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Holiday Inn Old Sydney

4.5 of 5
55 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia (City Centre)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Sydney, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We checked in the afternoon on Saturday of the queens birthday weekend and told we couldn't park in the hotel, we were sent away to find a carpark around the hotel they affliated with. On "validating" our ticket for 24 hrs in the public carpark 800m away from the hotel, we were told that it wasn't the right carpark (all... More

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Camelford, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Me and my family went to this Hotel at the end of our memorable holiday in Australia. We went to lots of different places but this Hotel was superb if somewhat pricey. The place was immaculate, the dining room was great, they had a Chef who's job was to cook eggs and only eggs but, all were cooked in styles... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear Arttytheking, As a Senior Contributor thank you for taking the time to review our hotel and for giving us a five out of five rating based on your recent stay with us. I was happy to read that you enjoyed the views from the hotel and our live cooking station for breakfast. With so many choices fro accommodation in... More

Auckland, NZ
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56 reviews 56 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We stayed recently at this hotel for a long weekend in Sydney. It cannot be faulted for location and is within walking distance of circular quay (where the new airport train arrives) and right in the middle of the Rocks area. Local weekend markets are within a few steps of the hotel entrance. Our room was located on level 4... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Dear GeoMo, As a Top Contributor thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Firstly I would like to apologise for your mixed stay with us. We appreciate the constructive feedback which you have provided to the team. All IHG ( InterContinental Hotels Group) hotels will be offering free WIFI to our Platinum and Gold Priority Club members... More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

This is our 5th time back at the Holiday Inn, excellent location for strolling around The Rocks area and as a jumping off point to other parts of Sydney especially if you want to use the ferry service. We had a room with amazing views of the Sydney opera house and the light show being held on the opera house... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear Tracy R, Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to review our hotel. It is fantastic that you had an opportunity to take in the Vivid Festival and its wonderful light shows during your stay. With so many choice of accommodation in Sydney thank you for choosing to stay with us once again. We hope... More

Hobart, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW via mobile

I stayed for 1 night midweek for work and was quite pleased to find what had been booked for me. The hotel is very conveniently located and was easy to reach from the airport. My room was on the fifth floor and I was pleasantly surprised by the views of Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House and the harbour. The... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Dear SeniorHooch, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I was pleased to read that you were pleasantly surprised by our hotel and that you enjoyed your stay whilst travelling on business. Your positive review is much appreciated. Kind regards, Rob & Team Holiday Inn Old Sydney More

tucson, az
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

My wife had sprained her ankle several days before we arrived, which made us fully appreciate the location for our four-night stay. There was plenty to see and do around Old Town. Based on earlier reviews, we tempered our expectations before our arrival and were not disappointed. The room was clean, the bathroom somewhat dated but more than adequate. All... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear dogberttucson, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Thank you very much for your five out of five review based on your recent stay with us. Your positive comments about the hotel condition, comfort and service are much appreciated. I was disappointed to read that our breakfast did not live up to your expectations and apologise... More

London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Lovely old building that retains some of its original features. Room was fine, tho somewhat small and aircon very old/noisy. Great tho somewhat elliptical views from the higher floors of the harbour and bridge. Didnt eat in the hotel but there are lots of choices nearby and in the harbour area proper - location is fantastic and value for money,... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear HK_Ivan, Thank you for taking the time to review or hotel. I was pleased to read that you found the hotels location to be good value for money.Your constructive feedback is much appreciated. The hotel will be conducting a full upgrade of the hotels airconditioning systems in the coming months. This will include individual electronic temperature controls in each... More

Sydney, Australia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights over Queen's Birthday long weekend, to see Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay during Vivid Festival. Most people know that this hotel is best for its location: right in the middle of The Rocks, cafes/restaurants/pub everywhere, the weekend market is right next to the hotel. Of course, it is also very short walk away... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Dear edisondownunder, As a Senior Contributor thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. It was certainly very difficult for me to read that you had such a disappointing experience here at the hotel. I wish to sincerely apologise for the lack of customer focus which was given to you during your stay. As a paying guest of... More

Haywards Heath
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105 reviews 105 reviews
103 hotel reviews
Reviews in 67 cities Reviews in 67 cities
79 helpful votes 79 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

This was my first time staying at this property - room rates at the time I wished to visit were very expensive, and my normal first and second choice properties were out of my price range. The rates at this property, whilst not cheap, were more reasonable. I've sometimes had mixed experiences at Holiday Inn properties which meant I was... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Dear wildthing271, As a Top Contributor I wish to thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Although we were not your first choice of hotel in Sydney, I was glad to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. Your review was very fair and comprehensive. I wish to thank you for your constructive feedback in relation... More

Canberra, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I stayed here on a Friday night, came up from Canberra to see Vivid light show. The location of Holiday Inn Old Sydney is just amazing, we were 2 minutes from Circular Quay ferries, The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge, 20 meters away from the Rocks Markets. We stayed on the Friday night which was relatively good price, however i... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
6 June 2013

Dear LCC20, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I was delighted to read that you came up from Canberra to see the Vivid light festival. We have had many guests taking some fantastic pictures of the festival from our roof top area in the evenings recently. Your kind words about the hotels location, cleanliness and location... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Sydney
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
Old Sydney Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Sydney
Sydney Holiday Inn
Address: 55 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia
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Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City Centre
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#43 Family Hotels in Sydney
#54 Luxury Hotels in Sydney
Price range (per night): RM560 - 1,130
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Holiday Inn Old Sydney is one of Sydney's little secrets, uniquely positioned between the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House within the iconic area of The Rocks. Each of the modern 175 guestrooms come equipped with a choice of soft & firm pillows, 32-inch flatscreen TVs, high speed internet access and comfortable en-suite with dual pressure showerhead. Enjoy spectacular views to Sydney Harbour or an outlook onto the historic Rocks from the comfort of your room. Stroll down the harbour-side promenade past the museum of Contemporary Art to lively Circular Quay and experience an excellent selection restaurants and bars. Here you can catch a ferry to Manly Beach, Watsons Bay, Taronga Zoo or enjoy a fabulous harbour cruise. Holiday Inn Old Sydney is only moments from the majority of Sydney's best attractions and a variety of great shopping options, including the Rocks Markets, Queen Victoria Building, Pitt Street Mall and Oxford Street. Experience spectacular views of Sydney Harbour, the famous Harbour Bridge and the world-acclaimed Opera House from the famous Holiday Inn Old Sydney rooftop, equipped with heated outdoor pool and spa. Holiday Inn Old Sydney also offers a complimentary business centre with computer and internet access to keep you connected whilst away from home. ... more   less 
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