From the moment we arrived at this hotel we felt welcomed and relaxed. This hotel reminded me of what hotel service used to be. A proper driveway horseshoe you can drive into. A well dressed man snaps into action to guide you to a sensible spot. They casually great you and offer assistance. There is no rushing to grab your key and disappear with your car or opening the boot before the cars even stopped or fighting the taxis for position (they're kept well away until needed).
The huge reception area was always stocked with staff meaning we never once waited to be served and were always greeted in a relaxed and friendly manner. It was a almost a shame because it was such a beautiful and spacious foyer I could have admired it for longer. Check in was hassle free and we headed up to the room.
The room we stayed in at the Four Seasons was not huge but that was fine. It also had little in the way of a view despite being a harbour view room so if it's your first time in Sydney and that's important then let the staff know. What it did have though was exactly what I want in a hotel; a lovely and clean bathroom, a big comfortable bed, a clear work area off to the side, a couple of “chill-out chairs” and a modern TV with decent news channels.
The think that really impressed me with the hotel was the little extras that you just don't get in most decent hotels any more like an international power adaptor, shoe shine service and proper wooden coat hangers that you can take off the rail. It's always nice not to be treated like a criminal by your hotel. It also had the biggest safe I've ever seen in a hotel, plenty of cupboard space, a TV you can plug your own devices into, ice brought in daily, a TIME magazine waiting and my choice of complimentary (yes, complimentary) newspaper.
Truly wonderful. My new favourite hotel in Sydney.
Room Tip: Ask for a view if that's important to you as not all rooms have it.
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