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Good location, friendly staff
The hotel is a lot cleaner than the Great Southern Hotel I stayed at a few days earlier. The front...
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Second time in Sydney
- Jun 24, 2011
Very clean room and very quiet
Very clean room and very quiet even with the window on the main street. Good cleaning service every...
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Anonymous
- May 30, 2011
Charming European style in the center of Sydney’s business district
Pensione Hotel offers a charming home base for travelers wanting to stay in the middle of the action. This hotel delivers European style amidst the buzz of Sydney's Chinatown, Paddy's Market, as well as the theater and entertainment district. Though housed in a Heritage-listed building, the hotel's recently upgraded interiors feature modern furnishings and comfortable amenities. The helpful staff, family friendly rooms and guest lounge with kitchenette delivers comfort after a day exploring the city.
Highlights
- Guest lounge with kitchenette
- Excellent location in the center of Sydney
- Family rooms at a reasonable price
Rooms
The hotel's 72 simple rooms come in a variety of styles-single, double, twin, triple, quad or family rooms with bunk beds. All rooms promise white bedding and blond wood contrasted with funky black accents. Bathrooms are tight, though they do boast rain showers. Additional room features include cable TV and Wi-Fi (fees apply).
Features
Though the amenities are spare, the hotel provides a continental breakfast box (fees apply) and suggestions for sightseeing around Sydney. Guests congregate in the lounge to use the kitchenette, Internet and sample snacks and coffee. The hotel also offers guest laundry (fees apply) and luggage storage.
Transportation
- Chinatown Monorail Stop (2 blocks)
- St. James Railway Station (1.1 mi/1.7 km)
- Sydney Airport (6.8 mi/10.9 km)
Attractions
- Pitt Street Mall (.6 mi/1 km)
- Sydney Aquarium (.9 mi/1.4 km)
- Darling Harbour (.9 mi/1.4 km)
- Royal Botanic Gardens (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
- Sydney Convention Center (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
- Sydney Opera House (4.3 mi/7 km)
- Bondi Beach (5.7 mi/9.1 km)
- Manly Beach (10.1 mi/16.2 km)
Business
- High-speed Internet and Wi-Fi (fees apply)
Pensione Hotel Sydney Rooms
- Deluxe Petite Double
- Amazing use of space creates this cute and compact room with one double bed. The room boasts opening windows, TV, tea/coffee facilities & WiFi. No storage facilities. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy 2 guests.
- Deluxe Double
- Amazing use of space creates this cute room with one double bed. The room boasts TV with Foxtel, Internet, tea/coffee facilities, WiFi, and some with opening windows. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy 2 guests.
- Deluxe Twin
- Experience the pulse of Sydney and be indulged with great service in this boutique hotel located on the doorstep of Sydneys best attractions. The room features two single beds, TV with Foxtel, WiFi, comp Fitness First gym passes and use of the comp tea/coffee facilities. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occupancy 2 guests.
- Deluxe Triple
- Smart and affordable. This room features one double bed and one set of bunk beds and an array of facilities. Enjoy TV with Foxtel, WiFi, comp Fitness First gym passes and use of the comp tea/coffee facilities. Rates are for 3 people. Extra person $30.00. Maximum occupancy 4 guests.
- Deluxe Family
- Family orientated room with modern décor and an array of facilities including TV with Foxtel, WiFi, comp Fitness First gym passes and comp tea/coffee facilities. Rates are for 6 people. Maximum occ.6 people.
- Premium Petite Double
- Luxurious furnishings and superb amenities are found in this compact newly refurbished Premium Rooms. Including one double bed, 32inch flat screen LCD TV, rain shower, in Room Safe and WiFi. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occ. 2 people.
- Premium Double
- Luxurious furnishings and superb amenities are found in the newly refurbished Premium Rooms. Including one double bed, 32inch flat screen LCD TV, rain shower, in Room Safe and WiFi. Rates are for 2 people. Maximum occ. 2 people.
- Premium Triple
- Luxurious furnishings and superb amenities are found in the newly refurbished Premium Rooms. Including one double bed and one single bed, 32inch flat screen LCD TV, rain shower, in Room Safe and WiFi. Rates are for 3 people. Maximum occupancy 3 people.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Sydney.
- Nearby airports
- International Airport: Sydney.
- Area description
- Located at 631-635 George Street, between Goulburn and Hay Street. Close to Darling Harbour, China Town, Shopping and Public Transport.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1400
- Check-out:
- 1000
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 (87)
Ratings and reviews for Pensione Hotel Sydney
- All travelers (87) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (1) 3 / 5
- Families (2) 2.5 / 5
- Singles (2) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.1
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 3.4
- Location:
- 4.4
- Value:
- 3.9
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Would not recommend
CRL
Worst hotel I have ever stayed in
to compare this hotel to a US hotel Motel 6 would be a luxury! The room contained a bed, tiny wardrobe, a lamp and phone. The bathroom had 2 very thin bath towels, a bathmat, no hand towel, tiny soap for shower, no bath! After our 18 hr plane journey from the States, I was beyond caring. Took 2 sleeping pills turned on white noise machine but could not sleep with the constant music beat from night-club underneath my room. By 3 am I figured it will stop soon, went to front desk and was told it has nothing to do with them, it just happens to be underneath!!! He told me to be out of room by 10 and they would move us to a quieter room. Packed up once more out by 10 but no room ready for us! After several hours got room on second floor, quieter but no window. After paying close to $1,000 for six nights I could not believe how bad this was
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Second time in Sydney
Good location, friendly staff
The hotel is a lot cleaner than the Great Southern Hotel I stayed at a few days earlier. The front desk staff was cheerful and helpful. The hotel didn't charge a fee to store my suitcase for 3 hours after check-out while I shopped before being picked up by the airport shuttle.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Go to Coles in the World Square Shopping Plaza for things like fresh fruit, snacks, soda, bottled water, Nurofen, pastries, etc.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Very clean room and very quiet
Very clean room and very quiet even with the window on the main street. Good cleaning service every day . Just a Very small room , a table missing ! Great location to walk , catch bus and train . Price a little expensive but no choice at the moment in Sydney if you don't want bad surprise when you arrive !!! I will stay again .......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
close to city and restaurant.
close to city and restaurant. room was clean but just a little bit small. Will stay here next time but upgrade bigger room!
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
margaret
Very close to Central, China Town,
Very close to Central, China Town, with all it's restaurants, Paddy's Market & transport to get downtown or Darling Harbour etc. Staff were extremely helpful & efficient - especially when the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night. I had a petite double & it was excellent, with a great shower, although my room was in full view of all the workers next door, but private at night. Would definately recommend & hope to stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
The hotel is located right in
The hotel is located right in the city easy to walk to most places from there. But the rooms ARE small, no space for 2 normal bags ( and ours were rather small), not even a space to put your clothes .. a hook or 2 on the wall would help, bedding is average and my husband had to sleep on the floor. I asked to be upgraded to a somewhat larger room ( which was done willingly) but I had to pay an extra 20$ so that we could both sleep in bed! all in all a pricey hotel for the comfort it provides. The staff are helpful and willing to help.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Andrew
Smart and honourably renovated
Smart and honourably renovated building. Pyoung lovers. Reception and Housekeeping staff are VERY helpful etite double is very petite, so worth upgrading but still good enough if you are and charming. If you like glamour and marble floors this hotel is not for you. If you like somewhere clean and smart to lay your head own on a budget then this place is for you.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
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Would recommend
Peta
awesome place to stay. only complaint
awesome place to stay. only complaint i can think of is there is no bin in the sleeping area and the bathroom bin is very small, there is no bins outside of rooms to put rubbish, have to pile it up in room. good size room for 4 people. shower rose was the best one eva. maybe the motel could invest in an ice machine as nearest place you can buy ice is coles about a k down the road and if u come from nth QLD we like to have ice for yr rum & coke. other than that will stay there again and again.
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
Central location a plus but quite
Central location a plus but quite a lot of street noise and a noisy but efficient airconditioner. Liked the lounge area. I am an earlier riser than my wife and son so could go there and let them sleep in whileI had a morning cuppa and read the paper.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
David
Hotel is perfectly located, staff
Hotel is perfectly located, staff are very friendly & helpful. Rooms are small but very cosy. Thumbs up & thoroughly recommend
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
