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Darwin Central Hotel – reviews, photos

3.5 of 5
21 Knuckey Street, Northern Territory 0801, Australia
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Darwin Central Hotel
Ranked #4 of 34 hotels in Darwin
4.0 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
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Melbourne, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Close to shopping, central location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel was designed with the environment in mind, its a definate selling point. Its close to all the shoping malls, is clean and spacious.Breakfast is extra but there's plenty of it and the hot food is freshly cooked which beats the bain marie style breakfast,

Down sides are that there's no wifi or business centre - very frustrating for a business traveller. You pay extra for breakfast, and the one big disappointment is that the restaurant doesnt do dinner so you have to order room service from the restaurant down the road. The staff were not engaged, they did what was asked but that was about it.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Canberra, Australia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Good value for money in the centre of Darwin”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Pros:
- Large clean room
- Location right in the CBD
- Very quiet
- Good air-conditioning
- $91 per night when similar hotels were $120+
Cons:
- Room had a very small window so received little natural light
- No Foxtel
- No gym

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good value but parking an issue”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

Excellent location and large, clean good value rooms if you do the 3 night minimum deal. No choice but to use valet parking if you want to be off the street which seems advisable since it's right behind the trashy monsoon bar. So budget in the valet parking. Otherwise good.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane, Australia
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Great staff, great rooms - one small niggle”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012
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I've just come back from Darwin and stayed initially at the Travelodge which sure had it's failings but Darwin Central couldn't be faulted EXCEPT for the car parking. I wasn't pleased about the valet situation and being told I had limited access to the car.

Apart from that, the rooms can't be faulted, the staff are friendly and helpful, breakfast buffet was fabulous, the hotel is well located and quiet.

My first time in Darwin and I will definitely be going there more often. Love the place. I will stick with the Darwin Central for sure.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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South Melbourne, Australia
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Long stay, great service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011
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Stayed there because of the Qantas Strike actions for 4 days,
Very good Internet access
Clean and comfortable rooms,
Easy walking access to everything in Darwin

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Michelle Davidson, General Manager at Darwin Central Hotel, responded to this review
26 February 2012
Dear Tips74,

Thank you for taking the time to place a review regarding your recent stay at the Darwin Central Hotel.

We are delighted that our overall service and facilities have met your expectations.

I look forward to welcoming you back to the Darwin Central Hotel should you have the opportunity to visit the Top End again.


Kind Regards,


Michelle Davidson
General Manager
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21 Knuckey Street, Northern Territory 0801, Australia
Price range (per night):* INR9,195 - 16,998

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