OT: Good hotel in Darwin?
Jul 15, 2005, 1:41 pm
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OT: Good hotel in Darwin?
I have tried to search this (and other forums) and not found an answer. Can anyone recommend a good - preferably luxurious - hotel in Darwin? My mum is doing a 6 week in-home tutoring stint in the bush and as a birthday present I was thinking of treating her to a night in a good hotel before she flies home. She otherwise has a habit of staying in youth hostels (aged 65, dicky knee and all). I have been trawling the 'net but not having been to Darwin am somewhat at a loss. The criteria are: suitable for an aged mother at the end of a not-holiday on a station and a bus ride up to Darwin; 4 or 5 star equivalent, if possible; centre of the city or easy access for someone with no car and an almost pathological objection to using taxis; doesn't necessarily need to be a brand name - a boutique hotel or frankly even an inn would be fine.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
Jul 15, 2005, 4:46 pm
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When I stayed in Darwin recently, I stayed in the Crowne Plaza.
It's a good hotel, but probably not exactly what you are looking for (It's more of a business person's orientated hotel) than a "relax and be pampered" type of hotel.
There isn't that many hotels in the heart of Darwin.
One tip that may assist. When looking for a hotel pretty much anywhere in Australia, Qantas Readyrooms has an excellent set of "where are all of those hotels" maps.
Visit http://www.qantas.com.au/readyrooms/...antas&city=DRW and have a look at the Maps section on the top right hand side.
It's a good hotel, but probably not exactly what you are looking for (It's more of a business person's orientated hotel) than a "relax and be pampered" type of hotel.
There isn't that many hotels in the heart of Darwin.
One tip that may assist. When looking for a hotel pretty much anywhere in Australia, Qantas Readyrooms has an excellent set of "where are all of those hotels" maps.
Visit http://www.qantas.com.au/readyrooms/...antas&city=DRW and have a look at the Maps section on the top right hand side.
Jul 15, 2005, 11:19 pm
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The Crowne Plaza would be my only hotel stay in Darwin.
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Jul 15, 2005, 11:23 pm
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The Holiday Inn Esplanade is a cut above most Holiday Inns. It used to be the best hotel in town as The Beaufort, much of that glory has faded but it still has the best pool in Darwin and a calm ambience. Great views from there too.
Jul 15, 2005, 11:32 pm
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You could try the site http://www.wotif.com Could be handy either to locate a hotel, or once you know which you want you may be able to get a better price on it. It is still advisable to shop around, and also inquire direct with the hotel, as I have heard in recent times that this can sometimes be cheaper than going through a site like wotif.
Jul 17, 2005, 12:02 am
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I would also suggest the Holiday Inn Esplanade; I stayed there and thought it was good and some work colleagues stayed there and thought the place was good.
Jul 17, 2005, 3:40 am
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Originally Posted by tuapekastar
You could try the site http://www.wotif.com Could be handy either to locate a hotel, or once you know which you want you may be able to get a better price on it. It is still advisable to shop around, and also inquire direct with the hotel, as I have heard in recent times that this can sometimes be cheaper than going through a site like wotif.
