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47 Chippen Street | Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales 2008, Australia
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South Sydney Waldorf Apartment Hotel
Ranked #27 of 209 hotels in Sydney
4.5 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
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  • Great value(7)
  • Good internet service(6)
  • Spacious clean(5)
  • Free car parking(5)
  • Central railway station(5)
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south wales
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Good hotel - excellent staff!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012
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Stayed here for 3 nights over New years eve. The rooms are of a good standard with all the facilities you need. The hotel is located about 10 mins walk to central tube station and takes about 10 minutes and costs between $10 - $15 in a taxi to get to the rocks/opera house area. The staff are what made our stay though they were all very helpful with anything we wanted. Only negatives were that gym and pool were both out of action during our stay and the area that the hotel is in is very quiet with not much going on. Would recommend though if you are looking for somewhere to stay in Sydney.
TIP: It was cheaper to get a Taxi to the airport from the hotel than it was to catch the train to central and walk to the hotel - would imagine this depends on what time of day you are travelling though.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Easy, relaxing place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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We really enjoyed this hotel - could not believe we found a hotel at such a good price so close to the CBD that included parking. We used the pool area which was great and would be a good spot to have a BBQ. Full kitchen in the room, plenty of space, nice balcony.

Breakfast was included and just the standard cereal, yogurt, juice, and toast which suited us just fine.

We liked this location as we spend half our time in Newtown and half in the CBD. Redfern was only a 5 minute walk away (I would suggest using the main road which is quite safe instead of taking the short cut - although we did this once and all was fine.) $10 cab to Oxford St and also only $12 from Darling Harbour.

Room was nice and clean and nicely decorated. Bed was comfortable

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“nice friendly accommodation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012
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Nice friendly accommodation in Sydney.The location was great for us as we were visting the University in Broadway area.Very clean,spacious accommodation with both kitchen, laundry and free car parking and breakfast daily. Very good onsite management and great value for Sydney accommodation

  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Substance over style, Function over form”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012
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The Waldorf is not luxurious, but not cheap either, and not that well-situated and not that exceptional by any hotel rating system, but it worked for me. One by one: not luxurious, but a very functional room with kitchenette, bathroom, washer/dryer, balcony, closet space, cable TV and a comfortable bed. The management thought of everything: dishwashing soap, sponges, dishtowels, utensils and dishes, laundry detergent and chairs and table on the balcony. The apartment is also well-designed, with the kitchen by the balcony for ventilation, rather than by the entrance.

As for the location: it is a good 10 minute walk to the main road (Broadway) or Central station, and the surrounding streets are deserted at night; on the other hand, the area seems more residential than unsafe.

Now for the ratings climbing: the Waldorf has a few extras that might boost up its ratings. It serves breakfast in its café. It has a (tiny) swimming pool and “spa” (chairs) on its roof. It has a fitness room (closed for renovation). It has an elevator and in-building parking. But honestly, anyone seeking out the Waldorf for these amenities is better off elsewhere. The reason to come here is for the solid basics, fully functional apartments, and acceptable price (for Sydney). And the reception is friendly. In short, it’s totally workable so long as you keep your expectations in check.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“It's good, but not sure of the location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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When you arrive, you will notice the great hospitality that exists in this hotel. Room is spacious with great and there is everything you need. It's all modern and clean.

We stayed three nights and towels were changed twice. Bed wasn't made at all. So the service lacks a little bit.

Breakfast was suprisingly good, they say that it's "light breakfast" but it's actually a pretty regular hotel breakfast.

Highlight of this hotel is the rooftop. You can find a medium sized pool and a jacuzzi.

The location. It's like 10 minute walk from Central station and 20 minutes to CBD. There is no bus stops nearby and there is just a few restaurants within walking distance. So, if you are not travelling with car - I don't recommend this hotel. But, if you don't need public transportation - this is the hotel.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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47 Chippen Street | Chippendale, Sydney, New South Wales 2008, Australia
Price range (per night):* S$189 - 398

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