Stamford Plaza Double Bay, Sydney

Advantages: Great atmosphere, food and freindly people
Disadvantages: Distance to travel to get there

...Sydney is a great city to visit, with lots to see and do that will interest all the family. Children will love the ferries that operate in Sydney harbour that make 'getting there' part of the fun of a good day out. The best views of the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge can be seen from the ferry from double bay! The Opera House is an amazing sight, but we found it prety inaccessible with a buggy. nearby there is the Rocks which on Saturday and Sunday is home to a fantastic craft market where you can but all sorts of goodies at great prices. Eating out is cheap, by UK standards, and there are so many places to choose from - buy a copy of 'Cheap Eats' which lists pretty much every restaurant in Sydney worth going to (not just the cheap ones). we particularly enjoyed Doyle's Fish Restaurant at Watsons Bay, Limoncello in Double Bay... Read review

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Advantages: Location, Price, facilities
Disadvantages: none

...fridge. In fact I have stayed in much pricier hotels which didn't have half as much room! The bed was not luxurious but defiantly comfortable and spacious and the extra pillows which were provided made for a good nights sleep. Tea and coffee facilities were provided as was a small bar fridge. (The fridge was not stocked.) and microwave. Price At the time I paid $99 (AU) for a double room for 1 night. As I was already in Sydney at the time I booked direct on their website. You can also book on Expedia from £61 per night. Hotel Restaurant The hotel does not offer room service but does have a restaurant and bar. It wasn't overly special but quite convenient for breakfast. Word to the wise - Don't waste any time eating in the hotel when there are so many great places to eat on your doorstep… Check out near by Cockle bay and King Street... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent City, Clean streets, Great Transport, Loads to do
Disadvantages: Changable and Blustery in Winter, A Bit too far from Ireland

.... These are listed in order of preference : 1) Helicopter Trip Over Sydney Cloud 9 Helicopters, Hangar 520, Tower Road, Bankstown Airport, Bankstown (02) 9771 3654 Cost $600 for 2 persons and period of one hour. 2) Sydney Aquarium Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, Sydney (02) 9262 2300 Cost about $12 per person - look out for vouchers in Backpacker guides and City Guides 3) Sydney Opera House Tour Sydney Opera House, Bennellong Point, Sydney (02) 9250 7777 Costs about $15 per person and lasts one hour. 4) Blue Mountains Wilderness Tour The A4 Tour Departs from the McDonalds at Circular Quays at 8:20am., Sydney Call (02) 9637 4466 for details Costs about $85 and lasts all day. 5) Chinese Gardens Located near Darling Harbour, Sydney (02) 9281 6863 The Chinese Gardens of Friendship are one of only a few gardens outside China. Only costs $4 to get... Read review

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