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Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel

8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia (City East)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

I spent 5 days on my own here at the end of a long 2 1/2 month trip of a lifetime to New Zealand and Australia. The guest house is ideally situated in a peaceful road at the end of which are some great neighbourhood restaurants and local shops. You are within spitting distance of the harbour, Kings Cross and... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thankyou for those kind words. Yes, we do try to help guests see the most of our beautiful City, and the weather at Easter is traditionally the best time to visit. We are glad that you liked the Easter eggs! As I often say, it is our guests that make "Simpsons" such a pleasant place to stay. Most of our... More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We would love to stay again when in Sydney. Location was perfect, so nice not to be in a sterile hotel room. I must also say it was lovely that Ree knew every guests name. The decor of the hotel was beautiful.

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thanks for your Review! Yes, the large chain hotels do have their advantages, with more facilities (swimming-pool, gymnasium, conference rooms, etc), but I agree tat at times it is nice to have a change! We pride ourselves on giving guests a peaceful, friendly stay, in a lovely old mansion house, situated in an interesting area full of great restaurants, cafes... More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Had an enjoyable 3 night stay here in April 2013 and liked the overall quality and quiet ambience of the hotel. Good continental breakfast. The management were particularly helpful regarding access to city and recommending routes to the surrounding islands and bays. Very accommodating regarding storing luggage until late departure time and arranging taxi pickup. Pleasant walk to city centre,... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Thankyou for this succint and helpful Review. Yes, the Royal Botanic Gardnes are really special, with some interesting wild-flis, and birds, especially the large white cockatoos, with their bright sulpher-coloures crests! We try to visit the Gardens several times a week, as it is a really pleasant way to walk into the City, or down to the Opera House, and... More

Edenderry
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64 reviews 64 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

Room: We were upgraded to the Challis Room which had a little balcony, large shower, fully tiled bathroom, all white suite with little washing line in shower. Soft, absorbent white towels aplenty! Room is large, tastefully, cosily but with delightfully uncluttered decor. The bed is large, very comfortable and firm - dressed with crisp white bed linen and a luxurious... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Wowee! What a wonderful Review. Thankyou Carmel. We remember this lovely Irish couple who stayed with us recently, after visiting relations in Melbourne! It is really nice of them to go into so much details, and we are very pleased that they obviously enjoyed their time in Sydney! Thanks again for taking the trouble and time to review us so... More

Seeshaupt, Germany
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

If you are looking for a charming, personal, clean, tasteful small hotel, you will love Simpsons of Potts Point. The B&B is located right of buzzing Darlinghurst and Kings Cross in a very quiet neighborhood and in short walking distance to the Wooloomaloo waterfront and as such close to the Botanical Garden and the Sydney Opera as well as Circular... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

What a thoughtful Review, Dieter! This couple had planned their trip well, and arranged to get the most out of their time in Sydney. We felt that they had enjoyed their stay with us, and are glad that this was in fact correct! Thankyou for referring to our website, and especially the Video link on the front page. It does... More

Basalt, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

Arrived exhausted after long flight and was so grateful that Ree let us into our room at 8am and even upgraded us. Immaculately clean, beautifully appointed home and rooms. Comfortable bed and strong shower. Bountiful breakfast. We're walkers, so easy walk to the Circular Quay and Opera House area via the Botanic Garden. Simpson's occupies a quiet spot on the... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thanks for your positive Review. Yes, whilst our officail check-in is 3.00.pm., we do try to get our rooms ready as soon as possible, especially for our long-distance travellers. However, if they are on an early morning flight, and their room is not ready, we do have a downstairs bathroom that they can use to "freshen-up". we can make them... More

Cupertino, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This charming B&B is located in a quiet neighborhood away from the bustle of busy Sydney, yet with convenient access to the city highlights. Upon arrival our charming host gave us an introductory tour of the premises as well as an overview of the Sydney sights. Although the locals walk to town, we weren't quite up to that and took... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

We remember this lovely couple form Cailfornia who seemed to enjoy their time with us! And yes, we always like it when we need to re-fill the port and sherry decanters in the morning, as it means our guests are enjoying participating in them! And of course, a myriad of great neighbourhood restaurants and little bars to enjoy. Cheers....keith. More

Los Angeles, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I stayed at Simpsons for two weeks in February 2013 and can't say enough good things about my experience. The room was bright & comfortable -- good A/C, if needed -- and the location had a "neighborhood feel" and yet was only a short walk to the Kings Cross train station or a longer but doable walk to the CBD.... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thanks Don! A nice straightforward and positive Review. We like "positive" ! Yes, we are in a very nice neighbourhood, yet close enough to walk to the centre of the City in about 20-minutes. We think Potts Point is " the place to stay when you want to be in the City, but don't want to stay in the City"... More

Coffs Harbour, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

We found Simpsons lived up to most of what has been said. We had our 2 yr old with us and they did try to accommodate our needs. It was a bit hard to get around the local steep streets and stairs with the pram with dodgy wheels (bring your own) and the taxis were unreliable. We couldn't find any... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thankyou for your constructive Review. Yes, it is difficult to find suitable restaurants for babies anywhere, but there are a few that we can recommend. Whilst we do welcome "hotel-trained" children, as they say, we probably are more suited to couples, or people with older children. We were surpsied to hear of the plumbing noise being an issue, but of... More

Canberra, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

This intimate B&B is conveniently located in the centre of Sydney. Lovely 'old world' Victorian style home in a leafy quiet street of Potts Point within walking distance to many major tourists attractions, restaurants and public transport. The staff are friendly, helpful and could not do enough for us. We enjoyed staying in this intimate, friendly home style accommodation, and... More

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simpsonshotel, Owner at Simpsons of Potts Point Hotel, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thanks Trish! Nice to get some favourable comments from an Aussie! We do get quite a few Canberra guests, as "Simpsons" offers something unique, with our lovely old heritage building. There is no doubt that the large chain hotels have many advantages over "Simpsons" from the point of view of major facilities, conference rooms, swimming pools, etc., but we do... More

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Hotel Simpsons Of Potts Point
Address: 8 Challis Ave | Potts Point, Sydney, New South Wales 2011, Australia
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Region: Australia > New South Wales > Sydney > City East
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant
Hotel Style:
#2 Romantic Hotels in Sydney
#5 Business Hotels in Sydney
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Price range (per night): INR14,401 - 16,718
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
"Simpsons" is an intimate 12 - room B&B boutique hotel, situated within a restored 1892 Victorian mansion, and is very centrally located in leafy tree-lined Potts Point, a vibrant and cosmopolitan area, being the closest suburb east of the City, with many interesting restaurants, bars, galleries and cafes nearby, yet only a 20 minute walk to the beauty of Sydney Harbour and Opera House. ... more   less 
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