Certainly lots of options on places to stay. I've spotted an apartment in Surrey Hills that appeals to me but an obstacle is that I have an early arrival and a late departure so would probably be wanting to store luggage on my first and last days. Apartments tend not to have that where hotels do. Another option I see on the Central Station website is they have baggage storage facilities so can anyone tell me is this suitable for a decent sized suitcase - not a carry on?
A plus point is that I caught upgrade availability on my inbound to SYD after posting yesterday so bagged that, and I'll be able to use Emirates chauffeur drive when I arrive. To upgrade my return I need the miles I'm earning on the outbound so resigned to making my own way to the airport. Baggage storage at the station could be convenient for that too.
More hotel ideas appreciated as every one so far has appealed to me for different reasons.