Eco-friendly hotel in Sydney's leafy Potts Point neighborhood
Walk to several trendy, foodie-approved restaurants and cafes
Spacious, simple rooms with kitchenettes, iPod docks, and minibars
Some rooms have views of Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House
Chinese restaurant on-site, plus room service from neighboring cafe
Rooftop swimming pool with stunning Opera House views
Barbeque grills and picnic tables on the sun terrace
Free access to a nearby fitness center
Laundry room on every floor of the hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
Room decor can be spartan
No fitness center on site
Main tourist sights and business district aren't within walking distance
Breakfast not included in room rates
There
are 126 rooms in this modern, mid-range hotel with eco-friendly inclinations. The hotel's Potts Point neighborhood is popular with food lovers, as it's home to many top-class restaurants, most of which are a short walk from the hotel. Rooms are spacious and bright, with kitchenettes that offer guests the option of saving a bit on meals.
There’s a small pool on the rooftop with fantastic views across to the
Opera House, and guests can use a nearby gym free of charge. Those wanting to be in the heart of the Central Business District
should consider the Park Regis City Center, though only some of its rooms have kitchenettes.
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Scene
Eco-friendly hotel with light and modern interiors
The Macleay Hotel prides itself on its
eco-friendly credentials. It uses low energy lighting and appliances throughout
the hotel, and has sensor lighting in the car park plus a strict recycling
policy. The lobby is light, bright, and modern. There are stylish contemporary sofas, two
computer stations, a stand of tourist information leaflets, and a wooden
reception desk with hidden spotlights. The vibe here is best for independent travelers who are looking for a solid place to rest, as there aren't many places for guests to mingle and gather. There is no indoor lounge area, so when guests aren't out and about in the city, they tend to gather around the outdoor pool. The hotel has a quiet atmosphere, and guests here predominantly couples and families.
Location
In up-and-coming Potts Point, a five-minute drive from the Central Business District
The hotel is located halfway up a hill in the leafy and up-and-coming
Potts Point neighborhood, in between famous Kings Cross and the harbor. It’s
quickly becoming a popular destination for food lovers as some of Sydney's best
restaurants including Fratelli Paradsio, Sardine Room, Fei Jei, Cho Cho San,
and Apollo call Potts Point home. Many of these are within a
two-minute walk of the hotel. The hotel is also a five-minute walk from beautiful
Woolloomooloo Bay, and 15-minute walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens. The main tourist sights like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and the bars and restaurants of The Rocks aren't within walking distance. Drives to those destinations will take five to 15-minutes to reach by taxi depending on traffic. Kings
Cross station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel, and Sydney
International Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Rooms
Spacious rooms with kitchenettes, some with spectacular views
Rooms at the Macleay Hotel used to be serviced apartments, so they are
spacious and each have a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge,
and appropriate cookware. Decor is kept light, with off-white walls and burnt orange details in the soft furnishings, though the look can be spartan overall. Gray industrial carpeting and white or light wood veneer furniture with simple lines complete the look in most rooms, though some units have sharp parquet floors. Rooms are available in Studio, Twin Studio, Triple
Studio, or Two-Bedroom Apartment configurations. The triple rooms have either a queen-size bed and a single bed, or two
double beds, making them suitable for families. Guests have a choice of harbor or city views, and the Sydney Opera House can be seen in the distance from some rooms. Features include air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite
channels, iPod dock, coffee and tea making facilities, a minibar, free Wi-Fi,
and a work desk. Some have a private balcony. Tile bathrooms are a bit outdated, with walk-in showers and pedestal sinks. Toiletries are provided.
Features
Rooftop pool with great views, and free off-site gym access
The hotel has a Chinese restaurant on-site, Billy Kwongs, which is open
for dinner daily. Breakfast is available on site for an additional fee, and guests can order room service from the cafe across the road for breakfast,
lunch, or dinner. Meals at the cafe are also chargeable to guest rooms.
There’s a rooftop pool, which is small, but has a pretty terrace and fantastic
views of the harbor and the famous opera house. There are also picnic benches and
barbecue grills for guests to use. Those staying at the hotel are entitled to
free use of a fitness center which is five minutes up the road. It’s a
stylish gym which has an enormous weight room and a timetable of workout
classes from gentle yoga to bootcamp-style workouts. There are laundry rooms on
each floor of the hotel, a computer station, and free newspapers are available. Wi-Fi is free throughout,
although some complain that it can be difficult to connect.
