Hotels in Sydney

[VaFla]

My husband and I are in the planning stages of a cruise to Australia next year. This will be our first time in Australia. Really looking forward to it.

We would like to stay in Sydney for a few days and want to book our own hotel. I’m looking at hotels that won’t break the budget – say not over $200 a night..

Has anyone stayed at or have any info on the Travelodge Wynyard on York Street? I understand that it is undergoing renovation and was formerly called the Corus.

We don’t need a fancy hotel, but one that is clean and within walking distance of the major attractions. Preferably near The Rocks and Opera House.

Thanks for any info or other recommendations.

[burtshell]

we just booked a hotel in sydney using priceline.

this is for april 2007.

i bid for a 5* hotel in the city center.

my winning bid was $130.00 u.s. dollars per night.

the hotel is the marriott sydney harbour.

hope this helps you.

burtshell

[Globaliser]

Sydney is unusual in that the Sydney Harbour Marriott regularly turns up as the 5* hotel supplier for Priceline. There are few occasions when any other hotel is returned by Priceline, so you can bid for a 5* with a reasonable degree of confidence that this is the hotel you'll get, if you get anything.

 

At the usual levels of accepted bid (generally USD 100-150), it's pretty good value. The location can't be beaten. In fact, with good wheelie luggage, you could actually walk to the Circular Quay cruise terminal from there.

[lolliepollie81]

My husband and I are in the planning stages of a cruise to Australia next year. This will be our first time in Australia. Really looking forward to it.

We would like to stay in Sydney for a few days and want to book our own hotel. I’m looking at hotels that won’t break the budget – say not over $200 a night..

Has anyone stayed at or have any info on the Travelodge Wynyard on York Street? I understand that it is undergoing renovation and was formerly called the Corus.

We don’t need a fancy hotel, but one that is clean and within walking distance of the major attractions. Preferably near The Rocks and Opera House.

Thanks for any info or other recommendations.

If you are interested in travelodges i'd recommend travelodge off oxford street (darlinghurst) its on wentowrth ave (www.travelodge.com.au for locations). right near central station (close to everything- right in the heart of the city) or the novotel (or Ibis) at darling harbour if you are after some great night views.

[aussie52]

Have you thought about staying at Darling Harbour. I just love it. The Novotel there is in a great location. Lots of great restaurants and the Sydney aquariumis there and its close to shopping and China town. There's also a ferry (cheapest way to see the harbour) that runs from Darling Harbour to Circular Quay which is the Rocks area. I always go to Darling Harbour on a trip to Sydney. You can also pick up the Monorail there which is a great way to get an overview of the CBD and you can hop off and look at areas of interest - and if you buy a day ticket its great value. Colleen

 

The Sydney explorer bus is a great way to see Sydney hop on hop off. The view from Mrs Macquarie's chair is fantastic. The local harbour ferries are a great way to see the harbour in the day and a night trip is just beautiful.The bridge and the Opera House viewed from the water is just magic.

[DougH]

If you want something a little different I highly recommend the Russell. A small hotel, almost a B&B with a fantastic location in the Rocks. Steps from the ferry terminal and the Opera house. Stayed here for a week pre cruise and loved it.

 

http://www.therussell.com.au/

 

Doug

[rada628]

I stayed at the travelodge (wentworth-?-I think that is right--it's been a while!!) It was an adequate hotel and very centrally located. Paddy's markets were just a few blocks away.

[Desert Cruisers]

Check for more reviews at http://www.tripadvisor.com.

[Maddylee]

Hi this is my first reply , we live in sydney , The Avillion is city centre is well priced , but good advice about Cockle bay , or Darling harbour - i hope you enjoy your trip and the locals look after you.

Lee

[obriendan]

Just won the Marriott Sydney Harbour for Feb. 28-March 2, 2007 for $135. Started bidding every week beginning in May so I guess they don't offer on Priceline until about six months before.

[roberts2005]

What category did you bid on.

[obriendan]

Oops! Sorry, meant to include 5*. Marriott Sydney Harbour is the only 5* that is usually won for Sydney.