West Hotel Sydney, Curio Collection by Hilton {AUS}
Mar 4, 2020, 7:18 am
#46
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Rochester, MN
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i know. It's sad neither the Hilton nor this place can accommodate a family of four in a normal, single room. Just odd. Suites at these two places are outrageous for both cash and pts redemption. Which leaves me with the option of booking two connecting rooms. And right now std redemptions at this Curio are a much better rate than the Hilton, hence I am considering.
Mar 4, 2020, 12:12 pm
#47
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
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i know. It's sad neither the Hilton nor this place can accommodate a family of four in a normal, single room. Just odd. Suites at these two places are outrageous for both cash and pts redemption. Which leaves me with the option of booking two connecting rooms. And right now std redemptions at this Curio are a much better rate than the Hilton, hence I am considering.
Sometimes redemption rates are a lot lower closer to the date of travel - but sometimes they are not...
Mar 4, 2020, 12:13 pm
#48
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Newcastle, Australia.
Programs: QF Plat+ LTG/ OW Emerald, VA Plat, NZ Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Whatsit. Taxation is theft.
Posts: 2,636
Have stayed a couple of times since the beginning of the year. 0 for 3 on upgrades (unless you count higher floor / supposedly nicer view as upgrades, which I don't). Rooms are decent, if a bit on the small side and as others have commented there is a tiny rail with a few hangers which doubles up as a wardrobe. Lack of bathtub does not bother me, but minibar is bizarrely tiny as well - its empty (which is great unlike at the Hilton Sydney with its error-prone "we'll charge you as soon as we detect any movement" minibar) but fits only about 4 small bottles and isn't all that cold either. Continental breakfast is good enough for me - yoghurt, a couple of small pastries, maybe some fruit and coffee (I only partake of the giant buffet breakfasts whilst on holiday) so haven't tried the a la carte options yet.
Great thing though about this property is that it is a 1 minute walk away from the office (2 if the light isn't in my favor) so I guess I will be returning more..
Great thing though about this property is that it is a 1 minute walk away from the office (2 if the light isn't in my favor) so I guess I will be returning more..
Mar 4, 2020, 3:21 pm
#49
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Feb 4, 2021, 4:01 pm
#50
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: Hilton Honors Diamond
Posts: 22
Stayed the night, upgraded to top floor room, free mini bar ( Water , Beer , Coke , Diet Coke and two snacks ). No free drink vouchers ( which I’m guessing the mini bar covered ) , breakfast was an 10AUD up charge for hot. Location ok, nothing special. Someone above brought up why west is in the name. The hotel is actually called West Hotel. Rooms aren’t that large but ok, props to the hotel for allowing a very check in at 9.00 am without an issues.
Last edited by ozstock; Feb 4, 2021 at 4:09 pm
Jan 28, 2023, 2:07 am
#55
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Dublin
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Posts: 312
Staying here currently. Good location close to Darling Harbour and walkable distance from The Rocks/Circular Quay. Surrounding streets are quite hilly. Nice albeit small rooms. No drinks vouchers! Buffet breakfast. Additional $10pp for cooked breakfast. Rather disappointing tbh
Jan 28, 2023, 11:19 pm
#56
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: I'm From Here
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That $10 upcharge is all across Australia/NZ (with the exception of Brisbane). It was basically (from what I'm told) a get together of all the Hilton owners and was agreed to do.
Apparently Hilton Brisbane is owned by corporate so it doesn't apply
Apparently Hilton Brisbane is owned by corporate so it doesn't apply
Jan 29, 2023, 4:39 pm
#57
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
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No upcharge at Hilton Sydney.
Dec 9, 2023, 1:36 am
#58
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Join Date: May 2001
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I am going to Sydney in January. I am using my points. When I looked a few weeks ago, this hotel was a lot less than the Hilton. Now, it looks like the difference for 5 nights is only about 30,000 points. It seems the Hilton is a better choice - bigger room, better breakfast, better location, better chance for upgrade, better view... and for 30,000 more, I should book the Hilton?
Thoughts? Thanks.
Thoughts? Thanks.
Jan 21, 2024, 6:34 pm
#60
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Peoria, IL
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