The view is really unparalleled. It was nice staying across the bridge from the downtown touristy area. We were easily able to navigate both the ferry and the train to get everywhere we wanted to go. The ferry is the closest, but there is a second ferry station and train close by too. We also walked across the bridge one time. There are plenty of local restaurants and we liked to take away breakfast or dinner and eat on the deck looking at the Opera House. Alastair was also gracious enough to allow us to check in early after a very long international flight arrived early in the morning.