What a great find! I recently travelled to Sydney with my girlfriend for the weekend, where we stayed at Meriton Cameo for two nights. What a great place to stay!
Location - It was only a $14 taxi fare from the airport (15 mins), and buses to Circular Quay (301, 302, 303) leave regularly from just around the corner (Bourke St), and it's only a 15-20min trip.
There are countless pubs and restaurants on Crown St in Surry Hills, which is a very short walk away (25 mins to the most distant we visited at Foveaux St), and even shorter on the bus. The $10 steak at Forresters was excellent, and we were impressed with every one of the bars we visited. We also walked home during the early hours of the morning, and never once felt unsafe. Fox studios and the SCG/Aussie Stadium are about a 30min walk, and Bondi is not far on a bus. There is also a handy 24hr convenience store in Potter St, which is surprisingly well stocked, and fairly inexpensive.
Room/Facilities - Our room was modern, very clean, spacious, and well equipped. The 2 balconies gave us some nice views, and the king size bed was a dream to sleep on. The kitchen was a really nice touch, and would probably satisfy a budding chef. Sparkling bathroom, with a great shower and a large tub. We managed to visit the pool complex, and were blown away! Three pools (one was a genuine lap pool), a spa, and a sauna. The gym looked to be very well appointed too.
Staff/Service - The staff were the best I have experienced at a hotel. We arrived at about 10:30am, and rather than just holding our bags, the staff checked us in early! They were more than happy to hold our bags until departure, and offered to organise a taxi for us. We were always greeted with smiling faces, and our requests, though few, were met with ease.
I thoroughly recommend the Meriton Cameo to anyone visiting Sydney. Those worried about being out of the city, don't. It was a breeze to get there. There is plenty of nightlife/activities to keep you occupied in Surry Hills. You won't find a hotel in the city as good as the Meriton for less than double the price. Truly a top-shelf stay!






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