won't affect their prices because I'm planning to keep lodging there for all my future travels to Sydney!
Room Tip: If Internet is important to you, watch out for the free WiFi offers, or pay the extra cost if necessary. As opposed to most other hotels' free Internet, it's super fast and reliable, all in the comfort of your own room.
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