The establishment markets itself as a boutique alternative hotel and that's exactly what we found. It's not a standard generic 5 star hotel, the setting is unique and the rooms certainly different. The staff fit the image with a very competent and interested approach, there is a confident attitude, but I will take that any day over the gushing blandness of the major chains. We had a great stay, loved the uniqueness of the room. My wife enjoyed the room service and the help with the IPad and apple tv. We found the restaurants great and will eat at EST any time we can. As hotel guests we had access to the nightclubs and bars, on the Saturday night the ability to jump the queues for our party of 6 was almost worth the hotel cost itself.
Perhaps it's not the quietest room in town, but we didn't notice it to be that bad.
Will we stay again - yes. Is it my favorite hotel in Sydney -? Not sure. It's very different to the quay grand which is my usual favorite, but the establishment is unique unusual and exactly what it markets itself as.

I agree with a previous reviewer that the place lacks warmth as it was too dark for my likings. Nevertheless, I loved the layout of the rooms and the bed was very comfortable. I would’ve slept like a baby if it wasn’t for all the noises. The staff was nice and the location of the hotel was just perfect.

Billed as THE place to stay, the establishment was a big disappointment. We received a lukewarm welcome, no one offered to help with our bags or explain the gadgetry in our room. Despite billing itself as a design hotel no one had put any thought into having a plug near a mirror for hair drying. The room was too dark, the lift system to gain access to bars restaurants etc, confusing. It lacked warmth and needs to up its game in and look beyond the superficial. Also greeting guests by getting them to sign a promise not to steal the iPad doesn't set the best tone.

A lovely city escape for my birthday at the Establishment Hotel recently. Located in a great spot to access all areas of the city. The room was beautifully furnished with the modern inclusions sitting well against the old building. Dining at Est capped off a well planned break by my husband. Have heard that it can be noisy but as we stayed during the week, we didn't have any of those problems.