Mercure Grand Apartments, Sydney

Advantages: scenery
Disadvantages: none

...It is only a two hour drive from Sydney to the Blue Mountains but a world apart. Distinctly cooler than Sydney you find yourself in the midst of the most stunning scenery. (We had visited the Grand Canyon the week before and have to confess to preferring the canyons in the Blue Mountains!) There are innumerable look outs and natural phenomena to view. Our favourite was Sublime Point – aptly named. We also viewed the Three Sisters from Echo Point and then caught the Katoomba Scenic Railway which plunges nearly vertically down the canyon – not for the faint hearted. Neither is the Scenic Skyway which carries you across the ravine –pure drama. We could happily have spent days in this lovely spot and hope to visit it again some day.... Read review

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Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Very bad experience

...I strongly advise travellors to avoid Grand Mercure Bangkok for following reasons: 1. What you see in the photos is NOT what you stay, especially some of the deluxe rooms have not been renovated at all and feel entirely old (1-star?). This is very dishonest because we get an impression of the hotel in pictures that is far from reality. 2. They confirmed my internet booking but on arrival were unable to provide the non-smoking room reserved and put me in a smoking room on a smoking floor. They offered NO REFUNDS even if I wanted to change hotel. 3. They promised to move me to a non-smoking room the next day, even told me the new room number -- but the next day they gave that room to another customer and told me to stay in the same room as the hotel was fully booked. 4. The staff were unable to DO anything except apologize which gets... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful attractions, great night view of city
Disadvantages: some crowding in the trains

...Sidney, i will say is a great place to visit. Flight from UK to sidney is a little bit expensive but it is worth the cost. With such amazing coastline in many places and so peaceful, it is definately a great place for relaxation. I visited sidney in may 2004, it was exactly how i expected it to be. Transport system is excellent and very easy to get around the city. I visited the city centre, a bit crowded but with excellent views-nice huge buildings. I also visited the opera house and also went on a harbour cruise which departed near the opera house, to take in the view of the bays and the magnificent coastline around that area. Along the coastline is the prime minister's residence, and several beautiful properties owned by international stars. The markets in the city are quite good for bargains.I bought really lovely... Read review

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