portcbob Posted November 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) Hi fellow cruisers. If anyone is looking for a hotel pre cruise from Sydney this may suit. Just booked the north Sydney harbour view hotel. All rooms have great views of Sydney harbour. They have a cruise package consisting of room with a view, full hot buffet breakfast with view and transport to the cruise terminal on the morning of your cruise. Check it out cruisers it may suit you. Cheers Bob.:) Edited November 15, 2017 by portcbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi fellow cruisers.If anyone is looking for a hotel pre cruise from Sydney this may suit. Just booked the north Sydney harbour view hotel. All rooms have great views of Sydney harbour. They have a cruise package consisting of room with a view, full hot buffet breakfast with view and transport to the cruise terminal on the morning of your cruise. Check it out cruisers it may suit you. Cheers Bob.:) We stayed there years ago and found it way too noisy. A mate stays there a lot and says he has had no noise issues, I’ll be interested in your take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portcbob Posted November 16, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi . What you have to do is book a room upwards of the 11th floor. No noise then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hi .What you have to do is book a room upwards of the 11th floor. No noise then. Upper floors have good harbour views, thus more expensive. We sometimes stay at Rydges North Sydney. Ordinary Hotel, but reasonable prices for Sydney. We joined the Loyalty Club years ago, get some perks, couple of drinks, complimentary breakfast, 20% off other food. Irks me you have to pay for parking though. Like you would at the North Sydney Harbour View. Cash Cow.:evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Upper floors have good harbour views, thus more expensive. We sometimes stay at Rydges North Sydney. Ordinary Hotel, but reasonable prices for Sydney. We joined the Loyalty Club years ago, get some perks, couple of drinks, complimentary breakfast, 20% off other food. Irks me you have to pay for parking though. Like you would at the North Sydney Harbour View. Cash Cow.:evilsmile: Used to stay at Rydges a lot, back when I travelled more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT1304 Posted November 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I always stay at Rydges. Am also a member and get great perks, and this year am staying in a couple of rooms at Rydges World Square the night before my cruise at no cost. and an easy train ride down to the ship with my luggage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Park Hyatt: combo of points and dollars makes it affordable Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I always stay at Rydges. Am also a member and get great perks, and this year am staying in a couple of rooms at Rydges World Square the night before my cruise at no cost. and an easy train ride down to the ship with my luggage Good choice, good location and good hotel, stayed there. Enjoy. Next overseas trip is on 21 May next year, Cathay Pacific Syd-LHR, land travel, wedding (not mine lol) and 3 cruises. Fllight is from Sydney @ 9.55pm, so don't need to stay O/N in Sydney, but if we had to it would be Rydges, Sydney Airport, fantastico, so handy, across the street from terminal, stayed there a couple of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Park Hyatt: combo of points and dollars makes it affordable Sent from my iPhone using Forums Top hotel and as you say if you have the points, good, otherwise, it is for the rich and famous. Rooms are what ? $500 per night and up ? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Top hotel and as you say if you have the points, good, otherwise, it is for the rich and famous. Rooms are what ? $500 per night and up ? :eek: Actually, if you hit it at the right time, and with Hyatt senior (or government employee) discount, the price before figuring any point deal can be under $400. Remember too that, if you're from the US, those prices are Australian dollars. Points combos can cut the cost down considerably more. Extremely convenient location, quality accommodations, great bar and restaurant. If you're a Hyatt regular, this hotel is noteworthy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Actually, if you hit it at the right time, and with Hyatt senior (or government employee) discount, the price before figuring any point deal can be under $400. Remember too that, if you're from the US, those prices are Australian dollars. Points combos can cut the cost down considerably more.Extremely convenient location, quality accommodations, great bar and restaurant. If you're a Hyatt regular, this hotel is noteworthy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Certainly not here in Australia, don’t think I’ve ever seen it under $1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Certainly not here in Australia, don’t think I’ve ever seen it under $1000 I must have lucked out. Staying there next May -senior rate using combo of points/cash is 15k points +$308 USD/night. Without the points, I agree that it does get pricey (would've been almost $700 USD/night!). Could've stayed at the other Hyatt (Darling Harbor) for almost half that. But, we've started narrowing down the hotel brands we use (to better manage/concentrate points accumulation) and it's now time for us to "use it or lose it" for what Hyatt points we have left so we can focus more on certain other chains that better meet our needs.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I must have lucked out. Staying there next May -senior rate using combo of points/cash is 15k points +$308 USD/night. Without the points, I agree that it does get pricey (would've been almost $700 USD/night!). Could've stayed at the other Hyatt (Darling Harbor) for almost half that. But, we've started narrowing down the hotel brands we use (to better manage/concentrate points accumulation) and it's now time for us to "use it or lose it" for what Hyatt points we have left so we can focus more on certain other chains that better meet our needs.. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Your US$700 is near enough AUS$1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 16, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Your US$700 is near enough AUS$1000 Ouch! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Ouch! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yep 70 something cents to the dollar at the moment. But that does make Aus a great visit for Americans Plus Sydney, while a great city and even better Harbour, consistently rates as one of the most expensicpve cities in the world. But then we also have a great minimum wage (around $17 an hour) plus penalty rates for nights and weekends (though some changes are happening with those). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Yep 70 something cents to the dollar at the moment. But that does make Aus a great visit for Americans Plus Sydney, while a great city and even better Harbour, consistently rates as one of the most expensicpve cities in the world. But then we also have a great minimum wage (around $17 an hour) plus penalty rates for nights and weekends (though some changes are happening with those). I must admit that I LOVE Sydney. One of my most vivid memories is entering Sydney Harbor at daybreak (not on a cruise ship) and seeing the morning sun glisten on the skyscraper glass. Clean, friendly, vibrant, just terrific. For this trip, we'll stay 3 nights pre-cruise. Had wanted to have a special dinner at Quay. But, just found out that it'll be closed for several months due to a major renovation. So, if you've got a favorite restaurant for special occasions in The Rocks area, please post it. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzyfl Posted November 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looking for a post cruise stay in Sydney next Oct. in CBD. Any suggestions for a hotel in the $200 per night range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Looking for a post cruise stay in Sydney next Oct. in CBD. Any suggestions for a hotel in the $200 per night range? Maybe the Ibis in Pitt Street. I don’t think you’d even get the one at Darling harbour for under $200 or one of the Travelodges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunforGin Posted November 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 17, 2017 We've booked Holiday Inn The Rocks - not flashest rooms but reasonably priced, literally walk across the road to the cruise terminal. We're going to be there on a Sunday before cruise and so we can hang out in the markets which are practically next door to the hotel:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted November 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2017 We've booked Holiday Inn The Rocks - not flashest rooms but reasonably priced, literally walk across the road to the cruise terminal. We're going to be there on a Sunday before cruise and so we can hang out in the markets which are practically next door to the hotel:) We stay there a lot, but rarely get it under the $200 mark normally $300 ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 17, 2017 October is still far enough away to get some good prices, I suggest looking at Booking.com and filter for CBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VK3DQ Posted November 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi Folks To us from the deep south (Melbourne) Sydney seems to be somewhat pricey for pre-post cruise accommodation .. We have an unexpected cruise on Carnival Spirit on the 29th September which means an overnight for us on Friday 28th . Always expect to be hard hit on a Friday night ;p so our party of three plumped for the Meriton Towers in Pitt Street a large 2 bedroom apartment not cheap at $545 but not as expensive as some others as it offers two bedrooms each with kingsize beds and a full apartment setup Every time bar once that we have cruised out of Sydney it has rained and I dont mean a gentle sun shower ..ohh no :cool: so the extra facilities do come in useful if one is confined to barracks due to the rain Just grab a taxi to the ship so no big deal Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 17, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) People might like to consider inexpensive hotels at Potts Point. Great local restaurants, supermarket (Woolworths), local bus to Circular Quay or walk through the Botanical Gardens past Harry De Wheels famous pie cart. Also beautiful harbour front walks via Elizabeth Bay, Double Bay, Rose Bay, etc. - a lovely part of Sydney. You can catch an inexpensive shuttle to and fro the Airport. Edited November 17, 2017 by MMDown Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean1972 Posted November 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2017 I often stay at Ibis Kings Wharf for work which is often cheap and under $200 a night. I love Meriton and love the Kent Street and World Square properties. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trishh Posted November 20, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Looking for a post cruise stay in Sydney next Oct. in CBD. Any suggestions for a hotel in the $200 per night range? I stayed in Sydney recently and spent a lot of time researching hotel rooms (my 17 year old was paying for it). We finally managed to get the Travelodge for $100 per night and the Ibis for around the same.You just have to consistently check for the deals, book the refundable ones, and then cancel if you get a better deal. Bear in mind these were 3 start hotels, but were both clean. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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