Name: Vulcan Hotel Sydney
Address: 500 Wattle Street, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Price range: $124–$370 per night
Rating: 8.28

What guests think

At Vulcan Hotel Sydney, travellers consistently praise the friendly, helpful staff and convenient location near Central Station and Chinatown, while noting compact rooms with an older boutique feel, a simple continental breakfast, and occasional noise or maintenance issues.

Many find rooms clean, but a few report musty odours, dampness, mould, or wet linens and a housekeeping policy where cleaning occurs only on request. Expect a modest, well-located boutique stay supported by standout service.

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Facilities

Modest amenities for a boutique stay: an on-site café serving continental breakfast and convenient nearby paid or street parking. There was a report of a temporary lift and Wi-Fi outage.

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Ruth

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were allowed to check in early which was great because we were so tired. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Central Station and Haymarket. Breakfast was wonderful.

10

Gavin

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room spacious tidy clean close to public transport. Just found parking a bit tricky

10

Bryan

Dec 4, 2022

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Stayed 19,328 nights

Friendly hotel with good parking and close to international conference centre

10

Kalinda

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First stay at the Vulcan Hotel and it was very nice! The room matched the pictures in the previews. The place was clean and service was as expected for a professional hotel - seamless, easy and friendly. We stayed in the superior queen bedroom and the ensuite was adequate - clean. It was small and a little challenging for larger guests, but comfortable. Tv was limited to free tv and only some channels - Netflix and others available if you’re willing to sign in for yourself. Only complaints were hearing traffic through closed windows. A bit of a constant dull buzzing from the city life. Bed was clean and nice, however very soft which is not to our liking (either rolling in or out from each other and feeling every movement). Overall, close to dining and shopping if willing to walk about 10 mins. Parking was reasonably easy at the UTS underground park, a 7 minute walk. Very nice hotel and would absolutely stay there again happily.

10

Catherine

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were pleasantly surprised that our stay included breakfast in the hotel's cafe (cereal, eggs, bacon, beans, toast, coffee, juice etc). The staff were very happy and really helpful giving us information about the parts of the city we were heading to. We only stayed the one night and were able to park in the paid parking on the street in front of the hotel. That was really convenient. We enjoyed our stay, the hotel is really clean. We'd recommend it and would go again.

10

How Phuang

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cosy boutique hotel in an excellent, quiet neighborhood within walking distance to Darling Harbour. The counter staff was helpful and friendly, and the inclusion of a daily Continental breakfast is a bonus. And check out the unassuming chinese restaurant next door. The food is excellent!

10

Erica

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location and fabulous breakfast included in price.

6

Jakub

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff "forgot" to make up my room one day. The elevator was not working 2 days. the WiFi was not working one day. The breakfast was frugal - no eggs, the coffe was instant (good coffee costs extra)

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Juliette

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing one-night stay! Free breakfast in the morning, and incredibly helpful staff at the reception desk. Parking was simple once it was explained to us- cheap parking a 2-min walk away, or free weekend parking on the same street. Only downside is I was able to hear the plumbing of the next room over, but it was able to be drowned out with the TV.

8

James

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is convenient for Central station, UTS and the University of Sydney. The room was small and basic but clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was good.

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe clean rooms, but several also report musty or mouldy odours, dirty carpets, or even wet bed linen. Housekeeping is not daily by default and may require a request.

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Sabin

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was rly upset with the room, especially bathroom, not clean at all. Staffs were really nice though.

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Michael

Feb 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and tidy hotel. Within walking distance of Central railway station and shopping centre. Enjoyable stay and would stay again.

6

Murat

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Vulcan Hotel has an excellent location, which is a definite advantage. However, in my experience, it doesn’t quite live up to its four-star rating. While I’m not entirely familiar with the criteria for such ratings, as a frequent traveler, I find this hotel falls short compared to other four-star properties I’ve stayed at. Although the staff were friendly and helpful, the room I stayed in had several issues, including a musty smell, poor ventilation, and an overall damp feeling.

10

Sylvie

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The room was very clean and great staffs. We love our stay

4

Ki Hong

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wetty bed sheet. It is end of story

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Lisa

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a terrible mould smell had to spray perfume open windows still the smell did not go this needs to be investigated bathroom had mould not very clean

10

Liam

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Handy location Carpets dirty

8

Kylie

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Vulcan Hotel was well presented and the rooms were clean. The pillows need to be replaced as they are flat or there should have been 4 pillows fir a king size bed.

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Gary

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was clean and quiet, easy check in…

8

Frédérique

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very pleasant. Room a little bit small however clean and good bed. Breakfast not as good as it coule be, not tasty.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but compact with an older boutique feel; some include kitchenettes or microwaves. Noise varies by room, and a few note dated finishes or occasional Wi-Fi issues.

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Helen

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room

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Michael

Nov 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not much for the price. It was a room that had the stench of a bad renovation. Very minimal room.

10

Nazif can

Jan 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We stayed two different rooms They are very clean and unique. If you require making up room don’t forget to use door hanger marker. Breakfast was mini open buffet but essential foods are over there except eggs! WiFi air conditioner works good

10

Daisuke

Dec 5, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I feel fortunate to have found this hotel on my first trip to Australia. First of all, it is important for everyone that the hotel be in a safe neighborhood. It would be no exaggeration to call this a boutique hotel located between a quiet residential area and downtown, rather than a high-rise hotel towering in the middle of the skyscraper. That does not mean it is inconvenient. Instead, the atmosphere is rather easy to stay in, with access to large parks, the harbor, and downtown within a few minutes' walk. The hotel itself is quiet. You can't hear the people in the next room talking or the sounds of daily life at all. The rooms are clean. The microwave oven in the room was one of the nice points for me. This hotel does not have the luxury of a high-end hotel in the city center, but the friendliness and smiles of the reception staff will make you forget what it even means to stay in a famous hotel. I spent a refreshing few days here.

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J

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Don't be fooled from the exterior, inside is an old ambiance but the rooms are modern . My room was equipt with a kitchenette area as well as ensuite. Plenty of room.

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Kalinda

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

First stay at the Vulcan Hotel and it was very nice! The room matched the pictures in the previews. The place was clean and service was as expected for a professional hotel - seamless, easy and friendly. We stayed in the superior queen bedroom and the ensuite was adequate - clean. It was small and a little challenging for larger guests, but comfortable. Tv was limited to free tv and only some channels - Netflix and others available if you’re willing to sign in for yourself. Only complaints were hearing traffic through closed windows. A bit of a constant dull buzzing from the city life. Bed was clean and nice, however very soft which is not to our liking (either rolling in or out from each other and feeling every movement). Overall, close to dining and shopping if willing to walk about 10 mins. Parking was reasonably easy at the UTS underground park, a 7 minute walk. Very nice hotel and would absolutely stay there again happily.

8

benoit

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

L'hôtel n'est pas ce que l'on pourrait appeler de toute jeunesse mais ça fait son charme. La chambre n'est pas très grande et il n'y a pas vraiment de rangement. (pas facile quand on reste plusieurs jours). Par contre le personnel est très sympathique et serviable. Le petit déjeuner est plus que correct. L'établissement est bien situé, nous nous sommes déplacés pratiquement tout le temps à pied.

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Juliette

Feb 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing one-night stay! Free breakfast in the morning, and incredibly helpful staff at the reception desk. Parking was simple once it was explained to us- cheap parking a 2-min walk away, or free weekend parking on the same street. Only downside is I was able to hear the plumbing of the next room over, but it was able to be drowned out with the TV.

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Frédérique

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very pleasant. Room a little bit small however clean and good bed. Breakfast not as good as it coule be, not tasty.

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Kayla

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is fairly convenient. The breakfast had variety and tasted good. The hotel is charming, but a bit old which made it feel a little dingy. The beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly.

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Service

Service is a standout: numerous reviews praise friendly, helpful, and accommodating staff with smooth check-in and thoughtful assistance. A few guests mention lapses such as a missed room make-up.

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Ruth

Dec 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were allowed to check in early which was great because we were so tired. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from Central Station and Haymarket. Breakfast was wonderful.

10

Yinmei

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We had good time stay there, all staffs are friendly and helpful.

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Katie

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff makes this place the best!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful. They really go out of their way to make your stay great! Clean rooms, I love the stained glass on the windows and the modern yet vintage style of the building! Would definitely stay here again.

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ILHAMI

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Super friendly staff

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Peter

Jan 13, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Good value for money and very nice friendly staff. Nice small hotel

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Jess

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great stay. Staff were lovely and helpful, the room was cozy and quiet. Would absolutely stay again.

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Jakub

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

The staff "forgot" to make up my room one day. The elevator was not working 2 days. the WiFi was not working one day. The breakfast was frugal - no eggs, the coffe was instant (good coffee costs extra)

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Steven

Jan 4, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Amazingly helpful staff

10

Fook Yew

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 9 nights

Friendly and helpful staff

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HKL

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful accomodation to stay at in Sydney, a friend and I flew in for a training course for the weekend and were welcomed with a huge smile from Lupita at reception. The lovely atmosphere of the hotel, where the staff were very accommodating and full of local information, nothing was a bother to them. Thanks so much, we enjoyed our stay. A big shout out to Lupita your smile each day, made our day. Thanks so much! See you next time.

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Location

Convenient, walkable base near Central Station, Chinatown, universities, and Darling Harbour with easy access to transit. Some mention traffic noise or that it is a bit of a walk to the CBD.

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Brenda

Jan 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance from Central, plenty of shops and dining options nearby. Convenient to get to Allianz Stadium, staff are very friendly and helpful

10

Jatin

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient walk to the Darling harbour and nearby restaurants and transport.

8

John

May 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A very handy place to stay - near Central station, easy access to CBD;

8

Lancelot

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Location great for parents helping move their children into UTS or any one of the surrounding Universities. Walkable to mall, to transit, to Darling Harbour, to fish market, to the Chinatown. Clean, quiet, with friendly staff.

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Michael

Mar 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is alright, quiet and closed to public transport. Facility was ok, the wheelie tray in bathroom was a bit rusty, however overall was ok.

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Elena

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Friendly staff. Convenient and walkable location.

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How Phuang

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cosy boutique hotel in an excellent, quiet neighborhood within walking distance to Darling Harbour. The counter staff was helpful and friendly, and the inclusion of a daily Continental breakfast is a bonus. And check out the unassuming chinese restaurant next door. The food is excellent!

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David

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It's been a few years since I have been to the Vulcan Hotel, but I'm glad to see that it is still at a very high standard. The reception staff were very efficient and friendly and the room was comfortable and very clean. The whole hotel had the feel of being well looked after. It's a very short walk up to Broadway with lots of buses to the city, and an easy walk to wonderful Glebe Point Road. The rooms were very quiet. All in all, an exceptional stay.

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Klaus-Dieter

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Das Hotel liegt ziemlich zentral, alle Sehenswürdigkeiten sind gut zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Zimmer werden jeden Tag wenn gewünscht gereinigt. Nachteil: Das Hotel liegt an einer Hauptverkehrsstrasse.

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James

Dec 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is convenient for Central station, UTS and the University of Sydney. The room was small and basic but clean and comfortable. The buffet breakfast was good.

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Dining

Breakfast is usually a simple continental spread in the café; many appreciate it, while others find it limited or poor, and barista coffee or hot items may cost extra.

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Bernard

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely Boutique Hotel. Walking distance to the Light Rail. Located on the edge of Chinatown. Continental breakfast more than sufficient though only specialty coffees (for a price) and instant coffee availabe.

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Vijay Mario

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We were there through the Anzac weekend. At every hotel I keep a reasonable tip and request the room to cleaned and beds made. The excuses and the stories were noteworthy. The breakfast was very poor and even no bread because it was a holiday. I really had pity for the staff who have to work with owners like this. Convenient location if you know sydney

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How Phuang

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A cosy boutique hotel in an excellent, quiet neighborhood within walking distance to Darling Harbour. The counter staff was helpful and friendly, and the inclusion of a daily Continental breakfast is a bonus. And check out the unassuming chinese restaurant next door. The food is excellent!

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Erica

Jul 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location and fabulous breakfast included in price.

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claire

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous simple room in a beautiful renovated building. Escritoire clean, comfortable bed, block out blinds, hot shower, nice bar fridge and toiletries. Staff were exceptional - so friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was lovely - cereal, pastries, cold cuts sitting by the fireplace. Cocktails were available during happy hour in the evening.

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David

Feb 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Tres bon hôtel, un peu loin de cbd à pieds. Propre, calme et fonctionnel. Un gros bemol sur le petit déjeuner, tres leger et peu copieux, meme le café est en supplément. Le personnel est tres sympathique et agréable

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Natalie

Jun 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I would definitely stay here again. The reception and cafe staff were amazing, friendly and helpful and really made you feel welcome. Clean and tidy room. Free breakfast was a nice bonus too.

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Jennifer

Dec 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is a very comfortable place to stay, in a convenient location. Staff were very friendly. Nice simple breakfast.

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Frédérique

Jan 31, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very pleasant. Room a little bit small however clean and good bed. Breakfast not as good as it coule be, not tasty.

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Kayla

Jan 21, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is fairly convenient. The breakfast had variety and tasted good. The hotel is charming, but a bit old which made it feel a little dingy. The beds were comfortable and the staff was friendly.

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Month	Average price
January	$131
February	$255
March	$181
April	$145
May	$152
June	$146
July	$138
August	$166
September	$126
October	$174
November	$206
December	$198

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $213	2	3
4	5 $127	6 $135	7 $145	8 $133	9 $187	10 $187
11 $131	12 $142	13 $166	14 $191	15 $187	16 $352	17 $370
18 $124	19 $128	20 $168	21 $163	22 $163	23 $187	24 $187
25 $138	26 $160	27 $156	28 $157	29 $164	30 $187	31 $227

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