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Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel: Traveller Reviews

8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
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Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel
Ranked #1 of 212 accommodation in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 477 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Opera house(25)
  • Keith Marie(12)
  • Kings Cross(11)
  • Circular quay(10)
  • Very quiet(8)
  • Excellent restaurants(8)
  • Friendly and helpful(7)
  • Would highly recommend(7)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
  • Good restaurant(4)
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“The Heritage Haven”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

My partner and I had never been to Sydney before so we found the accommodation through wotif and saw a special rate going for the time we would be visiting. It looked promising but what we didn't realise was how helpful the staff would be, how gorgeous the historic house is, and what a great place it was in. Potts Point was a bit of a gamble for us since we didn't know the area, but everything was accessible either on foot (if you have sneakers on and plenty of time) or via the underground train and busses. At the end of a long day of seeing as much as we could, our cosy room up in the attic was an absolute haven and the easy breakfast system in the mornings meant we always got off to a good start. We may have taken a few pictures of the house itself for inspiration when we eventually build our own, or perhaps restore an old house.

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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kalaheo, Hawaii
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Still the same!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012

This was our fifth stay at Simpsons and fortunately nothing has changed. We had a different room this time, the Cloud Suite, a large spacious room at the front with the best bathroom of all the rooms we have stayed in at Simpsons. Actually, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the rooms, although we have not yet experienced every one. As the other glowing reviews of Simpsons are accurate I need not repeat them. But for those who have not yet been, you will appreciate the location, which is convenient to the airport (about $40 taxi) and to local restaurants (Fratelli and Lotus right next door) and the Woloomoloo Wharf (incidentally the longest wooden structure in the world), a ten minute walk which does involve traversing what we now term the "stairs of death." We plan to return in August!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Sweet little B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

It was a memorable 2 night stay here...loved hopping down the steps to walk up to Victoria wharf and across the gardens to the Opera house!
Enjoyed breakfast at the sun deck ....
The room next to it is where we were put up, nice and cosy with a little balcony.
Theres a lovely little library where you can laze...
Kieth was very good with directing us to places and suggesting activities...
You step out and there are a lot of fine dine places and convenience stores.
Absolutely loved the stay!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Auckland, New Zealand
1 review
“Great weekend long away”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - fabulous building, comfortable rooms, yummy breakfast and very helpful /friendly staff - we will be back!

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Richmond, Wisconsin
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
“Nice hotel for our 4-day pre-cruise stay in Sydney”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

We wanted to avoid the large franchise hotels and experience a location away from the tourist strips. Simpsons turned out to be a great choice. Enjoyed the location with many small very good restaurants nearby, a convenience store on the corner, + found a very nice coffee shop and a larger Woolworths grocery just a short walk away. This is not modern boxed high rise lodging but more of a Bed & Breakfast. Our room suited us fine and we enjoyed the continental breakfasts. The hosts could not have been nicer. Keith was a wealth of information on things to do and places to see. Met our expectations with no surprises, other than maybe the cost of the taxi from the airport, but that is what it is.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
Price range (per night):* 251 AUD - 302 AUD

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