The main reason why I booked this hotel was because it is a mere 2 minutes' walk away from Broadway, which has Kmart, Coles & Target, to name a few. The units are very well equipped, which was another plus point for me. I enjoyed my stay thoroughly at room 302. Definitely would have preferred a unit facing the main road but it's fine.
The location is amazing, even though it's not in the CBD itself. It is a 18 minutes' walk to Darling Harbour and 25 minutes' walk to Town Hall. The main road, which is 4 minutes' walk away, has buses that lead to the CBD area, Bondi Junction, as well as many other places. The nearest train station is Central, about 17 minutes' walk away. Many eateries nearby as well as cafes. Central Park Mall has a donut place called Lukumades and their donuts are AMAZING!
Toiletries were provided although I wouldn't count on it for a longer stay. I had brought my own and barely used theirs. Detergent was also provided. There was one pot and one pan but I didn't use the stove, only the oven. The fridge was huge and had a top freezer as well. They provided free drinks which was awesome. You can barely hear your neighbours except for when they open/close the main doors. My unit was right beside the lift and I could hear the lift doors every now and then but not a problem for me. The TV had Netflix installed which is amazing cuz I was in the room a lot and watched shows.
Just a few things that I feel could be improved on but they were not major issues to begin with.
Toilet - a rail near the shower would be good. Hose or bidet would be great for the toilet.
Living area - TV was placed a little too high. My neck felt a bit strained as I was watching TV a lot during my stay. The TV also seemed to have a casting system but kept jamming when I pressed on it.
Kitchen - microwave would complete the kitchen. The oven rack was quite dirty and greasy. No scissors in the drawers.
Main door - install a chain lock. I locked the door but housekeeping managed to come in and I was not dressed properly.
Overall, I would definitely recommend friends to stay here. CBD is a great area but Ultimo has its perks. I do visit friends here from time to time and would stay here again. Thank you for the great stay, Veriu!