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Hotel 59vsSir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney
Both hotels are endorsed by those who travel for a living. On balance, Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney ranks significantly better than Hotel 59. Sir Stamford at Circular Quay Hotel Sydney scores 82 with positive reviews from 7 sources including Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Hotel 59
Time Out
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
59 Bayswater Rd, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
From $33/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Flatscreen TV
- Express check-in / check-out
Time Out "This European-style bed and breakfast and has only nine rooms so book well in advance." Full review
Rough Guide "Small hotel (just 9 rooms), reminiscent of a pleasant European pension, with a friendly owner and small and very clean, if slightly dated, a/c rooms."
Fodor's "In its character as well as its dimensions, this friendly B&B on a quiet part of a bar- and club-lined street is reminiscent of a European pensione." Full review
Lonely Planet "Hotel 59 is good bang for your buck on the quiet part of Bayswater Rd, with nouveau-Med rooms and smiley staff who go out of their way not to get in your way." Full review
Frommer's "This popular and friendly B&B is well worth considering if you want to be near the Kings Cross action but far enough away to get a decent night's sleep." Full review
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
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Sir Stamford at Circular Quay is located next to the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House." Full review
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." Full review
Star Service "The gracious staff provides accommodating yet unobtrusive service that serves as an inspiration for graduates at the adjacent school of hospitality." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler84.8
"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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Situated in a part of town known for upmarket hotels, Sir Stamford is a boutique residence full of charm and grace." Full review
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." Full review
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. " Full review
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." Full review
