Hotel for One Night in Sydney
Jan 1, 2018, 12:16 pm
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Hotel for One Night in Sydney
I have one night in SYD on my way back to the U.S. from BNE. Will arrive early afternoon and depart the next morning at 11. Any recommendations for a great hotel using Marriott, SPG, Hyatt or Hilton points? Want to make the most of my one night in the city. May see an opera that evening. Thanks!
Jan 1, 2018, 6:45 pm
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The Park Hyatt on Circular Quay. The location is incredible. It is close to the Opera House, so you can just walk there.
https://sydney.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
https://sydney.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Jan 1, 2018, 6:48 pm
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Thank you so much!
The Park Hyatt on Circular Quay. The location is incredible. It is close to the Opera House, so you can just walk there.
https://sydney.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
https://sydney.park.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
Jan 1, 2018, 8:43 pm
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I third the Park Hyatt if you want to go to the Opera House, can't be beat.
In general if I have an overnight layover in SYD and don't want to be in tourist-central, I like the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach. A quick taxi ride and a quite relaxing area. The hotel won't wow you, but it is a solid property right on the ocean and has a 24 hour pool and gym. The walk from there to Wylie's Baths (ocean pool) is very nice too.
In general if I have an overnight layover in SYD and don't want to be in tourist-central, I like the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach. A quick taxi ride and a quite relaxing area. The hotel won't wow you, but it is a solid property right on the ocean and has a 24 hour pool and gym. The walk from there to Wylie's Baths (ocean pool) is very nice too.
Jan 1, 2018, 9:53 pm
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I third the Park Hyatt if you want to go to the Opera House, can't be beat.
In general if I have an overnight layover in SYD and don't want to be in tourist-central, I like the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach. A quick taxi ride and a quite relaxing area. The hotel won't wow you, but it is a solid property right on the ocean and has a 24 hour pool and gym. The walk from there to Wylie's Baths (ocean pool) is very nice too.
In general if I have an overnight layover in SYD and don't want to be in tourist-central, I like the Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach. A quick taxi ride and a quite relaxing area. The hotel won't wow you, but it is a solid property right on the ocean and has a 24 hour pool and gym. The walk from there to Wylie's Baths (ocean pool) is very nice too.
Jan 1, 2018, 10:40 pm
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Jan 2, 2018, 6:55 pm
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I would personally probably choose Coogee, just because I don't really like DB, even though I live 5 minutes from it. However, if you're only here for one night and want to get into town then I'd go with DB just for the convenience.
Jan 2, 2018, 7:03 pm
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They take almost the exact same amount of time to reach from SYD (at least according to Google – by car or public transport), with the added advantage that getting into the CBD from Double Bay takes 20-25 minutes, compared to 45-50 from Coogee.
I would personally probably choose Coogee, just because I don't really like DB, even though I live 5 minutes from it. However, if you're only here for one night and want to get into town then I'd go with DB just for the convenience.
I would personally probably choose Coogee, just because I don't really like DB, even though I live 5 minutes from it. However, if you're only here for one night and want to get into town then I'd go with DB just for the convenience.
Fair point that they are a similar time by car, assuming the M1 is moving.
Jan 2, 2018, 7:38 pm
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That's the thing, I don't want or need to go to the CBD if I just have a layover at SYD. That was the point of suggesting Coogee, if you don't want to bother with the hassle of the CBD. I understand, if you haven't been to SYD and want to see the harbor, etc that people will (and should) go there.
Fair point that they are a similar time by car, assuming the M1 is moving.
Fair point that they are a similar time by car, assuming the M1 is moving.
Jan 2, 2018, 9:36 pm
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