Oaks On Castlereagh, Sydney Central

Very friendly staff on reception who were prepared to leave their desk to assist me with room access. Room was clean and suitable for a business trip with only a short walk to nearby conference centre. Only down side was the street noise especially as there were late night roadworks as well as the usual traffic.

Looks pretty average from reception and the lifts but rooms are nice and relatively modern. Travelled for business so it had everything I needed for a work trip. OK location close to China Town and Central Station.

Stayed for a weekend. Staff were nice. Rooms were a good size. Bed was a bit hard but pillows were decent. Housekeeping wasn't very good, they spilt something in our room and didn't clean it. In all fairness we didn't mention it to the front desk when we got back. Fans in room were covered in dust.

I stayed in a twin room with an elderly relative for three nights. We took a taxi from the airport to avoid any problems with the walk from Central Station. The room was not ready when we arrived so we left our luggage and went for a walk. Leaving the hotel and heading down the hill, the hotel is within walking distance of Paddy's Market and Darling Harbor. Walking up the hill, the Sydney Sky Tower and the Mall are also within easy reach. The downhill area is Chinatown and filled with Asian eateries and home to the Capitol Theatre. Uphill there are cafes that serve breakfast and other meals if you do not want to take advantage of the cooking facilities in the room. We learnt that Central Station was really just a slow 10 minute walk away, down the hill and through the park. From here we were just a few stops from Circular Quay. To use public transport, you need an Opal Card which can be purchased at convenience stores - not at the hotel. Our room was on the 19th floor. We could see the station's clock tower and the Paddy's Market tower. Since the hotel is close to a station, I would ask for a room high up to escape the noise. We were given the day's newspaper and two bottles of water when we finally received the room key card. The next day we headed out to Circular Quay after breakfast but the paper had not arrived so we asked at the desk. We were told it and the water are usually delivered later but the very next morning I found them in a bag hanging from the door - good service! We took the train back to the airport. Trips to and from the airport are charged extra so check that you have enough credit on your Opal Card.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment for 4 nights. Positives were: location, friendly helpful staff, comfy beds, clean linen, clean bathrooms, spacious apartment, clean pool and spa. Negatives were: various maintenance issues that needed attention e.g. broken windows, door lock issues, broken towel rail holder, general spring cleaning required and paint touch up to scuffs and marks etc. Overall we had a great stay but I would probably try and find a different property for an apartment stay in Sydney, in the future. Sydney can be pricey and so you do get what you pay for.

I had to go to Sydney for a family members uni graduation this place was in the right location and reasonably priced. Room was very good and clean. Only complaint was door on main bedroom lock was faulty and couldn't close door but apart from that excellent.

We loved our stay at Oaks on Castlereagh. Staff were lovely and the room was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Very convenient short walk from Central Station and World Square shopping centre. Would stay there again and highly recommend it to our friends and family.

Stayed 3 nights. Good location for what I needed. No issues with noise and room was clean. Bed was comfy. I was on L26 and was worried I'd have to wait for elevator too often. Fast elevator. Overall can't fault my stay.

I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of this apartment for so reasonable price. The helpfulness and friendliness of the receptionists made me feel really welcome and at ease in an unknown city. I highly recommend this accommodation.