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Apr 29, 2009 by Courtney from Ponte Vedra Beach,FL
Overall Rating: 9

• Location was close to the Harbor and downtown.
• Room was small, and not a good view.

“The overall stay at the hotel was nice. The room was a bit small and I asked for a king bed and got a queen.”

Nov 17, 2008 by Daniele from Wellington
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[4] • Location:[7]

• It is close to Darling Harbor.
• Room looks like a prison cell. Noise early in the morning.

“We have been there 2 nights. The room looked old but big, the bathroom looked old too and not very well cleaned. In the room, there was only a tiny window that made the room like a prison cell. Sunday morning, at 8 am we had to stand the loud music coming from a hotel conference room where people were having some kind of strange religious ceremony.”

Oct 22, 2008 by D
Overall Rating: 9

• Location, friendly staff and rooms.

“I stayed in three different rooms in this hotel. One of the rooms was right next to the monorail. However, I barely heard the trains go by.”

Sep 8, 2008 by Kessie from Helotes, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Convenience to Monorail and Tram and on a bus route.
• Noisy due to the proximity to the trams Paddy's markets, buses, monorail.

“Excellent value for money. I would have preferred that you give the customer a choice to put in his own price as you do for American hotels.”

May 30, 2008 by Sarah
Overall Rating: 9

• Staff helped answer all our questions, service to the airport was cheaper than metro, perfect location between Central Station and Darling Harbor.

“Hotel was great. Front desk answered all our questions about the area. Within walking distance to Darling Harbor. Convenient drop-off at the airport.”

May 19, 2008 by Elva from Oakland, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• The bathroom was very big. The linens were nice.
• The bellboy showed up after we loaded the bags. Monorail 10' outside window.

“Bellboy was tardy and unhelpful. The check in staff tried to give us an inferior room. We were ultimately given a room on the second floor. The problem with this is the monorail runs at exactly the level of the window, just a few feet from the building so riders can look in. The bathroom sink did not drain. TV remote did not work. Room was nicely decorated and a good size.”

May 10, 2008 by Sherry from Anaheim, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The staff was friendly and helpful.
• The bed was lumpy and uncomfortable.

“We would stay here again-the service was very good.”

May 3, 2008 by Joy from Prairie Village, KS
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[6]

• Easy walk to Darling Harbor and to public transportation.
• Room was dark (they're conserving electricity) and next to the monorail.

“The hotel did not meet my expectations. The location was good. It's only a short walk to Darling Harbor and to various forms of public transportation. However, the room itself was very dark. Apparently, the hotel is trying to save energy (which is a good thing) but it was really difficult to read or use the computer in the evening because of the lack of light. Also, the monorail ran literally no more than 6 feet outside the window of the room. So, this added some noise until about 10:30 on weeknights and closer to midnight on weekends. In addition, in-room internet usage cost 55 cents per minute. There was no option to bundle the charges for a day, 3 days, a week, etc. I found that quite expensive. On a positive note, the staff was friendly and the concierge was really helpful.”

May 2, 2008 by Karen from Dedham, MD
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Comfortable and convenient to harbor attractions.
• No airport transfers, very expensive continental breakfast.

“Not sure if it was just the particular hotel. We did have to pay a big upgrade fee to get a queen bed.”

Apr 21, 2008 by Lynda from Houston, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great rooms and location.
• Pricy internet.

“This hotel exceeded my expectations as it was listed as a 3 star and definitely seemed more a 4 star-internet & phone calls were very pricy though.”

Apr 12, 2008 by Kelli
Overall Rating: 7

• Location and restaurant/bar facilities.
• Hallways smelled smokey.

“First room was non-smoking but clearly had been recently smoked in. Desk clerk was very helpful in locating us to nicer (smoke free) room. Nice breakfast with excellent service; nice bar.”

Apr 1, 2008 by Ken from Denver, CO
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[3] • Location:[8]

• Location to Darhling harbor and transportation.
• Twin beds.

“I booked the "superior room" at the HI because it was substantially less than other similar hotels. My expectation is that the room would have either one king/queen bed or two doubles. I was wrong! It was two twin beds! In clarifying with the receptionist, she said that two twin rooms were very standard and many people enjoyed them. She had all her arguments lined up, so I'm guessing I'm not the only one surprised by twin beds. I've done a lot of traveling and can't remember the last time I saw twin beds in a room. I feel deceived by Holiday Inn for their claim of a "superior" room. It was more like a "basic" room.”

Mar 29, 2008 by Stephanie from Oxford, WI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Large open room.
• An extra $60 for 2 beds.

“Good location in Sydney, near Cockle Harbor. New rooms!”

Mar 16, 2008 by Sally from Las Vegas, NV
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Modern, clean, convenient.
• No harbor views!

“Great hotel, good location near Darling Harbor which is a great place to dine and drink and be entertained.”

Feb 28, 2008 by Merilynn from Prescott, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location.
• No pool or area to relax in the sun.

“Clean hotel with a friendly and helpful girls at the front desk.”

Nov 11, 2007 by Karen from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Helpful front office staff, especially concierge.
• The room could have used some more friendly furniture.

“This hotel is an excellent value. It is clean and well kept and the staff is friendly and helpful. In addition, its location is central to much of Sydneys attractions, or near public transportation.”

Sep 22, 2007 by Lance from Bulls Gap, TN
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The location was amazing!
• Not sure why it was so expensive. I think it was just Sydney prices.

“The hotel staff was pleasant, helped with any questions I had. The location is wonderful! Right behind China town, 5 minute walk to the CBD, 5 minute walk to Darling Harbor! The hotel was going through some renovations while I was there so the restaurants and some other amenities were closed. This should have been reflected in the price of the room but it was not. My hotel room itself was quite big and always very well maintained! Over all I was happy with my experience at this hotel and would stay there again!”

Sep 10, 2007 by Scott from Inver Grove Heights, MN
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[8] • Location:[5]

• Price was okay for Sydney.
• This hotel should be called holiday inn Chinatown - not holiday inn darling harbor.

“The lobby was clean, staff friendly. Hallways and elevators made it feel like a 30 year old apartment building. Rooms are good sized. I thought the rooms were as clean as they could be but the painting, woodwork, and fixtures looked suspect. I know the hotel was going through additions/renovations but the postings in the elevator said they were working during business hours (starting at 8:30 am)- we didn't need alarm clocks as we woke up to the sound of drilling and hammering around 7 am each morning.”

Jul 2, 2007 by Dave from Honolulu, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Good room for good price.
• Would prefer closer to night life.

“Pleasantly surprised with accommodations for price. Was looking for a nice room, decent location, and got all three.”

Jun 5, 2007 by Angela from Crockett, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Always had a smile and was very accommodating.
• The lighting was very weak in the bathroom, when I put on make-up it was very hard to see well.

“I would recommend it to my friends and family, because it was very easy to get around and very quiet. Never heard any noise at night. It was always kept very clean. If I went back Sydney I would probably stay there again.”

Jun 1, 2007 by Leticia from Ewa Beach, HI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff was friendly and accommodating. If they didn't know, they found out!
• The lighting in our suite was a little dim for me.

“The holiday inn darling harbor was a wonderful hotel for our six night stay! The facility and location were fabulous. The most important factory for our stay was the staff. They were fabulous! Their customer service is right on the mark. No above the mark. They deserve raises!”

May 5, 2007 by David from Portland, OR
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Fantastic location with lots to do nearby and close to public transportation to access other parts of Sydney.
• Very small exercise area.

“Well maintained facility with very accommodating staff. Close to lots of restaurants, Darling Harbor, Central Station, monorail, and light rail.”

Sep 7, 2006 by Yi from State College, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The location is very good and the staff are very friendly.
• The internet and phone connection fee are too high.

“This hotel is very nice. China town is on its back door. The Paddy's markets is cross from the hotel where you can buy souvenirs a lot cheaper. It is close to Darling harbor where you can find a lot to see.”

May 11, 2006 by Bill from Alpharetta, GA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The Darling Harbor area is very interesting.
• Monorail track runs directly in front of hotel.

“The Holiday Inn Darling Harbor is located across the street from the Sydney Entertainment Center. It is within walking distance of the Darling Harbor restaurant and Convention Center area. Sydney's Chinatown district is only a block away from the hotel.”

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May 2, 2006 by Robert from Cascade, ID
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Hotel location was great. Explorer bus across the street. In Chinatown good food close to harbor and harbor attractions. Will book again.
• Had no problems with hotel no complaints at all.

“Hotel is in a very good location. This is forth stay in Sydney and this was our best stay. This includes the last stay at the Sheraton down. If we have occasion to go back will try and book this hotel.”

May 1, 2006 by Margaret from Surrey, BC CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Location was great and staff very helpful.
• Nothing that I can think of at the moment.

“During our 3 nights stay the staff were able to answer all our questions and were helpful with wake up calls and taxi requests.”

Apr 28, 2006 by Henry from Daly City, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Clean and in good location on major tourist attraction.
• No microwave in room. no public Internet in lobby.

“This hotel has met everything a leisure travels need. Well managed and very clean, spacious room. I did not bring my laptop so I wish there is a public Internet in a common area.”

Dec 25, 2005 by Andy from Aliso Viejo, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Location:[10]

• Location is great!
• Typically holiday inn. lobby looks good, rooms are average.

“The location of this hotel is great. The room is pretty average. Clean.”

Oct 26, 2005 by Michael from San Jose, CA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Nice staff.
• First room was a smoking room. Next handicapped next to monorail.

“Well run and convenient, but has to work to get promised accommodation.”

May 19, 2005 by Craig from Oakland, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Conveniently located close to restaurants and central train station.

“Overall a very nice property that exceeded my expectations for a 3*.”

Apr 27, 2005 by Mike from Willmar, MN
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Staff was great!
• To strict on beds in room. American hotels are more flexible.

“Great location near Darling Harbor and public transportation. 2 good restaurants on site. Rooms were clean and comfortable.”

Mar 3, 2005 by Phoenix from Wailuku, HI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Friendly Staff

“Location, Location, Location. This hotel was clean and in a safe area, all within walking distance to parks, shopping centers, china town and Oxford Street. This hotel met all of my expectations.”

Dec 19, 2004 by Kazuhiko O. from Corvallis
Overall Rating: 9

“It was nice location in Chinatown and easy access to the central station by walk. In this area, shops are open till late compared to other areas in Sydney City. My room was on the third floor and monorail was running just in front of the room window, so that I was woken up by the noise every early morning. ”

Dec 1, 2004 by Susan M. from Indiana
Overall Rating: 10

“The Darling Harbour Holiday Inn was everything we were looking for--clean, good restaurant, smooth check-in, and within walking distance of all the Sidney attractions we wanted to see, from the Darling Harbour area to the Harbour Bridge to the Quay to the Botonic Garden. We got a top-notch hotel for a very reasonable price. The Holiday Inn even kept our bags for us so we could sight-see until check-in time. Thanks.”

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