“Pavlovic family will definitely stay here again !!” Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour Guest Review

• Great place, I've come with my family and definitely happy with this place!
• Great staff
• Great location 
• Great apartments with all u need
• Great service

A+++
On second level and still have a view, traffic noise not bothering us at all, it's all part of the atmosphere and it tools in literally 2 minutes to walk to Darling Harbour. Any problem I had had was dealt with str8 away and I will honestly now miss this place.

Stayed August 2013

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Bed Tax Would Hurt Tourism, Hoteliers Warn

FORCING tourists to pay a bed tax would cost jobs in tourism industry, hoteliers are warning.

The Accommodation Association of Australia (AAA) has hit out a suggestion by NSW Local Government Minister Don Page that a bed tax would help tourism hubs pay for infrastructure and services strained by the influx of holiday visitors.

"The accommodation industry is strongly opposed to a bed tax in any shape or form," said AAA CEO Richard Munro.

"A bed tax would mean job losses in Australia's accommodation industry; it would be inevitable."
Mr Page made the suggestion after witnessing a surge in summer visitors in his electorate of Byron Bay during the Christmas and New Year period.

More than 1.5 million visitors visit Byron Bay each year, and the town is straining under the pressure.
"The reality is that the infrastructure can't cope and the question is: 'What do we do about it?' A bed tax is definitely an option," Mr Page told ABC radio on Thursday.

But the AAA's 2000 members said they would not support such a tax.

"If any level of government is considering introducing such a tax... it would be met with fierce resistance from operators of accommodation businesses and the broader tourism industry," Mr Munro said in a statement on Friday.

He said hoteliers already paid enough taxes and that government, not the industry, should fund infrastructure.

"Our industry already pays millions of dollars in council rates, state taxes and federal taxes every year, and having to pay more would be a disaster."

“Excellent for the price, great location” - Metro Hotel Sydney Central Guest Review

I managed to get a really good deal on this hotel for only $100 AUD, which in the centre of Sydney is great. I arrived after a 23 hr flight from London very early in the morning, and the reception staff did everything they could to accommodate me into an empty room as soon as possible, for which I was incredibly grateful.

The first room I was put in was a little old and un-renovated with a view of a grey wall, but it was very quiet and easy to sleep in. The room was large, clean and comfortable, with a large clean bathroom. I was moved later in my stay to a much nicer room facing Central station, that was very modern and stylish.

The staff were so great that even when I became ill during my stay at had to be hospitalised, they moved my baggage for me into storage and stopped my payment for that night! I was extremely impressed at the high level of customer service and friendliness I experience. The genuine concern alone was appreciated and not expected in todays customer service.

Everything you need is right outside your door - major transport hub of trains and buses all over Sydney, Darling Harbour is a 15 min walk and Town Hall and the shopping district is only 12 minutes away. Chinatown is only 5 minutes away with great restaurants and the Chinese Gardens. There are little convenience stores dotted around the hotel if you need snacks or amenities, and the lobby has vending machines too for drinks or munchies in the middle of the night.

Really surprised at the negative reviews on here - these guys could not be faulted. I'm coming back to Sydney in October, and will be staying here again. People, for $100 AUD a night to stay in the centre of town within walking distance of everything, with nice clean large rooms - this was a gift.

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Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Trip Advisor Guest Reviews

Three Recent Trip Advisor Guest Reviews of Metro Hotel Sydney Central:

“Good Central Hotel in Chinatown” - Reviewed 17 January 2012 NEW

This hotel is located in a very good location, right in Chinatown - extremely near to food shops, supermarkets, Chinatown shops - no issues finding nearby amenities. Good location for tourists as it is walking distance to some tourists attractions (e.g. Paddy's markets, Darling Harbour, City Centre), and is near to bus stops to further areas (e.g. Opera House, The Rocks, Harbour Bridge).

Hotel rooms I stayed in was a standard room (either 1 double bed or 2 single beds). Has TV (with limited cable), kettle, cups and glasses, coffee and tea, table with mirror, bathroom, and basic facilities. Comfortable room. Though, I felt that the room lighting is a bit too dim at times (with no overhead lights, only table lamps). Bathroom feels small and I had to bend down to reach the taps (not ideal for people with bad backs). Otherwise, room was clean and tidy. Good value.

I also paid for the morning breakfast, which was decent but wasn't great (it was buffet style with limited variety of food - got sick of eating the same food after a few days).
For business trips, etc. - Internet is not free, you have to pay a certain fee for it.

Pros - good value; extremely good central location; clean, basic rooms; basic room facilities present; helpful staff
Cons - small bathroom; need to pay for Internet access; very limited choice for breakfast

• Stayed November 2011, travelled with family
  • Value 4/5
    
  • Location 5/5
    
  • Sleep Quality 4/5
    
  • Rooms 3/5
    
  • Cleanliness 4/5
    
  • Service 4/5

“Steps from Chinatown, CBD, transport and markets!” Reviewed 9 January 2012

This hotel has a great location, one block up is a shopping centre with a supermarket, food clothes etc..

Paddy's market and chinatown is in walking distance, as is the Capitol Theatre and entertainment centre. Transport is all around as well as cheap restaurants and pubs.

We stayed here for NYE celebrations had no views of fireworks but we were in walking distance to Circular Quay where we had tickets for an event, the walk was about 15 minutes but this was fine, was pratically a straight line down George Street

The room was clean, bed comfy and tv worked, staff were good they refreshed coffee etc straight away when we asked

I would stay here again

• Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
  • Value 4/5
    
  • Location 5/5
    
  • Sleep Quality 5/5
    
  • Rooms 5/5
    
  • Cleanliness 5/5
    
  • Service 5/5
    

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No More Five Star Australia Hotels

The development of new five star hotels in Australia is looking increasingly unlikely, according to industry experts.

Room rates are not high enough resulting in lower returns, according to Tourism Australia general manager destination development, Craig Davidson.

“The returns just don’t stack up,” he told a conference in Sydney. “We see the majority of new hotels being built in the four star market which is where the new Sydney Airport hotel will most likely sit.”

Karen Wales, senior vice president research and strategic advisory Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, agreed that growth would most likely occur

In the lower brackets.

“Most visitors are looking for budget or mid-market accommodation,” she said.

But with even lower room rates, these properties were also difficult to make viable, she added.

Meanwhile, chairman and founder of Anthology Hotels Grant Hunt drew a question mark over the existence of luxury properties in Australia.

“I don’t think that we do luxury in Australia,” he said. “We don’t have the service or the staff.”

(Source: Travel Today, December 2011)

Brisbane Hotel Reviews: No More Five Star Australia Hotels

“Cheap hotel close to Sydney” - Aspire Hotel Sydney

This is a good hotel that is about 10-15 minute walk to Darling Harbour and a bit more to the CBD. The hotel was clean and rooms were a good size with a balcony (the east side has a view of the city). The beds were a bit soft for my liking and I ended up with a stiff neck but then again when you are paying just over $100 p/n for a place so close the CBD I am not going to complain about that too much. The rooms in general are what I would expect from paying this price, clean but dated bathrooms and living areas. There is a fridge in your room but no minibar, although you can purchase some items from a vending machine in the lobby.

The staff were mostly friendly although some of them could do with understanding and exhibiting some common sense. When I arrived at 1:50pm on the tuesday the staff member at first told me the room wasnt ready as "check in was at 2pm". I pointed out that 10 minutes shouldn't make a lot of difference and then she called housekeeping and found out the room was actually ready. To my mind it would have been better for her to check before making the statement? The other example was at checkout I had organised a shuttle to the airport, when I paid and the shuttle turned up they hadnt given me a ticket so I asked at reception.

The girl who had organised my checkout 15 mins prior (and I had stood out the front of the glass doors waiting for the shuttle in the meantime) told me there was no record of me staying at the hotel? I pointed out to her that she had just checked http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifme out at which point it seemed to click with her that what she had said was absurd. I got my ticket although I am not sure she knew what she was doing as she gave me a blank ticket, I think it was to save her any more embarrasment?
Other than these 2 experiences the staff were helpful with directions and the actual stay was good. Probably the other thing I thought was a bit strange was the TV only having analogue reception, and the 'new' release DVD's available included Titanic and Die Hard 4?

Overall this hotel was a good stay for the price!

Trip Advisor Reviewed 19 November 2011 (NEW)

“Great Location” - Aspire Hotel Sydney

“Great Location” 4/5

Reviewed October 21, 2011 NEW

Great location in a quiet leafy suburb. Short walk by overhead walkway to
city, central railway station, Paddy's Markets and Monorail.
Very large room, could have put another queen bed in room.
Hotel Staff were extremely helpful. Ran out of ice so they sent someone
out to get us some at 9 pm at night and delivered it to the room.
Would stay there again.

• Stayed September 2011, traveled with family
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Source: Trip Advisor

Great Location and Decent Room - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

“Great location and decent room” - Reviewed August 23, 2011

The location of this hotel was amazing, within walking distance to everything we wanted to see and close to the monorail to get to Darling Harbour.

The hotel itself was nice. The staff were helpful - organising our airport shuttle etc - and the cleaners were so nice and accommodating. Our room was clean and comfortable, though we had a view of a giant brick wall :( The only thing I didn't like about the room was the bathroom, with some yucky tiling "fix ups" and marks on the bath tub. Also, there are 3 elevators in the hotel and on the day we left only one was working.

This made it very hard to get down to the lobby as everyone was checking out at the same time and the elevator was always full. I'm claustrophobic, so I had to wait a while in order to not have to squeeze in with heaps of other people.

• Stayed June 2011, traveled with friends
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Source: Trip Advisor

Great Location and Decent Room - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

“Great location and decent room” - Reviewed August 23, 2011

The location of this hotel was amazing, within walking distance to everything we wanted to see and close to the monorail to get to Darling Harbour. The hotel itself was nice. The staff were helpful - organising our airport shuttle etc - and the cleaners were so nice and accommodating. Our room was clean and comfortable, though we had a view of a giant brick wall :( The only thing I didn't like about the room was the bathroom, with some yucky tiling "fix ups" and marks on the bath tub. Also, there are 3 elevators in the hotel and on the day we left only one was working. This made it very hard to get down to the lobby as everyone was checking out at the same time and the elevator was always full. I'm claustrophobic, so I had to wait a while in order to not have to squeeze in with heaps of other people.

• Stayed June 2011, traveled with friends
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Metro Hotel on Pitt - Sydney Hotel Reviews

“Beautiful Hote!”

Reviewed July 1, 2011

This hotel was absolutely beautiful with many amenities! The attached restaurant had outstanding service! Would definitely stay here again.

• Stayed May 2011, traveled with family
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MissGJ

Canberra, Australia

2 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Better than anticipated”

Reviewed June 23, 2011

We booked this hotel primarily for the location, knowing that we wouldn't be in the room much we weren't too worried about the size of the room. We required a twin room and wanted something clean and secure. The Metro on Pitt exceeded our expectations, we paid a very reasonable rate for a twin room and it was clean and had good facilities. The room was small and probably not a room you would book for a long term trip but for a weekend getaway it was more than sufficient. I would stay there again without hesitation.

• Stayed May 2011, traveled with friends
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VittalKS

Bangalore, India

3 reviews

“value for money”

Reviewed June 22, 2011

I stayed in a superior deluxe room on a Friday and Saturday
rooms are neat and clean.. i enjoyed this stay here..
Great location in the centre and easy to access to shopping, city tour buses, bars, restaurants, Darling Harbor, station etc. near to mono rail station..

• Stayed May 2011, traveled on business
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Les41

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

8 reviews

“Very comfortable stay”

Reviewed May 23, 2011

Nothing to fault about this hotel. Very clean, friendly staff. We were upgraded to superior room which was very nice and quite spacious. Not sure what the standard rooms are like. Close to Central station and good choice of eating places nearby. A bit of a trek to the Central Quay however although there is a free bus you can get which is a block away. The breakfast wasn't really worth $15 and you can better and cheaper meals elsewhere. All in all a good reasonable priced place to stay while in Sydney

Room Tip: Ask for an upgrade when booking

• Stayed April 2011, traveled as a couple
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