Aspire Hotel Sydney
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/Australia--NS/Sydney/Aspire_Hotel_Sydney.h321360/
Hotel Overview
Good hotel!
The hotel is good for the price with friendly stuff, close to dwtn
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Bubba99
- Dec 24, 2011
centrally placed
excellent hotel in quiet neighbourhood ideally placed within walking distance of Darling Harbour...
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wandering tourist
- Nov 30, 2011
Low cost hotel with friendly service near Darling Harbour
The former Aspen Hotel has been rebranded as the Aspire Hotel Sydney. Simple interiors deemed as retro by insiders offer a comfortable stay with friendly service. A fine option for travelers on a budget, Aspire Hotel offers a convenient location on a quiet street near Darling Harbour, the Powerhouse Museum, Chinatown and public transportation to the central business district and beyond. Aspire Hotel promises ease for leisure and business travelers.
Highlights
- Private access to Mary Ann Park next to the hotel
- Short walk to attractions and Sydney's central business district
- Reasonably-priced rooms
Rooms
The hotel's 96 guest rooms are a throwback to the 1970s, featuring retro-style bedding and furniture that offer plenty of comfort. All rooms include private balconies (some with views), spotless bathrooms, a refrigerator and air conditioning. All rooms are non-smoking. Décor favors blues and browns, with flowered bedding and dark wood furniture. The hotel offers a work desk and Wi-Fi (fees apply).
Features
Guests receive private entrance to the adjacent Mary Anne Park, perfect for a picnic or relaxing in the grass. The hotel restaurant serves breakfast daily and lunch and dinner when pre-booked for groups of 20 or more. Patrons have access to the business center with Internet kiosks or can request emails be sent through the 24-hour reception staff. The hotel provides free luggage storage as well as sightseeing assistance and tour booking. Parking and Wi-Fi are available (fees apply).
Transportation
- Paddy's Market Monorail Stop (4 blocks)
- Central Station Railway (.6 mi/1 km)
- Sydney Airport (7 mi/10.6 km)
Attractions
- Paddy's Market (4 blocks)
- Sydney Convention Center (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
- Sydney Aquarium (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
- Darling Harbour (1.4 mi/2.2 km)
- Pitt Street Mall (1.5 mi/2.3 km)
- Royal Botanic Gardens (2.4 mi/3.8 km)
- Sydney Opera House (4.8 mi/7.6 km)
- Bondi Beach (6.2 mi/10 km)
- Manly Beach (10.5 mi/16.8 km)
Business
- Business center
- Conference and meeting facilities
- High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi (fees apply)
Aspire Hotel Sydney Rooms
- Standard Room
- Room consists of 1 queen bed & sofa bed, or 1 queen bed & 1 single bed. Rate is for 1-2 persons. Maximum 3 adults at a surcharge $40.00/night/extra person, or 2 adults & 1 children aged under 12 years accommodated at no extra charge*.Bedding configuration can be requested when making booking but cannot be guaranteed.Children only free of charge when using exisiting bedding. Separate rollaway bed or sofa bed can be requested at extra charge.
- Deluxe Room
- Room contains either 2 queen beds & 1 sofa bed, or 1 king bed (can be split to 2 x king singles) & 2 sofa beds. Maximum 5 adults at a surcharge of $40.00/night/extra person or 2 adults & 1 children aged under 12 years accommodated at no extra charge*.Bedding configuration can be requested when making booking but cannot be guaranteed.*Children only free of charge when using exisiting bedding. Separate rollaway bed or sofa bed can be requested at extra charge.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- Airport shuttle
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Elevators
- Services
- Laundry service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Parking
- Parking
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Leisure, corporate guests and families.
- Nearby airports
- Kingsford Smith International Airport.
- Area description
- The Aspire Hotel Sydney is just a short walk from Darling Harbour, the Convention and Entertainment Centre, Sydney's Central Business District, Chinatown and Theatres. Parking is available within the property at an extra charge.
Nearby points of interest
- Powerhouse Museum: 0.1 mi
- Sydney Entertainment Centre: 0.3 mi
- University of Technology: 0.3 mi
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.3 mi
- Chinese Garden of Friendship: 0.4 mi
- Capitol Theatre: 0.5 mi
- IMAX Theater: 0.5 mi
- Belmore Park: 0.5 mi
- Town Hall: 0.6 mi
- Pyrmont Bridge: 0.7 mi
- Queen Victoria Building: 0.8 mi
- Sydney Fish Market: 0.8 mi
- Australian National Maritime Museum: 0.8 mi
- ANZAC War Memorial: 0.8 mi
- Sydney Aquarium: 0.8 mi
- Powerhouse Museum: 0.1 mi
- Sydney Entertainment Centre: 0.3 mi
- University of Technology: 0.3 mi
- Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre: 0.3 mi
- Chinese Garden of Friendship: 0.4 mi
- Capitol Theatre: 0.5 mi
- IMAX Theater: 0.5 mi
- Belmore Park: 0.5 mi
- Town Hall: 0.6 mi
- Pyrmont Bridge: 0.7 mi
- Queen Victoria Building: 0.8 mi
- Sydney Fish Market: 0.8 mi
- Australian National Maritime Museum: 0.8 mi
- ANZAC War Memorial: 0.8 mi
- Sydney Aquarium: 0.8 mi
- Great Synagogue: 0.8 mi
- University of Sydney: 0.8 mi
- Star City Casino: 0.9 mi
- Pitt Street Mall: 0.9 mi
- Sydney Tower: 0.9 mi
- Australian Museum: 0.9 mi
- General Post Office: 1 mi
- Sydney Wildlife World: 1 mi
- St Mary's Cathedral: 1.1 mi
- Hyde Park Barracks: 1.1 mi
- Sydney Mint: 1.1 mi
- Sydney Hospital: 1.2 mi
- Parliament House: 1.2 mi
- El Alamein Fountain: 1.3 mi
- State Library of New South Wales: 1.3 mi
- Art Gallery of New South Wales: 1.3 mi
- Museum of Sydney: 1.4 mi
- Customs House: 1.4 mi
- Sydney Observatory: 1.5 mi
- Wentworth Park: 1.5 mi
- Museum of Contemporary Art: 1.5 mi
- Royal Botanic Gardens: 1.6 mi
- Sydney Football Stadium: 1.6 mi
- Sydney Cricket Ground: 1.7 mi
- Government House: 1.7 mi
- Elizabeth Bay House: 1.8 mi
- Sydney Opera House: 1.8 mi
- Harbour Bridge: 1.8 mi
- Fox Studios Australia: 1.9 mi
- Luna Park Sydney: 2.3 mi
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Three rooms cater for meetings of up to 130 persons and cocktail functions up to 280 persons. Every room has natural light, direct-dial telephone links and individual air conditioning controls. All conference rooms are located on the ground floor for easy access and can be secured during breaks. Private access to Mary Ann Park next to the hotel provides refreshing space for outdoor breaks, activities and catering. Choose from a selection of packages and catering options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Dining
- Henry's Restaurant
- Currently our restaurant only operates during breakfast opening times. Enjoy a full buffet or continental breakfast in relaxing setting.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1100
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (182)
Ratings and reviews for Aspire Hotel Sydney
- All travelers (182) 4.5 / 5
- Couples (9) 3 / 5
- Families (2) 2.5 / 5
- Friends (2) 3.5 / 5
- Singles (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.7
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 4.2
- Room comfort:
- 3.4
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 4.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Sharon
I found the staff very courteous
I found the staff very courteous and welcoming. i have nothing to complain about. it was our anniversary and the hotel made it a happy one.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
good location for University of
good location for University of Sydney and UTS but the hotel has seen better days. Although I was staying alone in my room, the sofa bed was made - and stayed that way for four days. The hotel is one of the last drop-off points for the airport shuttle, so it takes a long time to get there. Heating/aircon did not seem to work either
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Paid extra to upgrade to a delux
Paid extra to upgrade to a delux room but the heating was faulty. The sofa bed is disgusting as it was dirty and cushion didn't sit right on the frame. It was free for 1 child but had to pay $30 per night for the 2nd child even sharing the same bed, it ended up costing more than I wanted to pay and for the price I could stay at a much nicer hotel. I felt very disappointed and won't go back or recommend it to anyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Brian
Room spacious, comfortable - excellent
Room spacious, comfortable - excellent value for money.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Richard
good location, and especially
good location, and especially in a very quiet neighbourhood. Staffs are helping. Rooms are large and each with a balcony.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Nancy
The Aspire Hotel is a lovely hotel,
The Aspire Hotel is a lovely hotel, situated in a picturesque area of Sydney and located within walking distance to the Entertainment Centre, the Powerhouse Museum and Chinatown.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
friendly happy service all around,
friendly happy service all around, location is excellent to city, 5 min walk to chinatown and darling harbour
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Ian
Overall would recommend this hotel
Overall would recommend this hotel as excellent value for money & would definetly stay again when in Sydney
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Location is excellent- it is a
Location is excellent- it is a quiet hotel but close to city & Darling Harbour. Very clean and comfortable.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
roy
Nice large rooms good service
Nice large rooms good service
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5