Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, with limited spaces. Covered self-parking is offered at a fee of AUD 50 per day, while nearby parking is available for AUD 70 per day. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is offered at the property, with an approximate cost of AUD 36 per person. Specific serving hours are not provided.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

The standard check-in time is 14:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not mentioned.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is centrally located in Sydney, approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the Sydney Opera House, 0.6 miles (1 km) from The Rocks, and 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from Darling Harbour. Public transport options are available nearby.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor swimming pool. Specific operational hours and seasonal availability are not provided.

Novotel Sydney City Centre - 4 Star Hotel in Sydney

Average nightly price at Novotel Sydney City Centre by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$198
February	$310
March	$264
April	$171
May	$197
June	$160
July	$161
August	$285
September	$208
October	$239
November	$265
December	$248

What guests think

At Novotel Sydney City Centre, travellers consistently praise the central, walkable location near Wynyard Station and the generally modern, clean, comfortable rooms, while noting small bathrooms with doorless showers and occasional noise, Wi‑Fi or maintenance issues.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though the self check-in kiosks and responses to some issues can feel impersonal or slow. Facilities are limited for leisure: parking is extremely tight/limited, there is no pool, and a few reviews mention lift disruptions. Breakfast is often enjoyed, but food quality and room service can be inconsistent. Overall, expect a convenient city base with friendly service and refreshed rooms, best for location-focused stays if you can accept compact bathrooms and occasional operational hiccups.

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Facilities

Facilities are limited for leisure: on-site parking is available but extremely tight/limited, there is no pool, and the bar/happy hour is noted. A few reviews mention lift disruptions.

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Edith

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lift wasn’t working and we had to come down from the 16th floor via stairwell. We told staff when we got to the bottom, no one acknowledged what we said or did they apologise or explain what the issue was.

10

Barry

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel was located across the street from Wynyard station close transit to/from airport and all attractions. The hotel area was quiet at night. Staff was friendly and the lobby bar had a nice happy hour for drinks and winding down. Cameron who checked us in was very friendly and efficient. He was always around to ask if we needed assistance or just to ask us how our day went. A great experience!

8

Joshua

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

no pool

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Andrea

Feb 20, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Atendimento simpático e facilitado. Academia, apesar de pequena, com bons equipamentos, localização boa para acesso ao Harbour, The Rocks e Opera House. Café da manhã bem completo.

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Weiting

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Waited over an hour to access the room due to all three lift outage and a dead room-lock battery. Despite requesting assistance, no one came to fix the issue in an hour. The room was not clean. There was an obvious stain on the bed sheet that appeared to be blood, and the shower floor was dirty. In one of the rooms, the air conditioner was not working. When I asked the front desk to fix it, the control panel was found coming off the wall with the wires not even connected, which explained why it was not functioning. The lift was also in very poor condition; at times it did not stop at the selected floor even though the floor indicator lit up after tapping the room key.

8

KWAI CHI

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

客房乾淨、服務人員很有禮貌, 人出入方便。但酒店門外停車就比較困難。

8

Aleksandra

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel location was great for what we needed. Breakfast was delicious and the room was clean. The hotel noted on expedia that parking onsite is limited, however they should also specify that parking is extremely tight and narrow.

10

Aaron

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great, Only bad part was the parking I don’t know who designed that carpark but unless you have a small car it’s a nightmare

10

Chris

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is in the CBD, so everything was convenient. Wynyard Station is just outside the hotel, and there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurant options nearby. The room was impeccably clean, well-appointed, and well-maintained. I didn’t see any amenities like a gym or pool, which was fine since I wouldn’t have used them anyway. Highly recommend this property to other travelers seeking quality and convenient accommodations.

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Cameron

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room lay out and cleanliness is fantastic as i the hotel location, It can be a tad noisey due to it location. The Lack of Parking is a issue especially for someone who is driving a long way and wanting to use there car on a daily basis and the options for any other parking is ridiculously priced.

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Cleanliness

Many guests report very clean rooms, but there are recurring lapses such as stained linens, bathroom mould/bugs, dusty vents, occasional odours, and inconsistent housekeeping practices.

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Maria

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

bathroom had bugs in there on towels and wall ceiling once again I'm very disappointed with the Novotel will not be staying at a Novotel again.

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timothy park

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great stay, but house keeping was poor. Walked in on house keeping washing our tea cups using fingers only in the bathroom sink. Would assume dirty cups would just be replaced with clean dishwashed cups? Accidently knocked over a small plant on day 2 of visit and on day 4 dirt still not vacuumed. Rubbish not removed.

10

Andrew

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great placentonstay. Well located within easy walking distance to everything. Rooms were immaculately clean and prepared.

10

Duncan

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and safe

10

Yumiko

Nov 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean room and staff were very helpful

2

Weiting

Dec 30, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Waited over an hour to access the room due to all three lift outage and a dead room-lock battery. Despite requesting assistance, no one came to fix the issue in an hour. The room was not clean. There was an obvious stain on the bed sheet that appeared to be blood, and the shower floor was dirty. In one of the rooms, the air conditioner was not working. When I asked the front desk to fix it, the control panel was found coming off the wall with the wires not even connected, which explained why it was not functioning. The lift was also in very poor condition; at times it did not stop at the selected floor even though the floor indicator lit up after tapping the room key.

8

Suzanne

Feb 9, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was very clean and well presented

8

David Munashe

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Central and closeby to circular quay. Would like to see the toilet extraction fan vent cleaned, a lot of dust and dirty on that vent otherwise room reasonably clean.

8

Tracy

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was great, happy hour was a bonus. Our room could have been cleaner though.

4

Nicolas

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was kind of old and had lots of stains on the carpet. Room was really noisy with all the sounds form a rear street. Bathroom was tiny and shower was terrible as either you froze or burned with it. Also water went out of the shower too and floor was always wet. Location wise was incredible and had a nice breakfast too.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern and comfortable, with some spacious options, but many are compact and bathrooms can be tiny with doorless showers and unstable temperatures. Noise from corridors/adjacent rooms and occasional Wi‑Fi, TV, or noisy A/C issues are noted.

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paul

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed was very hard , air con didnt work well and very loud and tv reception was very intermitent. and breakfast was cold

10

Clement Guillaume

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was very large and could accommodate a sofa and and armchair on top of a king size bed. and there was still space to open the suitcases and navigate the room. I also liked the design. For business traveler, it's great that there is a quality iron and iron board, so I have neat looking shirts every day.

10

Alyssa

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, modern, and very comfortable! The bed was super comfy and i enjoyed all the amenities in the room. The feomt desk staff was also lovely and very accommodating. I hope to stay here again the next time I'm in Sydney!

6

Per

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean and fairly spacious room with comfortable bed. Parking in the basement (albeit with a limited number of rather tight spaces and very tight access ramps) was very convenient. My only complaint (reflected in the ratings) is that wifi was so unstable that is was effectively useless. When I pointed this out to the reception manager at check-out, he suggested using the "members logon" instead. When I said I'm not a member, he simply said it's one of the membership perks. I find that totally unacceptable. Providing higher internet speeds for members or asking non-members to login every time they return to the room would be acceptable, but considering a basic, stable internet connection a membership perk is not. So if wifi is a priority, make sure you're a member or find another hotel.

10

Kathy

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room that was spacious. Lovely and clean and we loved the Super King bed. The balcony was big and I loved being able to see the city from outside. Outside chairs were big and comfy. We had the buffet breakfast which had a great variety of items on offer. My only complaint was the noise from other guests in the hallway at night and that the bed rocked around whenever my hubby rolled over. Overall it was a fantastic place to stay with an excellent location.

10

Colin

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

We have stayed previously in its past lives as a Travelodge and a Mercure, the room refurb has been done really nice, nice comfy carpets, very comfy bed, the windows seem to have been sealed better inwardly so we found it much quieter, we also got a later checkout which was much appreciated, to sum up a very enjoyable four night stay

6

Trudi

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was in good condition, bathroom was tiny, hard to raise your arms without hitting a wall. Self check in was disappointing.

6

Dev

Nov 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Desk and chair was missing from the room making doing work extremely challenging

6

Katin

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Right in the heart of the CBD. Very convenient for various purposes, sightseeing, shopping, dining nightlife etc. Only one thing was feeling annoyed with bad sound insulation of the building is quite bad.

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Nicolas

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was kind of old and had lots of stains on the carpet. Room was really noisy with all the sounds form a rear street. Bathroom was tiny and shower was terrible as either you froze or burned with it. Also water went out of the shower too and floor was always wet. Location wise was incredible and had a nice breakfast too.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in/out and occasional upgrades or early room readiness. However, self check-in and responses to problems can feel impersonal, slow, or dismissive.

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Renae L

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to Wynyard. Very clean room and attentive staff. Helpful with keeping bags after check out.

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Edith

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lift wasn’t working and we had to come down from the 16th floor via stairwell. We told staff when we got to the bottom, no one acknowledged what we said or did they apologise or explain what the issue was.

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Marc

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

What upset me was the Reservation Officer (Female) who completely ignored me when i checked in whilst scrolling on her phone. The second issue was when I booked on your website for the night saying the 2.4.24, the room rate was $224 approx. plus breakfast $25 plus taxes. When i went to have breakfast they said they had no record of me paying for breakfast. I chatted to you online and confirmed the same thing. I am adamant that that i had Breakfast added on to the room charge despite Novatel or Wofit having no record of it.

6

Michael

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was self check screens which you have to type all the info in on a screen with app type keyboard. Really dislike those as it’s very impersonal and you can’t talk to them about the room you want, eg quiet. You pay all that money and they want you to do all the work for them. Rooms had been refurbed, but aircon was very noisy. Had to turn it off overnight. Probably won’t use this hotel again.

10

DIMITRIOS

Dec 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Great staff! Exceptional service Modern. Definitely cannot fault this hotel

8

Nicholas

Nov 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and any small challenges sorted expediently by reception….👍

8

Kate

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Excellent location, nice room and good breakfast. TV didn't work and had to ask 3 or 4 times before it was fixed.

10

Calista

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We’re so glad we booked the Novotel for our short stay in Sydney. The automated check-in and.check-out process was easy and quick. The breakfast each morning was wonderful! And every staff member we interacted with went above and beyond to answer questions or provide service. It was also in a great location and within walking distance to the cruise terminal. Well definitely stay again!

10

Christine

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Fantastic stay. Staff go above and beyond, quick to respond and accommodate the requests we had. Offered late check out.

6

Nick

Nov 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Self check in was not working and lots of confusion once we arrived. Lobby bar was open to staff but not guests - said they were opening bar the following week.

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Location

Excellent central location steps from Wynyard Station and within walking distance of Circular Quay, The Rocks, Opera House and CBD dining. Some street or area noise is noted.

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Renae L

Dec 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Close to Wynyard. Very clean room and attentive staff. Helpful with keeping bags after check out.

10

MD MOSTAFA HOSSAIN

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Good service and near Sydney city centre

10

Kelly

Oct 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very central , amazing area, lots to do and transport is so convenient.

10

Melanie

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy walking distance to Circular Quay.

10

Thomas

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Das Zimmer war sauber, fur Sydney Verhältnisse sehr geräumig, das Personal unfassbar freundlich und die Lage des Hotels ist super. Direkt nebenan ist die Wynyard Station

10

Thomas

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

No issues, nice area close to local rail networks

8

Michel

Aug 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very close to city - easy walking distance to Circular Quay and Wynyard Station (direct to airport).

10

Chris

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is in the CBD, so everything was convenient. Wynyard Station is just outside the hotel, and there are plenty of coffee shops and restaurant options nearby. The room was impeccably clean, well-appointed, and well-maintained. I didn’t see any amenities like a gym or pool, which was fine since I wouldn’t have used them anyway. Highly recommend this property to other travelers seeking quality and convenient accommodations.

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Morten

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent hotel situated close to the habour and city centre. Good breakfast, nice rooms and friendly staff.

10

Jia Hui

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The location of the hotel is extremely convenient. It's located approx. 35 mins away from the airport to hotel if you take a train. There is direct train connection with only 5mins walk to hotel. The hotel is relatively near to many of the attractions, approx. 15-20mins walk. The only downside is that there seems to be lack of ventilation in the toilet.

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently rated good to excellent with decent variety, but several guests found it lukewarm or limited and the restaurant understaffed at times. Room service and café options are often limited or disappointing.

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ALANNAH

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and good choice at breakfast

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Lyn

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shocking selection and food in cafe, plates where dirty, no staff behind serving area for assistance, shocking coffee, 1 person to clean and serve in cafe. Will not go back or recommend

10

Troy

Dec 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

breakfast was great

8

Michael

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice hotel in central location. Restaurant food is good but limited choice and Insufficient staff so service is slow. Staff try their best in difficult circumstances. Room cleaning has to be chased.

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Shannon

Feb 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible room service - about 3 options and food inedible Pillows very uncomfortable tiny bathroom Staff the only good thing about this hotel

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Anna

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Really great location as only metres from Wynward station which is quick train ride from airport. Also close to lots of great restaurants and cafes. Recently refurbished and very tidy and clean. Only disappointment was the quality of the room service food which was not really up to Novotel standards

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LUIS CARLOS

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We have a great stay in Sydney and the property is next to everything. Next to Wynyard station. The staff were great and the breakfast were delicious. Thank You.

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Aleksandra

Oct 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel location was great for what we needed. Breakfast was delicious and the room was clean. The hotel noted on expedia that parking onsite is limited, however they should also specify that parking is extremely tight and narrow.

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Owen

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was Luke warm only for 2 days, who likes cold breakfast?

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Diana

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything is it good, just expensive. The breakfast (buffet) not to many options to eat. The fruit area was almost empty, as well the hot food. The kitchen don’t make omelettes or options to make eggs. The sweets are so yum. It’s not enough staff in the restaurant most of the tables are untidy.

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