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4.0 of 5
653 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 , Australia
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BreakFree on George
3.5 of 5 stars 211 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Darling Harbour(16)
  • Paddy market(11)
  • China town(7)
  • Open plan(7)
  • Not sure(4)
  • Swipe cards(4)
  • Bedroom apartment(4)
  • Free City Bus(4)
  • Clean and tidy(4)
  • Sussex St(3)
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Tauranga
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“tidy, well used, busy Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for 3 nights, our room was high up had a big balcony and a lounge area, the room was nicely serviced each day.
So many options for food close by, plus the tram and free down town bus make transport around very easy.

This is my second stay here in 2 years, both have been nice, its a busy Hotel but that has to be expected for being in the city centre, reception was often crowded but that is understandable with the amount of rooms they have, if people we not in so much of a rush it wouldn't matter.
I found the reception staff to be pleasant and helpful.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
27 March 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your impressions on your stay at BreakFree on George. I really appreciate the comments, especially on the reception staff. I will be sharing them with my team.

Your feedback is a vital tool in identifying our performance levels and the areas that need improvement, especially from a guest's point of view, and I appreciate you taking the time to make these assessments and comments.

Thank you again, I look forward to welcoming you back to the BreakFree on George Hotel soon.

Yours sincerely,

Nathan Quinlan
General Manager
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Melbourne, Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“amazing stay and service!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

we stayed at the breakfree for five days and four nights in a two bedroom apartment with separate rooms. we were lucky enough to be on the 16th floor with city views! The room was exceptionally clean and tidy and had all the necessities. We had daily room cleaning which we were not expecting as it was a self contained apartment, so we were very pleased! The location is excellent, right in the heart of the city and china town, easy access to public transport and walking distance to darling habour and westifield shopping centre. The front desk had excellent costumer service! The noise at night is unavoidable as your in the heart of the city, but the rooms block out quite a significant amount. Will definitely be staying there again if we travel back to sydney!

Room Tip: 2 bedroom apartments with separate rooms are very comfortable, cosy and private.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
27 March 2012
Thank you so much for sharing your impressions on the 2 Bedroom Apartments and Service at BreakFree on George during your stay. I really appreciate the comments and will be sharing them with my team.

Thank you again, I look forward to welcoming you back to the BreakFree on George Hotel soon.

Yours sincerely,

Nathan Quinlan
General Manager
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Dirty and had bugs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Apliences didn't work, room had bugs, house keeping didn't do there job!! Not enough dishes in the room for my family, when I asked for more I was questioned!

Location great!( but china town smelly and dirty)
Not worth the money would never stay there again

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
27 March 2012
Thank you for taking the time to comment on your stay. I do apologise for any inconvenience from the broken appliance, this has been fix and I appreciate you bring this to our attention. The bugs are something unusual in Sydney at that time, that other Hotels have had issues with as well.

Thank you again for your feedback.

Kind regards,

Nathan Quinlan
General Manager
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“Cockroaches, broken appliances, and poor service.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012 via mobile
4
people found this review helpful

My family and myself stayed for 5 nights, 01/01/12 – 06/01/12. Not a cheap hotel at over $AU600 per night.
 
During this stay we had a number of problems with the room and the service we received when attempting to resolve them. I travel extensively and this hotel is the worst I have EVER stayed in. I have stayed in a number of BreakFree hotels and have always found them to be of a high and acceptable standard. This hotel has left me with doubts regarding what is happening to the chain and if we will use them again.

We had cockroaches, Insects in the beds, faulty appliances, dangerous gas hob, faulty Fire Alarm and insufficient kitchen  items for the 6 people booked into the room. Maintenance tried multiple time to convince us it was us, and in the end agreed that there were problems. General staff approach was unhelpful and bordering on condescending. 

Have connected Nathan the general manager, who has apparently investigated the problems and has found no issue with the room or appliances. 

This hotel is part of a well respected chain, but is not one I would recommend to anyone

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
30 January 2012
I am naturally disappointed to receive your concerns on the insect issue and maintenance problems during your stay. Please do accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience or disappointment you and your family were caused.

I have completed further investigation and have personally checked this particular room, as has my Housekeeping Manager, and during your stay numerous members of my staff. We all did not see or have been able to identify any cockroaches, silverfish or bed bugs, or even any signs of them. It is very rare to see any in this Hotel, as we do have a monthly pest control schedule in place. We did, however, have a issue in Sydney with a large fruit fly type insect that numerous Hotels of height have been commenting on. Unfortunately everything we have tried to stop them entering the Hotel, hasn’t really worked. All we can do is to continually spray the rooms.

During the lead up to the Christmas period, we did do a lot of maintenance checks, especially in the 2 Bedroom Apartments. We had thought that all equipment was working okay, but sometimes the only time we really know there is an issue with these large items, is when a guest uses them. In your circumstances it was unfortunate that they all seems to happen at the same time and over a period where we were unable to have service technicians attend. Again, I can only apologise for this, but it was also the reason we wanted you to move an another room, where everything was working well.

While unable to prevent the disappointment of your last stay I do hope we are given the opportunity to host you again when next in Sydney. If so I would be delighted to offer 2 nights complimentary accommodation on your next visit.

Should you care to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would welcome any further comment.

Thank you again for your comments.

Kind regards

Nathan Quinlan
General Manager
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Melbourne
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Manager of the hotel needs some training!!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed in the hotel during first week of Jan 2012. I understand, it could be busy because of New year rush.But the front desk was over-crowded only 2 people on shift. If they are saving money , the manager should NATURALLY come to reception and help staff out. But he seems be to busy sitting in his pigeon hole. Totally unacceptable, i could have missed my flight.
PLEASE DO NOT STAY.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Nathan Quinlan, General Manager at BreakFree on George, responded to this review
30 January 2012
Thank you for taking the time to comment on your recent stay.

I am naturally disappointed to read your comment on the attentiveness of my Manager on Duty. Please do accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience and any delay caused. Your comments will be discussed with the team as a reminder of the importance of customer service.

Your feedback is a vital tool in identifying our performance levels and the areas that need improvement, especially from a guest's point of view, and I appreciate you taking the time to make these assessments and comments.

Should your care to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to contact me. I would welcome any further comment.

While unable to prevent the disappointment of your last stay I hope we are given the opportunity to host you again when next in Sydney.

Yours sincerely,

Nathan Quinlan
General Manager
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653 George St, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 , Australia
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