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Blue Parrot Backpackers vs Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Blue Parrot Backpackers and Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney are both recommended by professionals. On balance, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney scores significantly better than Blue Parrot Backpackers. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney is ranked #12 in Sydney with endorsements from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Time Out.
Blue Parrot Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
87 Macleay St, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $26 /night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fax / photocopying
- Baggage storage
- Fireplace
Rough Guide
Star
"A family-run hostel in a great position in the trendy (and quieter) part of Potts Point, this converted mansion is sunny, airy and brightly painted."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Well-maintained, secure little place which feels more like a share house (albeit a rather clean one!) run by sisters Effie and Sasha, rather than a backpackers."
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Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
93 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
From $146 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House."
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i
The property is grand, to be sure, but it's also a bit past its prime.
Travel + Leisure
"Situated beside Sydney Cove, the Sir Stamford hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the Sydney Opera House and Royal Botanic Gardens."
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Star Service
"The gracious staff provides accommodating yet unobtrusive service that serves as an inspiration for graduates at the adjacent school of hospitality."
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Condé Nast Traveler
84.8
"The Sir Stamford is the picture of old-world English glamor with its gold-gilded pillars, tiered crystal chandeliers, open fireplaces and 18th-century antiques."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Situated in a part of town known for upmarket hotels, Sir Stamford is a boutique residence full of charm and grace."
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Lonely Planet
"The huge rooms – plush carpeting, sofas, marble bathrooms and pictures of English country life – are lovely, service is a strong point and there's a sundeck with a tiny pool."
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Time Out
"The savoury plate includes artistic canapés, bite-sized pastry filled with spicy potato, and arty sandwiches – like curried tuna, wrapped in a swirl of green bread and topped with purple flowers. "
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i
Top tip: choose a seat by the window.
Frommer's
"From the moment the doorman doffs his top hat to you, you've entered the world of aristocracy, complete with the slight scent of aged brandy."
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