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Reviews for Sir Stamford Circular Quay
Alanna W
Nice, but not worth the price. I stayed for one night, and while the room was very spacious and with nice furnishings, the whole experience was a bit inconvenient. The room did not have easy access to power points for charging phones (they were down low and behind furniture), we requested a late checkout and was offered a 1pm checkout but our room keys stopped working at 12pm, and when we checked out I asked if the room service we ordered would be charged to my credit card used to checkin and was confused when the employee just kept asking me if she should email me an invoice. To be honest not worth the $469 I paid for one night.
Anastasia K
Just popped in for a drink and a little disappointed. This has been a favourite haunt over the years. Bar still gorgeous but greeted with a wave of mustiness as we entered. Just some scented candles and airing would help guys. Waitress then had her phone on loud and ignored her phone ringing in her pocket whilst taking orders. Not ideal and not hard to fix. It’s just about the service guys. Do better, the bar is beautiful, just a bit more attention to service experience please.
Debbie Webber
I stayed in a delux twin room for nearly a week, room lay out was perfect. I hope to return to Sir Stamford for future Sydney holidays. Loved the stay, fabulous staff who were so helpful & friendly. Taxis never took long to arrive, supermarket not far away, train was close, so much to see in the area. I loved the older style hotel decor
Sue Hay
Part 2 of 2 - I asked today about the magician's event - and was told that the signage for it was completely out-of-date - they no longer serve champagne and canapes, they serve nothing. The gentleman who performs doesn't do it on Friday and Saturday night - it alternates. The start time is wrong. And it's gone down from $110 or $130 to $50. They can't even be bothered to update the hotel entertainment ad which is a revolving TV screen and I was told it has been like that for some time. You can buy a room with breakfast added for about $50 extra but don't. The walk in rate is $39 and if you buy a ticket the day before its $32. The food is good, not the standard before where they had , for example real honey comb - and I literally mean a honey comb where you could get a jar of honey from - it was lovely. Today, it's good with a nice variety. The don't bother labeling everything, so there are some things that you need to try - one of them was a sad cake thing that was dry. The people who collect the plates, etc. are very professional and friendly. Sadly some of the managers just hang around people who have American accents because they know they will get a tip. I'm Australian and I live in America - and I do still give tips when i'm here and I gave mine to the people who collected the plates because they were pleasant, consistent and weren't money hungry and ignored the other guests. It was quite disgusting to watch the manager grovel for a few bucks. So, sadly, The Sir Stamford is no longer a glance into the past with pride and elegance. It's just a run down old hotel that needs a LOT of TLC and paint and people who like to work, and want to work there. The location is great however it's about the only saving grace. For a few dollars more and a lot more light, friendly staff and a beautiful ambience you can go to the Intercontinental Hotel - literally within walking distance - they have two locations were you can drink and eat and they are open much later than the Sir Stamford and their staff don't look at their watches every five minutes to check that they get out of there before the kitchen closes. They actually enjoy their jobs and talking to their guests. They make you feel welcome. I'm also a member there, and I truly regret not booking it. Next time. Sir Stamford, you would roll over in your grave if you could see your hotel these days, and may you RIP.
Stella Han
If you like vintage atmosphere and want to stay near Circular Quay, Sir Stanford is a good choice. Room is very spacious and clean. Some facilities may not be so modern, for example, you may need to bring your own adapter.