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Mrs Banks Hotel
259 Oxford St Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales 2021 Australia
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Located in the heart of Paddington, Mrs Banks Boutique Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore Sydney. A short distance to the CBD, Centennial Park, Kings Cross and Bondi. Constructed in 1914, the former heritage bank building has been lovingly transformed into a bold, design-driven property of the 21st century. Surrounded by eclectic cafes, bars, shops, art galleries and restaurants, Mrs Banks Hotel is placed in the cultural hub of the city.
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Property amenities
Street parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Complimentary tea
Taxi service
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Blackout curtains
Soundproof rooms
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Boutique
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English
Location
259 Oxford St Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales 2021 Australia
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Grade: 82 out of 100
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Sydney Airport
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Edgecliff
13 min•Sydney Trains
Kings Cross
17 min•Sydney Trains
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63 Restaurants
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We spent three nights at the Mrs Banks Hotel, and thought it was great. The room, although not huge, was really comfortable and well decorated and furnished, good quality bedding and bathroom supplies. Complimentary breakfast was a great start to the day. But as others have said the helpful and friendly staff, who had a fab knowledge of the bars and restaurants locally made it extra special. The local area is really fab with lovey places to hang out, but just a 10 min hop on the bus to the centre. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed at Mrs Banks whilst visiting Sydney for work recently and I enjoyed every minute of my stay. What a great find. This heritage building has been completely refurbished and very tastefully decorated. I had the pleasure to meet Dylan, the General Manager, who did all he could to make sure I felt at home
I highly recommend this boutique hotel if you’re looking to experience real Sydney fine hospitality. This hotel is within walking distance of the coolest and finest venues.
I highly recommend this boutique hotel if you’re looking to experience real Sydney fine hospitality. This hotel is within walking distance of the coolest and finest venues.
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Travelled on business
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reat location on Oxford st Paddington - We stayed here for World Pride/ Mardi Gras and we’re not disappointed. A short 15 min or so walk into Taylor’s Square.
Nice places for brunch nearby and handy small grocers to pick up snacks. Great shower and nice bathroom. My only not great thing was the check in experience - a bit abrupt with not much info provided and paying for the hotel upfront which was fine, but all I saw was the eftpos matching with hundreds of dollars for me to swipe my card on! Also, given the place is an old bank, the room we stayed in had no proper window, just squares of thick glass to let a bit of natural light in. That was fine for us as it wasn’t a weekend to hang in the hotel room.
Nice places for brunch nearby and handy small grocers to pick up snacks. Great shower and nice bathroom. My only not great thing was the check in experience - a bit abrupt with not much info provided and paying for the hotel upfront which was fine, but all I saw was the eftpos matching with hundreds of dollars for me to swipe my card on! Also, given the place is an old bank, the room we stayed in had no proper window, just squares of thick glass to let a bit of natural light in. That was fine for us as it wasn’t a weekend to hang in the hotel room.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I booked this hotel through booking.com and having given taxi driver their app to work off - dropped me somewhere completely different- where I expected to be, not 15 minutes further out of town which is where booking.com placed it.
On checking into the room I was surprised to find it had no window as there was no mention of this on the booking.com site.
Booking. Com could not have been less helpful or interested when I contacted them, so be warned when using them to book hotels.
Otherwise the hotel seems clean and while the room is small and claustrophobic it would be fine it that’s how it was sold and what I was expecting.
On checking into the room I was surprised to find it had no window as there was no mention of this on the booking.com site.
Booking. Com could not have been less helpful or interested when I contacted them, so be warned when using them to book hotels.
Otherwise the hotel seems clean and while the room is small and claustrophobic it would be fine it that’s how it was sold and what I was expecting.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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With all the lockdowns of Covid and everything this past year has brought I have reflected on past travels and been meaning to get back to my reviews. I was here March 2020 with a friend. I had booked two rooms (1 each) and I was disappointed with the receptionist when I approached him about the noise of the room at the front after my first night stay with the idea of asking if I could downgrade my room from the most expensive to one of the smaller ones at the back, but he took everything as personal. His reaction was off the wall, he was so incredibly rude and nasty that I was shaking, I am quite diplomatic but I was surprised, I was thinking 'Do you speak to your Mother like that", I was floored. My career has been in customer service training, in very difficult cases, this was not difficult and yet he went nuclear. He insisted that they had double glazing. They DO NOT but yes a 2nd pane of glass was added but not true double glazing and it did little to give me a good nights rest. I mentioned that maybe if one was from a big city noise would be no issue, but Im not from Sydney. I hope this person is no longer working for the hotel. He was not a good ambassador for it. I did finally insist on speaking to the manager, which he did not want me to do, who greatly helped with my move. But the scars of this visit, really are still there. My friend never knew about these issues, she arrived the following day, I was not happy to stay here but did so as to move would've caused issue with her. The manager at the time however was professional. Im sure I've seen reviews mentioning this rude staffer but it certainly looks like they are not here now. All I can say is in my experience it was not a good one, and on that I can't recommend it. I have never ever in my decades of traveling been treated by anyone so aggressively, I still fail to understand this entire episode and hope when travel is back I can go to a place where the welcome remains with me for all the right reasons. If this issue had been resolved nicely, calmly like an adult Im sure the rating would be much better..Rooms are small but clean and the back rooms are quieter....
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: If you want a quiet room ask for one at the back of the hotel.
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I stumbled across this gem and could not have been happier!
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable and the Nespresso machine was a lovely inclusion. I arrived early in the morning and didn’t expect my room to be available, so it was a wonderful surprise when I was able to check in early.
The building was quiet, despite being on Oxford street. The team were friendly, offered some great recommendations for the best coffee in the area and streets to visit to enjoy the terrace homes that Paddington is known for.
The Paddington Reservoir Gardens were a short walk away and worth a visit.
The property is highly recommended!
The room was spotless, the bed was super comfortable and the Nespresso machine was a lovely inclusion. I arrived early in the morning and didn’t expect my room to be available, so it was a wonderful surprise when I was able to check in early.
The building was quiet, despite being on Oxford street. The team were friendly, offered some great recommendations for the best coffee in the area and streets to visit to enjoy the terrace homes that Paddington is known for.
The Paddington Reservoir Gardens were a short walk away and worth a visit.
The property is highly recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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My partner and I drove from Melbourne to see “Hamilton” and stayed at Mrs Banks for 3 nights.Dylan and his team were welcoming and provided great recommendations for local cafes, wine bars and restaurants. Our room was clean, modern, quiet and comfortable. Check in/out was efficient. Easy bus ride into CBD. We would definitely go back and recommend to friends seeking an alternative to a large CBD or Darling Harbour type accommodation.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Nice boutique hotel, clean, with helpful well-informed staff. I appreciated being able to help myself to tea and perhaps a snack in the lobby anytime I wanted. Oxford St, where the hotel is, has a bus line (333, I believe) that goes all the way to Circular Quay in one direction, and to Bondi Beach in the other (paying the bus fare was ingeniously simple: tap a credit card when getting on and again when getting off). We found interesting shops and places to eat in the hotel's neighbourhood, and enjoyed simply walking around. We felt we were among locals and not crowds of tourists.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We look for small hotels that allow for walking tours and trips to restaurants, culture and neighborhoods. This hotel fits the bill. Very helpful and accommodating staff. We had previously stayed in the "Rocks" area of Sydney. The Paddington neighborhood is full of excellent food and walking choices, including to downtown. The hotel is also located about 300 feet higher than the downtown. Smoke from the terrible fires that have plagued this and other areas of Australia, were not felt as much as in downtown Sydney.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Room Tip: We stayed in both the standard and the deluxe rooms. We prefer the larger room.
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Room as clean and comfy and great location. The room was warm and the beds were very comfy. Nice big bathroom. Very quiet. Front desk was staffed until late. We chose the location as it was so close to Paddington Market so we were very pleased to find how good it was.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The Mardi Gras Parade does not go past the Hotel so there is no view from the rooms although the Parade is within walking distance!
All showers are "walk-in", that is, there is no "hob" to step over!
The Hotel has “Standard Twin” rooms which have two single beds.
"Yes a newsagent across from Mrs Banks Hotel where you can buy an Opal card for all the public transport . Bus’s , Trains and Ferries."Read full review
"The door may look locked but this is for added security and the staff release it when you call and your swipe card gets you in and out."Read full review
"The rooms on the first floor can be dark, request a corner room on a higher level or of you really want to have a treat book a suite"Read full review
"There are so many bars and restaurants across the road just stay in Paddington and absorb the area. Front desk manager amazing. "Read full review
PRICE RANGE
AU$251 - AU$306 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
AustraliaNew South WalesSydneyPaddington
NUMBER OF ROOMS
30
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mrs Banks Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Mrs Banks Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Paddington Markets (0.2 km), Paddington Reservoir Gardens (0.1 km), and Allianz Stadium (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Mrs Banks Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, baggage storage, and complimentary tea.
Which room amenities are available at Mrs Banks Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Mrs Banks Hotel?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Mrs Banks Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Fred's, Tequila Mockingbird, and Saint Peter.
Are there any historical sites close to Mrs Banks Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting State Theatre (2.5 km), Anzac Memorial (1.9 km), and St. Mary's Cathedral (2.1 km).