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Simpson’s is one of the best hotel stays. Actually it’s more of a boutique type B&B in a quaint Victorian house in the Potts Point section of Sydney. The hotel has several suites with their own unique personality and décor. Chris and I stayed in the Cloud Suite and it was heavenly and romantic.
We arrived via cab to Simpsons where Damien greeted us at the door after we rang the bell. He showed us around the first floor of the hotel which consisted of a solarium breakfast/tea area, sitting room, library and living room. The décor was amazing with grand styled mirrors, plush furnishings and lovely accent pieces.
There were two more floors of guest suites and we were situated on the second floor.
The Cloud Suite was incredible and I loved it immediately. The ceilings were incredibly high and the room was full of light from the huge windows with stained glass accents. There was a nice fireplace with a mantle and a large mirror. The wardrobe was huge and big enough to fit all of our clothing and our suitcases. Thee wardrobe also had a full ironing board, iron, hairdryer, extra blankets and pillows. There was a TV with DVD player and a nice collection of DVD’s. Right under the TV was the mini bar/fridge. Our suite came with a box of chocolates ad a bottle of champagne so we bopped the already chilled champagne in the fridge for later. The couch was right in front of the main windows and very comfortable. The coffee table had various magazines strew across it from fashion, travel and local happenings. The bed was very comfortable and was some of the best sleep I’ve ever had. The bathroom was a bit on the old fashioned side with small black and white tiles and stark white fixtures. The large steam shower and huge Jacuzzi tub was my favorite.
Included in our stay was a light breakfast served in the solarium. It was a buffet spread of breads, cereal, and canned fruits and some fresh fruit along with juice and tea/coffee. The breakfast wasn’t bad but it was no Pancakes in the Rocks. The main office is off to the side of the solarium where the staff is eager to give you any advice on events, attractions and Sydney life. The service and staff made us feel as if we were family and not guests. It was a wonderful experience and better than I could have i
Unique Quality: The large jacuzzi bathtub was a big highlight for me. We enjoyed many a bubble bath after a long day of sightseeing.
The bed was extremely comfortable and it was some of the best sleeping experiences.
The chocolates and champagne upon arrival was a nice touch. It was a large bottle of chapagne and we enjoyed sippingit while taking a relaxing bubble bath. Thhe choclate swere quite nice in delicate shapes.
The in-room fridge was also appreciated. We often brough drinks or desserts back to the room for later and I was happy to have a place to store them.
This was one of my best ever hotel stays, perhaps because it is not your typical hotel. Set up with several rooms that they call suites each is quite unique and individual. We were in the Cloud Suite which consisted of the main bedroom with queen sized bed and also a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and stand alone shower.
Check in was a breeze in that there really is no check in. We arrived and rang from the front door to Damien that we were there. He buzzed us in and came out to meet us. Showed us around a little which really meant the living/sitting room then up to our room. This was on the 1st floor (2nd in America) facing the street. Here he left us to ourselves, and left the registration card for us to “bring down in the morning at breakfast, no rush.”
The room itself was quite amazing. I did not measure the size but would say that it is about 14 by 21 feet or so. From the door facing the window and street you have the wardrobe and TV along the left wall. Inside the wardrobe we found a full ironing board, iron and hair dryer as well as extra blankets and pillows and room to hang our clothes. Under the TV you find the refrigerator with mini bar and also a DVD player with a fairly large selection of DVDs. In front of the window is the couch and in the right side corner the chair. The bed is on the right wall and is one of the most comfortable I’ve ever been in.
The bathroom is to the right on the wall that the main door is on. It opens with the toilet behind the door and the sink to your left. Stand alone shower by the window and a large Jacuzzi tub.
Each morning they give a light breakfast of breads, cereal, and canned fruits and some fresh fruit along with juice and tea/coffee. This is given in the solarium in the back down stairs. Their main office is just off of this too where they are very happy to give ideas and help you out with what ever it is you possibly need. The service and the people are the best parts of this place and trust me the room was amazing.
Simpsons Hotel provides a perfect blend of city sights and country charm, offering the amenties of a full-service hotel while also providing the personal touch you can only find at a B&B. The accommodations are lush and cozy, and the staff are attentive, responsive and delightful. We would stay here again and again. Thank you!
booked two rooms to stay for new year 2007.
approached to change the booking to stay less time due to change of plans and got nothing short of the feeling we were causing them trouble, they had so many guests waiting etc etc
In fact snobbery comes to mind. The e mails we recieved are available to see.
Yes we got a refund of the deposit but only as they had other guests wanting rooms.
mark.williams@phoenixlogistics.co.uk
My wife and I stayed at Simpsons of Potts Point while on the last leg of our honeymoon. From the first morning we arrived, tired and frazzled, we were greeted with absolutely first-rate personal service. Our room (The Cloud Room) was cozy and bright and felt like our very own vacation home. Hotel location was perfectly situated for a brisk and beautiful 15 minute walk through the Botanical Gardens to the Circular Quay and very close to all kinds of hip little boutiques and restaurants. Truely a perfect spot to stay when you want to experience the best Sydney has to offer.
From the minute you step inside this beautifully renovated house you are in a different world - a place of peace and quiet sophistication surrounded by lovely antiques and contemporary art. Our en suite room on the first floor was spacious and well appointed with the usual TV, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, iron, hairdryer etc.
Breakfast - continental only but with a good selection to choose from, was, for me, a leisurely affair with the newspaper. My daughter had hers in bed!
Potts Point is a very attractive area with wide tree-line streets and any number of good restaurants and cafes. There is good access into the City, harbour and Opera House plus other local attractions.
But it is the hosts, Marie and Keith, who make this place really special. They went out of their way to be helpful and ensure we had the best possible stay. Nothing was too much trouble.
This was truely one of the most charming and hospitable places I have stayed in.
Catherine
Claygate, Surrey, UK
We stayed here early Nov 06 for three nights. Upon arrival there was a little confusion as the door security no we had been given did not work. Rang the tel no given. Was told the no had changed!!! The person on the end of the phone did not seem to know what room we should be in. Room we tried was locked. Found another room with the key in the door (we had been told before we left for our holiday that the key would be in the door!).
Apart from the above confusion, the room itself was spacious and well equipped for our needs. The room led on to a balcony with a view of the street. The breakfast was more than adequate for my husband and I. I like a hot water with slices of lemon in the morning. The lady in the kitchen said they did not have any lemons, but Keith, I think it was Keith, overheard this and appeared minutes later with a lemon. Very impressive. The lounges and all common areas were very well kept. Antiques, comic peices, very comfortable lounges with internet access. It was only a 15 minute walk across the botanical gardens to the Opera House and the Harbour. I would recomend a stay here if you were looking for something different to the large corporate hotels.
I must agree with an earlier review about the "stoppy" service. My wife and I stayed for four nights but had originally booked for five. When we advised we would be leaving a day earlier than planned, it was handled as a major catasrophe. Despite being a few metres away, the Manager communicated with me about this problem by email...!!! He informed me that I would be charged for all nights booked, despite my planned early departure! Now I appreciate that some country house and resort hotels have such a poilcy, but this hotel is in the city of Sydney and they are also charging the same rates as most five star Sydney hotels. I was also staying for several nights and gave them plenty of notice of the change. I found the manger (offline!!) and after a heated confrontation, I eventually got some satisfaction and was not charged for the early departure. However, it is important that people are aware that this is not a hotel to stay at if you are in Sydney on business and there is any chance that you may have to make a change to your reservation.
The only other point I would make is that when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon after a 24hr flight from London, there was no one to greet us and I had to call an after hours number to get in. I was given security code instructions for the front door and told my key was in the room. We then had to carry four large suitcases up a flight of stairs with no assistance.
Simpsons has an excellent hip location in Potts Point, somewhat ironic for a most un-hip hotel! However, I would not stay there again due to the attitude, inflexible policy and service problems. You can enjoy the same style and character of hotel at THE OBSERVATORY in a very pleasant and historic part of the city...same prices, but much better in every respect.
My wife and I stayed here based solely on recommendations from Trip advisor. We had five days here and I have to say it was fantastic.
The hotel had organised a limo to pick us up from the airport - most welcome after a 15 hour flight - and from there we never looked back. The room was large and clean, breakfast was healthy and fresh and the recommendations of the owner / manager were all spot on (especially the secret cocktail bar at the top end of the street!!!).
We would definitely go back as the location was perfect close enough to the city to walk, but far enough away to experience true Sydney life.
We stayed at Simpsons just after the 14-hour flight from LA, and they couldn't have made us feel more welcome. A room was available early, and so we rested for a bit, and then walked into the city through the botanical garden. What a lovely introduction to Sydney. The breakfasts were lovely, and they actually gave us directions from the airport when we got lost on the way. It was like having family there.
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Address: 8 Challis Ave, Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales, 2011, Australia
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