Four Points (Darling Harbour), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia [Master Thread]
Dec 20, 2010, 6:29 pm
#166
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Stayed here for 7000 points per night last month, a good deal for me. No cash and points available. I thought the service was outstanding but was not very impressed with rooms; city view was of another building, double bed was small, mattress not that great, no free wifi in lobby like in westin, I went across street to apple store. But I can't really complain for 7000 points a night from my Amex spg signup bonus!
Dec 20, 2010, 7:29 pm
#167
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Ask for a room away from the aquarium side (the left side of the building if you are facing darling harbor) if you are upgraded to the harbor view side.@:-)
Dec 20, 2010, 9:32 pm
#169
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If you are looking out towards Darling Harbour, its actually the right side of the building thats right by the highway. More view of water but fewer lights at night ...
Dec 20, 2010, 9:42 pm
#170
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I have lived in Sydney all my life, and stayed at this property many times. I have stayed in Darling Harbour Suites and Maritime Studios. The suites on the centre to right side of the hotel facing the water with balconies are best, those on the left get much more noise from the Western Distributor and the shockingly bad exhaust fumes that mean you spend no time on the balcony.
Dec 20, 2010, 9:48 pm
#171
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http://www.starwoodhotels.com/fourpo...ropertyID=1305 (select birds eye view)
will show you how close the highway is to the right side of the building, but I agree the view is nicer.
will show you how close the highway is to the right side of the building, but I agree the view is nicer.
Dec 21, 2010, 9:23 am
#172
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Location: Australia
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I stayed here last night for pre-paid AUD180 only because of the double stay offer ( which as it turns out I didn't need). The rooms are VERY tired and I also got the aquarium, star city 'view'. Could have had Sheraton on the Park @ 200.00. The staff are pleasant but the general amenity facilities are slipping
Stayed here for 7000 points per night last month, a good deal for me. No cash and points available. I thought the service was outstanding but was not very impressed with rooms; city view was of another building, double bed was small, mattress not that great, no free wifi in lobby like in westin, I went across street to apple store. But I can't really complain for 7000 points a night from my Amex spg signup bonus!
Jan 3, 2011, 11:42 pm
#173
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Australia
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NYE Stay
I hadn't been to Sydney on NYE for 10 years so decided to book an award stay at the Four Points. Had to book a minimum of 3 nights but was able to get a Deluxe Harbour View room on a specialty award for 8500 points per night. These rooms have a balcony overlooking Darling Harbour.
Had tickets to view the midnight fireworks from Sydney Tower but watched the 9pm fireworks at Darling Harbour from the balcony of the room. I'd say it lasted a good 10 minutes and you are right on top of the action. I've uploaded a video of just the last 50 seconds for anyone interested. I'm a bit disappointed with the playback but at least it will give you an idea.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30631288@N04/5322471545/
If you have a bucket list to use points you might want to add this one. Watch the 9pm fireworks from your room then head off to watch to midnight fireworks on Sydney Harbour. A wonderful use of points.
Had tickets to view the midnight fireworks from Sydney Tower but watched the 9pm fireworks at Darling Harbour from the balcony of the room. I'd say it lasted a good 10 minutes and you are right on top of the action. I've uploaded a video of just the last 50 seconds for anyone interested. I'm a bit disappointed with the playback but at least it will give you an idea.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30631288@N04/5322471545/
If you have a bucket list to use points you might want to add this one. Watch the 9pm fireworks from your room then head off to watch to midnight fireworks on Sydney Harbour. A wonderful use of points.
Feb 16, 2011, 5:00 pm
#175
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The Maritime Studio is a big room, and I prefer it to the Darling Harbour Suite because it has floor to ceiling windows. The Darling Harbour suite is 2 separate rooms.
Feb 18, 2011, 7:45 am
#180
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Again you would struggle to fit two roll aways in these rooms. I have seen that some of the suites have a connecting door with a normal hotel room with 2 single beds on the other side, so maybe that is a better option for you.