FunforGin Posted September 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Would really like to book into a hotel that's as close as possible to where the cruise ships leave from at Circular Quay; can anyone give me some suggestions please? Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidy25 Posted September 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 17, 2017 We are staying at the Rendezvous Rocks, it looks relatively close to the cruise terminal. We found a lot of the hotels closer were waaaaaay out of our budget Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belmont Babe Posted September 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Holiday Inn Old Sydney is within a very short walking distance, about 200m, of the door of the cruise terminal. We stayed there in June. It is a little worn around the edges, but the spa pool and swimming pool on the roof terrace were nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Yep holiday Inn the Rocks would be the closest, itsnot bad, but you need to shop to get a good price it can fluctuate widely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Spend big and stay at the Hyatt, right on the water but $$$$$$$$$$$$.:loudcry: With Holiday Inn if you join their loyalty club on IHG you generally get much better prices. I got the best price available when I booked H.I in Southampton next year, they threw in breakfast for IHG members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Spend big and stay at the Hyatt, right on the water but $$$$$$$$$$$$.:loudcry: With Holiday Inn if you join their loyalty club on IHG you generally get much better prices. I got the best price available when I booked H.I in Southampton next year, they threw in breakfast for IHG members. Yeah Park Hyatt.... ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie1029 Posted September 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2017 We stayed at the Four Seasons. Just a short walk to the ship. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazza_0712 Posted September 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2017 There are plenty of options, it will come down to your budget. Jump on Google Maps and you'll see just how close some of these options are. Once you work out what you're willing to spend per night, you can then choose something. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 17, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The closer you get to the harbour, the more expensive the hotels are, most charge exorbitant prices. Darling Harbour hotels are sometimes on promo, i.e. Holiday Inn, Novotel, Ibis, all fine. Or around Central, where we normally stay because of the price.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatleman Posted September 17, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Spend big and stay at the Hyatt, right on the water but $$$$$$$$$$$$.:loudcry: With Holiday Inn if you join their loyalty club on IHG you generally get much better prices. I got the best price available when I booked H.I in Southampton next year, they threw in breakfast for IHG members. Uncle Les could you please send me $1100 so I ca stay at the Grand Hyatt in Feb.before I jump on the Ovation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted September 17, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The closer you get to the harbour, the more expensive the hotels are, most charge exorbitant prices. Darling Harbour hotels are sometimes on promo, i.e. Holiday Inn, Novotel, Ibis, all fine. Or around Central, where we normally stay because of the price.:halo: Early this year we stayed at the IBIS, in Pitt St for just this reason, but sometimes I get the HI for the same $$$ we paid, we also often stay at the Grace or Travelodge for the same reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysnapper Posted September 17, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I assume you are leaving from Circular Quay. Depends on your fitness and budget and the reason why you want to be close to the cruise terminal. If you wish to be very close to the terminal will pay top $. Alternatively there is the Wynyard Travelodge (motel accommodation) in York Street, and next door The York Apartments if you are staying a few days pre cruise. Both are close the Wynyard Train Station and within walking distance to the ship. The walk is easy and not as many $$'s as some closer. There are plenty of comfortable hotels to stay in the CDB only a taxi ride from the terminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunforGin Posted September 17, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks for your advice, had a look and I think I would go with Holiday Inn, price is reasonable.....as long as it's clean and the bed is comfortable I'm happy. Just as a matter of interest, if any of you are using a travel agent, do you just book your cruise and flights with them, or do you get them to book your accommodation as well? I'm inclined towards booking the accommodation myself as I seem to get better rates when booking directly with the hotel....just wondered if that's the best way to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyGirl Posted September 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanks for your advice, had a look and I think I would go with Holiday Inn, price is reasonable.....as long as it's clean and the bed is comfortable I'm happy. Just as a matter of interest, if any of you are using a travel agent, do you just book your cruise and flights with them, or do you get them to book your accommodation as well? I'm inclined towards booking the accommodation myself as I seem to get better rates when booking directly with the hotel....just wondered if that's the best way to go? Definitely check into it as it can vary and sometimes work in your favor We are booked Old Sydney Holiday Inn for four nights in April prior to our TransPacific on Explorer of the Seas Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutracy1 Posted September 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Try the Tank Stream Hotel in Pitt Street. Just a short walk to Circular Quay. Have also stayed at the Holiday Inn in George Street. Both very good but Tank Stream is cheaper and newer. Sent from my G3125 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted September 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I never use a TA to book accommodation. When we had to through work, they always came up with a higher price and then added their service fee on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade13 Posted September 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Would really like to book into a hotel that's as close as possible to where the cruise ships leave from at Circular Quay; can anyone give me some suggestions please? Thanks:) Four Seasons. We walked to the terminal. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted September 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The Russell Hotel is the closest The Russell Hotel Sydney | Official Website :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonbru Posted September 18, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 18, 2017 we are staying at northsydney harbourview hotel....yes it is on the otherside of the bay but they have a cruise package....room with a view of the harbour...breakfast ....and a shuttle to dock of the cruise ship we are travelling in november price for the night in the above package $230 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunscreen Posted September 18, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very good information here. We too will be looking at one night precruise and I like the idea of cruise package which provides free transportation to harbor, White Bay in particular. Any other hotels offer this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 18, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 18, 2017 we are staying at northsydney harbourview hotel....yes it is on the otherside of the bay but they have a cruise package....room with a view of the harbour...breakfast ....and a shuttle to dock of the cruise ship we are travelling in november price for the night in the above package $230 Stayed there, $230 is a good price for that very nice 4 star hotel with brekkie and shuttle.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 18, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I never use a TA to book accommodation. When we had to through work, they always came up with a higher price and then added their service fee on top. The agents want their 15%. My son who is in the travel industry big time says the major accommodation suppliers take up to 15% commission. The high street travel agents can also get up to 15%. I am a member of most hotel groups loyalty clubs and book my hotels direct.:') So I am the high street travel agents worst nightmare. Book my flights and cruises direct with the airline/cruise line as well.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted September 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 19, 2017 The agents want their 15%. My son who is in the travel industry big time says the major accommodation suppliers take up to 15% commission. The high street travel agents can also get up to 15%. I am a member of most hotel groups loyalty clubs and book my hotels direct.:') So I am the high street travel agents worst nightmare. Book my flights and cruises direct with the airline/cruise line as well.:halo: Agree that you can save a lot of money by just being a member of a hotel loyalty group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ru2on Posted September 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Agree that you can save a lot of money by just being a member of a hotel loyalty group. ..and on that note, as I am trying to retain my Gold Accor status, does anyone know which would be the closest Accor hotel to Circular Quay Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted September 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 19, 2017 ..and on that note, as I am trying to retain my Gold Accor status, does anyone know which would be the closest Accor hotel to Circular Quay Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Here are a few Accor hotels, close to Circular Quay, some closer than others... Swissotel, Novotel Darling Harbour, Sofitel Darling Harbour (opening in Oct) Quay West Circular Quay, Pullman Grand Sydney Harbour, Harbour Rocks and the Ibis Darling Harbour. :cool: I quite like the Accor Mecure brand, stayed in the one in Sydney and more recently at Mecure Townsville, NQ, excellent resort type hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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