Sydney - All sold out end Nov /early Dec?
Nov 1, 2020, 1:08 pm
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Sydney - All sold out end Nov /early Dec?
I was trying to find rooms in Sydney during the last week of November and first week of December (for a 2-night stay) and keep getting "Sold out" messages, for both the Hilton as well as the Curio. What gives?
Nov 1, 2020, 1:24 pm
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Had seen a report that the Hilton was being used a few months ago. But cannot find a list (official or unofficial)
Nov 28, 2020, 12:08 am
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yeh must b a medi hotel - trying to book a couple of nites late decemeber or early january hilton is sold out but curio is open
Jan 28, 2021, 12:07 am
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It apparently re-opened to the public yesterday (January 27) I'm told after a week of "deep-cleaning". No Executive Lounge and restrictions on other services. I am there from Monday so I'll report unless beaten to the gun.
Jan 28, 2021, 12:45 am
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‘Sold out’ is a term being used by some hotels in Australia (including Hilton Sydney, Cairns DT and Brisbane Marriott) instead of advising that they are COVID quarantine facilities and are not taking bookings from the general public.
Jan 29, 2021, 4:28 pm
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I've had both when staying there since the world lost its mind over the commie cough.
Jan 29, 2021, 5:45 pm
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In the case of Hilton Brisbane, the minibar fridge had been completely empty on the last few times that I’ve stayed, the most recent being in December 2021. Not sure what hotels are stocking minibars at the moment.
Feb 3, 2021, 1:55 am
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Reception will tell you house wine only but that's garbage, just tell the staff that you're Diamond and they'll sort you out.
Feb 7, 2021, 12:10 am
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I have been staying at QT in Sydney and Canberra all last year and their mini bars have not been removed.
Feb 8, 2021, 5:25 pm
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