First, this room is a good value for what it is. But-- reality check -- this is not a harbor view apartment as the description and some of the reviews suggest. This is a very, very small, hotel room (perhaps 5m x 5m) in a working hotel with a partial harbor view. Have not figured out how a hotel can have some rooms they let out as AirBnb's but that's the case here. Some reviews referred to it as Tina's home. It is most certainly not Tina’s home. And the view is in hotel parlance a 'partial harbor view.' In order to see the view in the photograph you have to pretty much stand at the window and look out to one side. From the rest of the room all you see is the brick wall of the building across the alley.
The bathroom is also small but but very nice and modern with shower only. The shower however was excellent. There is a small counter and sink with coffee maker and microwave. There were some candies and a small fruit bowl there. One can pull down a hot plate or toaster from the upper shelf and set on the counter to use. Don’t know if the toaster, hot plate and coffee maker could all fit on the counter at once.
The bed is comfortable but extremely creaky. Any amorous activity would be apparent to others because the walls in this hotel are very thin. In fact one can hear everything in the hallway and in the next rooms — especially when those rooms are being serviced by hotel staff.
Our stay was particularly impacted by renovations going on in the room above with hammering and drilling and the like. We endured the first day thinking it was a one time thing. We observed other hotel guests complaining at the front desk and/or checking out early. The second day it continued so we informed Tina who said she knew work had been going on a few days before but was unaware that the work was continuing. Her solution? That we use ear plugs that she provides to all guests.
Subsequently Tina made several calls to the hotel management over the next two days. We were told the work would not begin until 10 am. Wrong. Try 8 am. As we were packing to check out on the third day the management finally came to apologize. They said from now on renovations will only take place from 10:30 - 3 pm. But also added that was already supposed to be the rule but builders will be builders. Tina offered us a 90 minute later check out and discount on a future stay. But coming from the east coast of the US, it i unlikely we would be able to avail ourselves of that. Her gesture seemed a bit modest given the three days of what we experienced. Be sure to get some kind of guarantee that there are no renovations happening during your stay.
There is no question this is a perfect location for a stay in Sydney. Terrific neighborhood and perfect proximity to cafes and restaurants, and short walk or Uber to all Sydney has to offer. So if the renovation work is complete and if you can deal with thin walls, a very small hotel room and a creaky bed, this is a very good value -- just not quite the value the description would lead one to believe.