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BreakFree on George

4.0 of 5
653 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 , Australia
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BreakFree on George
3.5 of 5 stars 211 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Darling Harbour(16)
  • Paddy market(11)
  • China town(7)
  • Open plan(7)
  • Swipe cards(4)
  • Not sure(4)
  • Bedroom apartment(4)
  • Free City Bus(4)
  • Clean and tidy(4)
  • Sussex St(3)
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Oberon
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I have stayed here previously and found it to be a good location and of average standard, certainly not flash but decent and basic. I recently went to book for what would have been our third visit, they were having a sale at the time for 149$ room which for a saturday night in sydney is good value. I was... More

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Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I chose this hotel for its location as I was travelling alone hence it was really helpful that the neighbourhood was bustling even at night as it is close to chinatown which is probably the only area that has any activity for a country like Australia where shops close really early by asian standards. Room cleanliness and deco was average.... More

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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I had received good reviews from a friend about the excellent place called the 'Breakfree on George' so i decided to stay here as it offered a kitchen as well as normal hotel facilities. As i walked into the hotel I knew that it was not the place i wanted to be, It stunk of different types of food, There... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments on your recent stay at BreakFree on George. Whilst I am delighted that you found the location ideal, I am naturally disappointed about the comments on the asian food smell. Though some of this is out of our control, due to the local area, we are definitely trying to minimize... More

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Stayed here for 3 nights - got a Buy 2 Free 1 night package on their website, and attained a further 10% discount on the package. 3 adults booked into an open planned suite, which was good value at an average of $180 per night all in. The location of the hotel is fantastic if you like to be close... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to share your impression of your room, the Hotel and local area. Your feedback is important in identifying our strengths, weaknesses and areas that need some improvement, and I appreciate the time taken to make these assessments and comments. Great to hear you took advantage of the ‘Stay 3 Pay 2’ offer on our... More

Falls Church, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in this hotel twice over the Christmas/New Years holiday timeframe -- once before Christmas when we arrived in Sydney, and then for 3 days over the New Years holiday. Considering how swamped Sydney is over New Years, I was genuinely impressed with the helpfulness and thoughtfulness of the hotel staff. The rooms were clean and well maintained with... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you so much for sharing your impressions on your stay at BreakFree on George. I really appreciate the comments, especially on the helpfulness and thoroughness of the hotel staff. I will be sharing your comments with my team. Your feedback is a vital tool in identifying our performance levels, especially from a guest's point of view, and I appreciate... More

Sydney, Australia
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Handy being near main train station, restaurants nearby, room very noisy due to air conditioning of adjoining building outside window. Breakfast by hotel was very poor, definitely not recommended. Prepared breakfast starts at 7am, got there at 7.15am and all cooked food had gone COLD. No brewed coffee or fresh fruit, below average presentation. Better off making your own breakfast.... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay. I am delighted that you found the location ideal for your stay. Please do accept my apology for the air conditioner at the neighboring Church, I have contacted them to have it serviced again. I have also passed on your comments about breakfast to the Restaurant owners, the... More

Dublin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We booked this place through Abbey Travel in Dublin for four nights rooms were great and spacious and clean, location was wonderful for exploring Sydney as its right beside Paddys Market and China town and not to far from Darling Harbour I would recommend this place especially the apartments which we booked they are great. More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with BreakFree on George Hotel. I do appreciate the feedback, as it is a vital tool in establishing our performance levels, especially from a Guest’s point of view. Thank you again for the comments, I look forward to welcoming you back to BreakFree on George again. Yours sincerely,... More

Perth, Australia
Senior Contributor
46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
3
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The location is very convenient but the rooms could do with a bit for refreshing. Not the most salubrious of hotels. Reasonably clean. The lobby smelt of cooking- probably because of the Chinese restaurant- Chilli & Spice being located in the mezzanine. The front deskstaff not the most friendly. They could learn how to smile a little. Small kitchenette, there... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
9 May 2012

Thank you for sharing your impressions of the Hotel from your recent stay with us. I really do appreciate your feedback on the service staff, room quality and the little extras that we should get right. I will be sharing your comments with the whole team. Thank you again for the feedback, I look forward to welcoming you back to... More

London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My daughter & I stayed at this hotel in November 2011. On arrival our room was very dirty, the bathroom tiles had 'dried, hard, brown substance' stuck on them and there was black slime on the bath sealant. The matresses were stained with blood & urine and were totally disgusting, as was the 'clean' stained bed linen. I reported the... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Unfortunately, our housekeeping team can occasionally over look items when they shouldn’t. On this occasion the bathroom stained silicon should have been reported to maintenance for replacement, and the mattress protector should have also been changed (thought the linen and the bed were definitely not stained with blood or urine). I was disappointed in the mistake that was made, as... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

My family stayed at the Breakfree on George for a 3 night stay. The hotel is incredibly clean and the apartments are just lovely - good size of communal areas, comfortable, clean bedrooms. Really well equipped. But the location is the main sell for this hotel. In Chinatown, you won't be short of eating options! You are 5 minutes walk... More

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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you for taking the time to pass on your impression from your recent stay at BreakFree on George. I was naturally delighted to read your comments on the great location, cleanliness and room facilities. Your feedback is a vital tool in identifying our performance levels and the areas that need improvement, especially from a guest's point of view, and... More

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653 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 , Australia
Price range (per night):* S$176 - 364

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