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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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Holiday Inn Old Sydney
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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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Salisbury, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

We stayed 2 nights and found the hotel services and buffet breakfast good. Do ask for a room on the upper floors above level 6 and on the Harbour side, as you will get excellent views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The roof top pool was an added treat but a little chilly at 8pm in a Sydney... More

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Daintree
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The perfect location in Sydney, in The Rocks, close to the Harbour and handy to most of Sydney's attractions. Also very close to lots of great restaurants, pubs and cafes plus public transport. The service was excellent and friendly and the breakfasts plentiful and delicious. A juicer and eggs to order are a real bonus in big hotels. The rooms... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear redmill, As a Senior Contributor thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Your positive reviews about our hotel staff and our breakfast product is sincerely appreciated. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, wishing you safe future travels, Kind regards, Rob & Team Holiday Inn Old Sydney More

Shanghai, China
Contributor
20 reviews 20 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

If you're looking for a resort where you can stay on property and be served, this is not for you. But if you want to be in the perfect location to explore one of the most beautiful cities in the world, there may be no better location. A short walk from the train station and the ferry terminal, you can... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear wheresthesalt, Thankyou for taking the time to review our hotel. Your review as very honest and is much appreciated. I was happy to read that you found our location to be such a positive part of your stay to Sydney. The hotel is certainly very handy to the local ferry and train system which makes this part of Sydney... More

Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is best known for it's location . The roof top terrace has amazing views of the Opera house and the harbour bridge. Across the road the steps lead to harbour , the hotel is in the Rocks area of Sydney which hosts a bi-weekly market and great bars and restaurants. The hotel itself is fine .Rooms are average... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear Mairead S, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We sincerely appreciate your five out of five review which you have given us. It was fantastic read that you enjoyed the great location of our hotel and that you found our staff to be so helpful. Thank you for also taking the time to review our... More

Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We travelled from the airport on the train to circular Quay at 10 in the morning, and walked the few streets to the hotel. The staff were exceptional and stored our luggage while we went out sight seeing. We were 4 hours early but they let us book in earlier when the room was ready. The room overlooked circular Quay... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear kevlindabond, Congratulations on submitting your second review on Trip Advisor. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed your stay with us. It must have been very special to see your ship dock right outside of your hotel window! Your kind words about our hotel and staff are sincerely appreciated. Thank you for our five out of five score,... More

Cincinnati
Top Contributor
72 reviews 72 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

We arrived in Sydney one early fall evening and the first thing I wanted to see was the much talked about view. It did not disappoint. The Bridge is on one side the Harbor and Opera House on the other. There were also two occasions where I needed assistance, once with the internet and once with a sewing project and... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear dsazimm, Congratulations on completing our 900th review, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with others. Your very kind words about the hotel are much appreciated and I was delighted to read that you had such a great visitor experience in Sydney. It was als nice to read from your other reviews that you had... More

Brisbane, Australia
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

The hotel is perfectly located in The Rocks so its easy to get to from the airport and to travel round Sydney. The staff were very friendly and always had time to chat to our son and of course the view from the pool was spectacular. The pool area is not attended and the water a little cold but still... More

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RSDarwin, Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Old Sydney, responded to this review
19 May 2013

Dear stewart w, As a Senior Contributor, thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are delighted that you scored us a five out of five rating based on your stay with us. Thank you for your kind words in relation to our staff and breakfast experience. With so many choices of accomodation in Sydney, thank you... More

Melbourne, Australia
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Everything was excellent, but the bar was poorly attended, despite frequent calls to reception. Rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfortable it is in a wonderful location, next to circular key, Sydney Harbor Bridge and the Opera House. Easy access to all transport so you can get around Sydney very easily. The rooftop pool is wonderful and everyone... More

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

DearDavoAussieland22, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. Firstly I wish to apologise for the lack of service which you received at the hotel bar. I have addressed this with the F&B Management team and we have recently adjusted the staffing levels in this area. Thank you for your constructive feedback in regards to this. I was... More

Bierton
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

By far the best roof top view! Great location for Opera House, Bridge and ferry crossings all within a short stroll. Didn't feel as traffic congested unlike other central locations. I stayed in four hotels during my visit to Australia this time, one of them 5 star the other 4 and I can say without a doubt that the breakfast... More

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

Dear PatriciaJ, Congratulations on submitting your first review on Trip Advisor. We are honoured that you chose to share your stay exeperience with others. I was delighted to read that you enjoyed our breakfast buffet. We work hard to continually improve our product and I have been pleased to read recently that several other customers have also made similar comments.... More

Melbourne, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Well, we checked into our room (331) at this hotel (because of the location) about 5 weeks ago and ironically logged onto trip advisor to see the reviews. We found user JetA1too's review (they rated it as 1star-terrible) and thought I would provide an update to Trip Advisor readers what actual changes the hotel had made in the last two... More

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

Dear pilotsh, Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. I wish to thank you for your frank and honest review. Your comments were very fair and I appreciate that you also spent a lot of time observing and commenting in relation to a previous review which you had read. I also wish to share with you some... More

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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel
Holiday Inn Old Sydney Hotel Sydney
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
#51 Luxury Hotels in Sydney
Price Range: €€
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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