“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."

Best Travel Deals of the Week

A selection of the best local and international travel deals of the week:

SYDNEY

Metro Hotel on Pitt, in the heart of Sydney's CBD, is offering a very Merry Sydney Christmas package to visitors who find themselves in transit on Christmas Day.

The package costs $250 and includes one night's accommodation for two in a Superior Deluxe Queen room, Christmas lunch or dinner for two people at Paradiso Restaurant (2 course), breakfast for two and free internet.

The total saving is $116. Offer valid for December 24 and 25, 2012, and subject to availability.
Details: 1800 004 321 or www.metrohotels.com.au.

CAIRNS

The 4.5-star Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is marking the start of summer with rates for locals from $139 per room per night.

It includes one night accommodation for two adults and two children, and a buffet breakfast.
An upgrade to a pool view room is also part of the rate, subject to availability, as well as late checkout at midday and a 10 per cent discount off all food and beverage purchased at the resort.
The offer is valid until March 31; terms and conditions apply.

Details: (07) 4080 1888 or www.novotelcairnsresort.com.au.

TASMANIA

Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge in Tasmania is offering a Gourmet Escape package this summer.
It includes accommodation in a Pencil Pine Cabin, breakfast daily for two people, a three-course dinner for two, and a wine and cheese tasting session on one night.

Prices start from $392 per couple per night and is valid until March 31, 2013. Subject to availability, and block-out dates and minimum night stays apply.

Details: www.peppers.com.au.

EUROPE

Princess Cruises is offering a discounted fare when travelling onboard Dawn Princess's 37-day cruise from Rome to Sydney.

The voyage takes in the Western Mediterranean and Asia, including visits to a range of UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Petra and Malta, as well as the option of an overland shore excursion to the Taj Mahal in India.

Departing Rome on September 4, 2013, prices start from $5999 per person twin share.
Details: 13 24 88 or visit www.princess.com.

THAILAND

Amari Palm Reef Koh Samui has a three night Christmas package starting at $680 (conditions apply).
The package is for between December 22-26, 2012, and includes accommodation in a deluxe room, daily breakfast, return airport transfers, a 20 per cent discount on treatments at the hotel's Breeze Spa, and a 15 per cent discount voucher off any of the resort's restaurants.

Details: www.amari.com/palmreef.

“Good Value in a Convenient Location” - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

“Good Value in a Convenient Location” - Metro Hotel Sydney Central

This hotel is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. Plenty of good reasonably priced cafes and restaurants in immediate vicinity. Staff were helpful and rooms clean and comfortable

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“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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“Standing Ovation” - Metro Hotel on Pitt

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.

Stayed: April 2012, traveled with family 

Value 5 out of 5
Location 5 out of 5
Sleep Quality 5 out of 5
Rooms 5 out of 5
Cleanliness 4 out of 5
Service 4 out of 5

Total Rating: 5 out of 5 Edgar L (Melbourne)

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“Great Rates, Excellent Location” - Guest Review of Aspire Hotel Sydney

This hotel it in a great location, it is on a quiet street, is 5 mins walk if that to the Power House Museum and about 10 minutes walk to Monorail and Darling Harbour. The rooms were big, there were four of us in the room, the staff were excellent.

You have tea and coffee making facilities, there is a fridge in the room but no mini bar (this did not worry us), but those who do like a mini bar they did have a vending machine type bar in reception. The beds were so comfortable, proabably one of the best beds we have slept on in a hotel in a long time.

The only negative thing I would have to stay is that the bathroom needed abit of a make over (this isn't a big issue), and that there isn't a resturarant that you can use at night at the hotel, they do have breakfast available in the mornings at $15 per head all you can eat (bacon, eggs, baked beans, sausages, ceral, toast, fruit just to name a few). Even with no restuarant onsite for dinner, the staff were eagar to assist and inform us where to go, we ended up walking 5 mins up the road to an amazing Pizza Place, the best Pizza I have eaten.

I will certainly recommend staying here and if we head back to Sydney we would look at booking here again.

• Stayed December 2011, traveled with family
  • Value 5 out of 5
    
  • Location 5 out of 5
  • Sleep Quality 5 out of 5
  • Rooms 5 out of 5
  • Cleanliness 5 out of 5
  • Service 5 out of 5

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“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)

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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Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Sydney Hotel Guest Reviews

“Great Location, Affordable, Friendly Staff”

Reviewed June 23, 2011 NEW

4 out of 5

We stayed in the hotel for 7 days and 6 nights. The hotel was in a great location. Points of interest such as Paddy's Market, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and the QVB were all within walking distance. The Central station was less than 5 mins away. Capitol Theatre was across the road and there was a light rail and monorail stop just minutes away. The ease of accessibility was just remarkable. The room was cosy and clean. The staff made up the rooms promptly every morning. The toilets could have been better maintained. However, the pros of the hotel far outweighs the cons. The staff were ready to help when we needed help. I am glad we chose this hotel and I would definitely stay here again if I visited Sydney again.

• Stayed June 2011, traveled with friends
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“Best location”

Reviewed June 20, 2011 NEW
4 out of 5

Great spot, step out your door and your close to shops, food, theatre, light rail, train and bus station. Room was standard size and clean. Bathroom was average, a light pocky but did the job. TV has limited stations and air-con/heat thermostat didnt seem to adjust. The staff where great and tentative to our needs. Great and comfortable for a quick stay.

Room Tip: Best room at end of hall 2 avoid 6am door slamers

• Stayed June 2011, traveled as a couple
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