Situated in the middle of Sydney's vibrant entertainment and theatre district, the unique Pensione Hotel Sydney is like no other. Set behind a beautiful Heritage-listed facade, the hotel offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where contemporary design is combined with original features and traditional European elegance.
Location This funky boutique hotel is located in the heart of the city, a short stroll either side of Sydney's Town Hall and Central Stations. With frontages to both George and Sussex streets, the hotel stands above the Sussex Arcade boasting an array of shops catering for your every need.
Rooms The hotel boasts 72 guestrooms with modern European design that cater for all your accommodation needs.
Restaurant Located below the Pensione, Charlie Chans Bar and Restaurant is an ideal place to enjoy great entertainments and specials.
General Guests can relax in the guest lounge complete with comfortable lounges, kitchenette, breakfast area, secure lockers, internet kiosk, vending machines and wireless internet. Use the hotel as a base to explore the many attractions close by.
Pensione Hotel was the biggest disappointment. It is more of a hostel than anything else. We stayed in a (tiny!!) room facing the back alley because we were told the George street side was too noisy. That was a mistake. All night we heard people at the bar down below, and it didn't quiet down until 4 a.m. The worst part, because smoking is allowed on the fire escape of the hotel (which happened to be outside our room) and people puff away endlessly at the bar below, our bathroom and consequently our room stank of smoke. And oh, the location. It is right on the edge of China town, which gets rather grimy, especially at night, and has a fair share of adult stores. If you are fine staying in the hostel, this place may be acceptable. If you expect a "funky boutique hotel" that the website promises, you will be sorely disappointed.
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24 October 2008
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What a great hotel, the price and location are fabulous, what more could you want!
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13 October 2008
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You can prepare your own meal in the guest lounge, there is a microwave, an electical cooking unit, water boiler and dishes, pots and pans. You can do your laundry for Aus$ 3 + $3 for drying.
There is a smoking area in the lounge.
(Paid) wireless internet is available in the guest lounge, not in the rooms.
Lockers for luggage are available.
All rooms in the hotel can be reached from outside through a stairway (reception desk doesn't really pay attention who uses the stairs), which might cause some security issues.
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