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Rebecca S
Canberra

Great location, if you can overlook the run down facilities

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 6 Oct 2024via mobile
I would agree with other reviewers, the Sebel is in an excellent location and service is excellent. However, the facilities are exceptionally run down, carpet worn, paint peeling off, tiles almost falling off bathroom wall, pool tiles broken and cracked. We were very fortunate to have an upgrade from a two bedroom apartment, to a three bedroom apartment, the views from the balcony are stunning. The room had two bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room and lounge. Showers were pretty bad, small, dirty, and water pressure was really bad. Again the location is this selling point, with Westfield at your door and a short walk to the train station. I feel sorry for the staff at Sebel who have to work extra hard for a very run down establishment.
Date of stay: October 2024
Room Tip: Parking on site at a cost.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 4 October 2024

    We stayed as a family of four after booking directly through the All Accor website. Elements of the room inclusions stated on the website were absolutely not provided, such as there was no coffee machine, no ice maker, certainly no pay tv or anything other than free to air, and no mini-bar. These were not an issue to us, but they should not state that this is part of the room when it is not.

    It also provided the option to pay more for breakfast being included. When we checked in, we were offered a paper bag with some cereal as the breakfast. I said no, that's not what a reasonable person expects from an included breakfast at a hotel. Even if it was what they did usually, this should be very clearly stated in the website so you can make an educated decision about whether to pay extra for it. I did not accept the bag, and requested a partial refund of the extra cost I had paid. The manager on duty said he understood and I did not take possession of the bag at any time. He said he would chase up my request for the refund of the breakfast, but after reminding him as I checked out, and after sending an email requesting this to the hotel manager, I have heard nothing.

    The room itself was tidy and comfortable. We had a two bedroom apartment. Apparently there was a pool, but no information was provided at any time about this. I found it on level 7, but we did not use it. I believe there should have been a gym somewhere, based on the advertising, but I have no idea where this might have been. Again, absolutely no facilities information was provided to us - nothing in the room, and no information communicated on check-in.

    No cleaning materials supplied such as a broom, toilet brush, dustpan and shovel, so you cannot easily tidy up after yourself, and there is no housekeeping supplied (we were not there for a full week, I believe it occurs after that). One used toilet roll was available, and we had to go and request more to last us through the visit. A single bin liner was provided in the bin, so we had to ask for more of those as well, so that we could actually keep our room cleaned. We did not use the oven, and the area around the stovetop was quite greasy.

    Minor complaints regarding cleanliness, dissatisfaction with misrepresentation of the booking, but overall, a very good location and room. I will be much happier when they refund me the extra amount I paid, but I have also requested they update the website listing so more people are not misled into ordering something that is not what they expected. There is pretty much no service provided at all, and this is not a 4 1/2 star hotel. I would suggest it should be updated to a 2 star hotel. Honestly, it does not exceed above-average accommodation needs, it does not actually meet them. It really is a budget and comfortable accommodation that meets purpose, but there is no service at all.

    Room tip: Be aware of what you are going to receive - don't just believe the website. DO NOT PAY EXTRA FOR THE BREAKFAST, unless you understand.
    Date of stay: September 2024
    • Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 20 September 2024 via mobile

    It has been 5 years since we stayed at the Sebel. The experience this time was somewhat disappointing- the room was very “tired” - lots of marks and chips and loose items and appliances- my son had to fix all of the toilet roll holders. There was a gas leak in the kitchen and no instructions on how to work the oven. The shower was awful - getting a reasonable temperature each time was a skill that was learned over the week - it was a very fine line between freezing cold and dangerously hot! Having said that, the bed was very comfortable and lots of space. The location is fantastic and the parking is easy. I think there will have to be some form of refurbishment or upgrade as the experience this time would make us think again the next time we need a Sydney base.

    Date of stay: September 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Reviewed 1 September 2024 via mobile

    This hotel had limited amenity and was rather tired in finishes and appearance. My shower was being held together with blue tape.
    The front reception was unattended for 15 minutes upon my arrival with no apology for the wait.
    The bed was very uncomfortable and noise from pipes and neighbours was very significant through the night.

    Date of stay: August 2024
    Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Reviewed 12 May 2024 via mobile

    Rooms are ok. Service was well below par for an ACCOR property.
    Kitchen floors were cracked and broken, furniture is and decor is well and truly dated.

    For the price… it’s time that an upgrade was done to these rooms.

    Also, cleaning the kitchen once in a while might be nice. We are our every night as the pots & pans were disgusting and the oven and range hood were beyond repute.

    Dirty pots, pans and drawers
    Dirty oven
    Dirty windows
    Paint or .. blood on curtains
    Stains
    Flashing and non-working LED ceiling lights
    Broken power switches… it’s unbelievable what they will let out!

    Room tip: Parking less than 2m Room good size but don’t expect any advertised 5* or even 4* experience… it’s old and dated!
    Date of stay: May 2024
    Trip type: Travelled with family
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    Sandra Crisafi, General Manager at The Sebel Residence Chatswood, responded to this reviewResponded 15 May 2024

    Dear Trent,

    We appreciate you taking the time to complete a review from the Sebel Sydney Chatswood.

    It was disappointing to note our cleanliness and room maintenance was not up to standard, I apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. This will be further investigated to ensure our hotel better serves our guests in the future.

    Thank you again for sharing your experience, we appreciate your detailed feedback and we do hope you will allow us the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.


    Kind Regards,
    Sydney Sebel Chatswood

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    Reviewed 28 March 2024 via mobile

    I had a 2 bedroom appartment. First of all wrong configuration. Was supposed to be 1 king 1 queen. Instead 1 queen 2 singles.
    The shower in one bathroom leaked water all over the floor and on my son’s clothes.
    The bathrooms and kitchen were filthy. There were potato chips on the floor.
    No welcome pack being an Accor platinum member.
    Iron but no board. No rubbish bags. No tea towel, no washing machine powder, 1 sachet of dishwashing liquid for a 4 day stay.
    Fridge leaked water and the freezer was full of ice.
    The toilet did a part refill every 6-10 minutes next to the bedroom.
    Worst I have stayed in.

    Room tip: Do not stay here.
    Date of stay: March 2024
    Trip type: Travelled on business
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    Sandra Crisafi, General Manager at The Sebel Residence Chatswood, responded to this reviewResponded 15 April 2024

    Dear Suzie,

    We appreciate you taking the time to complete a review.

    We sincerely apologise regarding the room cleanliness, maintenance and bedding configuration. We apologise the room was not up to standard and for any negative impact this had on your stay with us. This will be further investigated to ensure this doesn't continue in the future.

    Thank you again for sharing your experience, we appreciate your detailed feedback and we do hope you will allow us the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.

    Kind Regards,
    Sydney Sebel Chatswood

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