65%Sydney Central on Wentworth  

Great location. Very secure.

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by ellybenti7931 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

1

5 mins walk from main rail and coach station, same to Natural History museum. You get what you pay for - basic rooms with small low beds, cupboard, table, chair, fan, towel, soap and TV - multiple unit bathrooms cleaner than the single ones - small kitchen, laundry, TV room and hot water... more 5 mins walk from main rail and coach station, same to Natural History museum. You get what you pay for - basic rooms with small low beds, cupboard, table, chair, fan, towel, soap and TV - multiple unit bathrooms cleaner than the single ones - small kitchen, laundry, TV room and hot water dispensers - everything felt grotty though. One free internet machine, luggage storage, and stairs were usually quicker than lift. Fit for sleep, but not somewhere to bring anyone you want to impress.close

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by josephmcgourty1847 – posted on Oct 15, 2008

6

There is no heater in room or even in toilet or shower room. The weather is terrible cold.I've got an old room :<.You can hear old wood parquet scream when sbdy walking pass your room.

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by sr-put4934 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

The internet is only fast very late at night. Otherwise it`s only good for email.

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by hawkins-russ1593 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

1

Good location, close to the trains, but much going on in the hotel tho. 24hrs reception is nice.

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by pkim84 – posted on Jul 13, 2008

8

Dirty and it was really noisy when i stayed here

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by stienstrabert5688 – posted on Jul 4, 2008

3

If you have nowhere else to stay then this is the place for you... the rooms are soo tired and worn and the carpets in the whole place stink of smoke and god knows what else. Dont be fooled by the reception which looks quiet promising. The only good thing about this place is the location!

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by adam24wales1455 – posted on May 21, 2008

12

checking in here felt a bit like what i imagine arriving at prison feels like - run down, decrepit, comically unfriendly staff etc. In fairness, some of the staff were very nice and facilities relatively clean but definitly not a relaxed or fun spot. Changed accomodation after 1 night.

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by john-hall-home – posted on Mar 28, 2008

10

overall great value, prime location

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by padraig823883 – posted on Feb 13, 2008

1

Ok hostle, quite cheap for location. Rooms not cleaned at all and no new bed sheets for the two weeks i was there. Staff quite rude and not at all helpful when asked for advice. Overall stay if nothing else available ok but not a backpackers place to visit!

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by IjPla – posted on Jan 2, 2008

2

This property is especially well located to many things such as Paddy's Markets (souvenirs), Central Station, Darlinghurst nightlife, museums and a host of other spots. The staff was very professional and helpful. The only two detractions are the tired decor on the floors and rooms and the... more This property is especially well located to many things such as Paddy's Markets (souvenirs), Central Station, Darlinghurst nightlife, museums and a host of other spots. The staff was very professional and helpful. The only two detractions are the tired decor on the floors and rooms and the unpleasant odor of the hallways emanating from carpets that are long overdue for replacement. All in all this was a good choice for me. DT - USAclose

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by denltaylor4869 – posted on Dec 29, 2007

2

No hot water in the mornings! There is absolutely no way I would ever stay here again, ever, I'd rather sleep on the street.

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by jaide-777333 – posted on Dec 23, 2007

1

Surly unfriendly staff

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by smfoster5070 – posted on Dec 21, 2007

1

Very clean, no noise, but got a lecture about not bringing visitors into hotel. Made us feel like a child being told off. Plus you have to pay $100 depoist on arrival

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by maria-nolan1183 – posted on Dec 16, 2007

4

The only good thing you can say about this hotel is location (close to Sydney Central and George street). Don't stay here unless you have to...

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by neilyoungson3199 – posted on Dec 4, 2007

10

My experience at Central Private Hotel (Sydney Central On Wentworth) was the worst experience I have ever had staying at a hotel in my life (and I've travelled a lot!). I booked the room for 2 nights on a website. I was intending on having my sister stay with me on the first night and my brother... more My experience at Central Private Hotel (Sydney Central On Wentworth) was the worst experience I have ever had staying at a hotel in my life (and I've travelled a lot!). I booked the room for 2 nights on a website. I was intending on having my sister stay with me on the first night and my brother stay with me on the second night. There was no information on their website indicating that this would present any problem. When I arrived at the hotel, I asked if it would be possible for me to pay extra to have both my siblings stay in the room with me across the two nights. The hotel receptionist shook his head (no verbal communication). I then asked him if it was possible to pay for a bigger room to enable this to occur, and he again shook his head. It was a struggle getting him to actually speak to me. He referred to the "registered guests only" signs that were splayed throughout the reception area, and made me sign a form where I listed one person as the registered guest (so I listed my sister). On the second night, I went to take my brother up to my room to stay with me. The male receptionist yelled out at me "Registered Guests Only". I explained that my sister was the guest the previous night, and that my brother was the guest staying with me tonight. He said I could not do this, sarcastically adding that "its not musical rooms" and that it was "TOO BAD",When I calmly told him that I found his service to be quite rude, he replied by saying "THAT'S LIFE". I was so offended by the rudeness that the staff had shown me since my arrival that I did not wish to stay anymore. When I told the receptionist I wished to check out due to the rudeness I had experienced by the staff, his response was "WHATEVER". I asked him to explain his rudeness to me given the usual customer service principles followed by hotels. He did not respond. I said that I could not see the problem in having my brother as my guest the second night and that there was no information on the website that changing your registered guest for the second night was not possible, otherwise I would not have booked. Their response was "We can't put everything on the website". I explained that i had come down to tell my siblings that I was pregnant and to stay a night each with them. I showed them my brother's i.d. to prove he was my brother. My brother asked if we could check out and then check in again with him named as the registered guest and they said that it would cost me another $89 to do this. The hotel staff also told me that "YOUR PROBLEM IS YOU JUST DON'T LISTEN". I checked out, again letting them know it was due to their rude treatment as I did not feel comfortable staying at the hotel. The next day I rang the manager.. She said that she "could not see the issue" when I described the rudeness shown to me by her hotel staff. She also said that she thought that I was just annoyed because I didn't get my own way with the room situation and so I was causing a fuss! I explained that my issue was the rudeness of her staff. She said that the staff had written in their logbook that I "harassed" them for an hour. I explained that I was in fact only there for 20 minutes maximum, and could prove this by the call logs on my mobile phone. I also spoke respectfully to her staff despite their treatment towards me. She said "Why would I trust you when I don't know you. I've known these men for 20 years so I trust them over you". It made no difference when I said that my brother and sister were there as witnesses. She refused to provide me with a refund, and even suggested that maybe i was just being over-emotional due to being pregnant!!!! I have never been made to feel so unwelcome staying in a hotel in my life- they had no understanding of customer service principles, in fact, it seemed they felt that they were the ones doing a favour to me by letting me stay at the hotel (forgetting that I was in fact a paying customer!). The allure of this hotel is its cheap price, but I have stayed at cheaper hotels around the world with far greater customer service.close

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by Valeska26 – posted on Nov 13, 2007

1

Basic, but fine. The shared bathrooms are kept really clean. Take some ear plugs though for the traffic outside.

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by angiericha – posted on Apr 3, 2007

2

Basic but clean, good value accomodation in a good location in the centre of Sydney!

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by carolineb3566 – posted on Feb 26, 2007

2

Teh hostel was good but as there were no safety deposit boxes I had to carry valuables with me. there was virtually no atmosphere in the hostel and the3 common areas were poor. However, the location and cleanliness certainly compensated

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by joebartl – posted on Jan 5, 2007

1

The Location is very good. On the fringe of the CBD, and just down the road from Central Station (although this can cause a problem with noise if the room faces the rails) so getting around is easy from this place. The shared facilities are always clean and tidy which is great. The staff can... more The Location is very good. On the fringe of the CBD, and just down the road from Central Station (although this can cause a problem with noise if the room faces the rails) so getting around is easy from this place. The shared facilities are always clean and tidy which is great. The staff can be a little apathetic and even grumpy at times. Our room was fine, but we didn't get enough air. Getting privacy is easy, almost too easy, It's kind of hard to meet people. But for the price and location, this place is definitely worth considering.close

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by email5174 – posted on Dec 12, 2006

10

The location of this Hotel is good, on the fringe of the Central Business District. Has all the facilities you'd need and they're all in good working order order The rooms are very basic. Noise can be a little bit of a problem, as the nearby railway line goes from underground to above ground... more The location of this Hotel is good, on the fringe of the Central Business District. Has all the facilities you'd need and they're all in good working order order The rooms are very basic. Noise can be a little bit of a problem, as the nearby railway line goes from underground to above ground - and I think the trains have to honk (for safety reasons) each time they pass. Rooms can smell a little because of the Indian restaurant below. Staff seem a little grumpy.close

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by email5174 – posted on Dec 6, 2006

10

Single room/shared bathroom. Very basic. Liness and batroom - clean. Location also good - don't need to use public transport. There was no heating in my room (so it might be not warm enough during the winter months) Generally there are similar hostels around to choose.

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by marekb – posted on Apr 25, 2006

4

OK but no air-con and in a very noisy location, so hard to sleep on hot nights. Nice clean showers though, and a clean towel every day! Oh, poor kitchen facilities though.

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by Tbour – posted on Jan 24, 2006

2

Overall I was very happy with this accommodation. The only problem I encountered was that the room smelled a bit smoky and musty.

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by fdacke – posted on Jan 2, 2006

1

We had an unimpressive doulbe ensuite, but all in all pretty good value for you money.

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by Lvwadd – posted on Nov 21, 2005

1

This hostel is very old, the corridor is in a bad state, the first time in the lift we have seen a cockroach. So Im disapointed by this hostel.

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by nadia4391 – posted on Nov 20, 2005

1

I thought this hotel was perfect for the weekend i spent there. The location was good (although being followed to the hotel by a freak from central station wasnt so good). We were close the public transport and not a long walk from the main attractions. Also it wasnt as noisy as i had heard it...

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by kyliejoy – posted on Nov 7, 2005

12

Staff were fairly weird/scary and bordering on unhelpful.

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by bigoz – posted on Nov 1, 2005

1

Free email checking very useful. Good location for easy access to the city. Need to take your own cups, plates etc if you want to cook meals as the supplies in the kitchen are very limited.

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by kentk6476 – posted on Aug 30, 2005

1

Well I was rather disappointed there was no tv, I was not offered this feature, which would have been nice, also been offered a room with my own shower would have been nice, anyway I was woken up at 10am by staff asking when I was leaving the hotel, which was quite poor, but overall it was a...

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by Steven4616 – posted on Jun 4, 2005

1

I really enjoy to stay in this place. I hope I can stay ini this place again if i go to Sydney

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by fransc – posted on Apr 3, 2005

1

No AC in rooms. Some rooms very noisy. Very basic, but good location.

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by Graham177 – posted on Mar 13, 2005

4

Bed was very uncomfortable and was not made. The blanket had burn marks and the room was very stuffy. Found all sorts of things under the bed. I don't think it had been cleaned in years.

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by EmmaR5812 – posted on Feb 9, 2005

1

Great location, within easy walking distance of most things or a short bus ride. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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by garth3472 – posted on Feb 7, 2005

1

I was very disappointed with the standard of this hotel. The corridors smell of stale beer and the rooms have no air conditioning and little ventilation.

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by alihut – posted on Jan 18, 2005

1

This hotel smelled like smoke, and was the worst hotel/hostel I stayed in during my time in Australia.

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by nokes – posted on Jul 8, 2004

2