When I was looking for accommodation in Sydney, I was deciding between the InterContinental and Holiday Inn Potts Point. Reviews mentioned that InterContinental's views were not the best due to surrounding highrise buildings, while people praised the fantastic views from Holiday Inn. Therefore, I decided to book a room at the Holiday Inn.

The hotel is conveniently located above the Kings Cross train station. It is an excellent location, as it took around 20 minutes to the airport and 1 or 2 stops to the CBD.

View from the street


View from the street


Entrance

During check-in, the staff informed me that they had upgraded me to a King Premium Harbour view room on the top (8th) floor.

Reception area

The room was typical of a Holiday Inn.

Bathroom on the left


Comfy bed


Plenty of space for hanging clothes and storing luggage


Desk and TV



My best friend in the mornings


Seating witha great view

I had a stunning view of Sydney Harbour from the room, especially during sunrise. Probably sunset as well, but I was never around to see it.

Day view


Night view

Breakfast was quite disappointing. It was always overcrowded. No matter what time I went, there was a lot of queuing and fighting for food. Every morning, I encountered different Thai Airways crew members there. There was a pancake-making machine, a toaster, a salad bar, and a hot food section. I didn't take a photo.

Breakfast place in the morning, restaurant for the rest of the day


Seating outside


Two coffee machines produced undrinkable coffee for me. However, others had no issue with it. I am just too spoiled or just a coffee snob. I tried my luck at the bar, where I ordered an espresso hoping for a better coffee, but it was the same horrible coffee. Lesson learned; for the following days, I got my coffee elsewhere. At least the coffee machine in my room made okay coffee.