Where to stay in Sydney?

[wise_rita]

Area wise? I'm overwhelmed by picking even a location. Any specific hotel recommendations would be appreciated!

We're going over Christmas so I need to book, like, now.

TIA!

[ChiKate]

We stayed in the Rocks at the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel. It's small, no frills, no elevator, continental breakfast is included. We really liked it though. The price was decent and the location is great. The beer they make on-sight is also fantastic.

[mdgirl]

We also stayed in the Rocks at the Four Seasons (it was our honeymoon and part of our gift). It was nice having so much within walking distance.

[dutchgirl678]

I don't have a hotel recommendation as I stayed in a hostel the last time I was there. But it was in the Darling Harbour area and that is a great area to stay in as well. Lots of things to see and do near there and easy to hop on a ferry to downtown. But The Rocks is a nice area as well. Loved having a beer at the Lord Nelson brewery.

[kangaroo11]

We had a great deal on the Westin (like $250 a night) and it was worth every penny. To this day, DH comments on how it was the best hotel he's ever stayed at.

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I don't know if it will be available over christmas at this rate but the "secret" hotel on lastminute is just near Wynyard and for $150 I couldn't fault it. www.lastminute.com.au/accommodation/australia/secret-hotels-deal-5-cbd-sydney-hotel-location-location-location/M419?hotelid=M419®ionid=2414&noadults=2&nochilds=0&checkin=17%2F12%2F2012&checkout=18%2F12%2F2012&datefrom=14%2F12%2F2012&dateto=28%2F12%2F2012&sortby=17

it's this hotel: www.sydney.amorahotels.com/

Personally if budget isn't an issue I always like the Shangri-la

[wise_rita]

How much did the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel cost? It looks amazing!

[Waffles]

Definitely second the rocks as an area to stay at. Just one thing though: everything on the observatory side is up a pretty steep hill and so a little further walk towards bars/restaurants/quay.

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Sept 21, 2012 4:11:27 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

How much did the Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel cost? It looks amazing!

I was curious too as it is a great pub, from $190 pn www.lordnelsonbrewery.com/accommodation.html

[wise_rita]

Der, I didn't even see that page. I've already sent an enquiry. If they've got a room I'm snatching it up!

I hope Christmas isn't as hard to acquire accommodation as NYE....

[calbear]

I stayed at the Westin and loved it! Room was awesome and the location was great for us to walk around and access the train.

[gt7301b]

We stayed here:

www.taraguesthouse.com.au/

And a 5 star hotel from Priceline. I can't remember which one.

[wise_rita]

Oh boo, Lord Nelson Brewery is booked up. I still plan to go for a beer, though!