Shawna Rodgers
11/05/2023
In terms of location, you can't beat the Establishment Hotel in Sydney's Central Business District. The design style is sleek/modern.
It is the most convenient in terms of proximity to all public transit (trains, buses, and ferries).
For a five star hotel, however, I expected a slightly more new feel to the rooms. The carpet was clearly a bit worn. The hotel itself would be perfect for a young professional that wants to be close to bars/pubs and high-end shopping. I would not recommend this to my more Bohemian/Hippy friends- I'd send them to Surry Hills and tell them it's worth the extra walk to the bus stops. I would also not recommend this hotel for families or people looking for a more soft interior design style- it has the aesthetic of a New York City bachelor pad.
There is also not much of a lobby/hotel amenity presence. So, if you like to have hotel pools, lounges, or other public places in the hotel where you can read/not be entirely in your room, this is not the spot for you.
What I did appreciate about this was that they do clean your room daily, no questions asked, and provide you with two bottles of water every day.
I think all hotels should provide guests the option for an alcohol-free mini bar, as well.